Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lakeshore Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $700 (105 Rentals)

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4106 Terrace St, Unit 5
$1,950
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4106 Terrace St, Unit 5

4106 Terrace StOakland, CA 94611
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2519 7th Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2519 7th Ave

2519 7th AveOakland, CA 94606
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2208 Carroll St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2208 Carroll St

2208 Carroll StOakland, CA 94606
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Zorah Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Zorah Apartments

500 Zorah StOakland, CA 94606
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Carroll Manor
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Carroll Manor

2215 Carroll StOakland, CA 94606
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840 York Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

840 York Apartments

840 York StOakland, CA 94610
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Montecito Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Montecito Apartments

149 Montecito AveOakland, CA 94610
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431 Lee St.
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

431 Lee St.

431 Lee StOakland, CA 94610
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480 Crescent St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

480 Crescent St

480 Crescent StOakland, CA 94610
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Piedmont
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Piedmont

215 W MacArthur BlvdOakland, CA 94611
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264 Lee St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

264 Lee St

264 Lee StOakland, CA 94610
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Euclid Apartments LLC.
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Euclid Apartments LLC.

380 Euclid AveOakland, CA 94610
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263 Euclid Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

263 Euclid Ave

263 Euclid AveOakland, CA 94610
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Lee Haus
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lee Haus

245 Lee StOakland, CA 94610
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Piedmont Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Piedmont Gardens

181 Santa Rosa AveOakland, CA 94610
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375 Staten Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

375 Staten Ave

375 Staten AveOakland, CA 94610

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279 Lee St
1 Bedroom Apartments

279 Lee St

279 Lee StOakland, CA 94610
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275 41st St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

275 41st St

275 41st StOakland, CA 94611
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226 Athol
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

226 Athol

226 Athol AveOakland, CA 94606
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ArtHaus Grand
Studio Apartments

ArtHaus Grand

220 Grand AveOakland, CA 94610
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429 Bellevue
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

429 Bellevue

429 Bellevue AveOakland, CA 94610
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390 Euclid AveOakland, CA 94610
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Euclid Ave Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Euclid Ave Apartments

372 Euclid AveOakland, CA 94610
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655 Wesley Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

655 Wesley Ave

655 Wesley AveOakland, CA 94610
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447 Orange St
1 Bedroom Apartments

447 Orange St

447 Orange StOakland, CA 94610
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Lakeshore, Oakland, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lakeshore Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lakeshore area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Lenox Avenue Apartments priced from $1,695. Piedmont has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,710. Here are the most affordable Lakeshore apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lenox Avenue ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,695
Piedmont1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Income-Restricted1BR,1BA$1,710
Park Glenview ApartmentsB Plan1BR,1BA$1,750
Lee HausFloor Plan A Studio 1BAStudio,1BA$1,761
570 Boden Way0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,795
ArtHaus GrandFloor Plan A Studio 1BAStudio,1BA$1,824
429 Bellevue1 Studio 1 Bath ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,845
630 MariposaStudio 1 Bath ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lakeshore, CA

As of April 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lakeshore area is the $2.29 price per square foot D1 Model at Mariposa in the in the Harrison Street neighborhood starting from $5,495. The second greatest value Lakeshore apartment is the 3BR/1.0BA Model at LESTER COURT, LLC starting at $3,042 with a $2.49 price per square foot in the Laney neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lakeshore apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
MariposaD13BR,2BA$2.29
LESTER COURT, LLC3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$2.49
Fountainbleau Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.41
476 Weldon Ave, Unit #2476 Weldon Ave1BR,1BA$3.06
119 Mesa Ave, Unit Piedmont 800ft ADU119 Mesa Ave1BR,1BA$3.05
115 Moss1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$2.79
2401 Park Blvd unit 3a, Unit Park Blvd2401 Park Blvd unit 3a3BR,1.5BA$1.12
635 El Dorado Ave1021BR,1BA$3.07
100 Monte Cresta1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$3.11
Piedmont1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Income-Restricted1BR,1BA$2.71

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Lakeshore, Oakland, CA

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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lakeshore Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Lakeshore?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Lakeshore is at Lenox Avenue Apartments listed at $1,695.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Lakeshore Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lakeshore Apartment is $1,710 at Piedmont.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Lakeshore Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Lakeshore is starting from $2,350 at 635 El Dorado Ave.

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