Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lakeshore Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $700 (112 Rentals)

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515 E 22nd St, Unit #3
$1,790
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$1,790
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515 E 22nd St, Unit #3

515 E 22nd StOakland, CA 94606
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property at 150 Pearl St

$1,900

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$1,900
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$1,900

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150 Pearl St

OaklandCA94611
property at 811 York St

$1,925

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$1,925
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811 York St, Unit 326

811 York St
OaklandCA94610

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661 Fairmount Ave, Unit 661
$2,000
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$2,000
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Studio Apartment Available Aug 15

661 Fairmount Ave, Unit 661

661 Fairmount AveOakland, CA 94611
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500 Merritt Ave, Unit APT 1
$2,500
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$2,500
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500 Merritt Ave, Unit APT 1

500 Merritt AveOakland, CA 94610
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2519 7th Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2519 7th Ave

2519 7th AveOakland, CA 94606
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359 Grand Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

359 Grand Ave

359 Grand AveOakland, CA 94610
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443 Lee St
1 Bedroom Apartments

443 Lee St

443 Lee StOakland, CA 94610
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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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ArtHaus Grand
Studio Apartments

ArtHaus Grand

220 Grand AveOakland, CA 94610
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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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480 Crescent St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

480 Crescent St

480 Crescent StOakland, 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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Piedmont
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Piedmont

215 W MacArthur BlvdOakland, CA 94611
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429 Bellevue
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

429 Bellevue

429 Bellevue AveOakland, CA 94610
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264 Lee St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

264 Lee St

264 Lee StOakland, 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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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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226 Athol
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

226 Athol

226 Athol AveOakland, CA 94606

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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 1 Bed unit found at 443 Lee St priced from $1,545. ArtHaus Grand has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,595. Here are the most affordable Lakeshore apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
443 Lee St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,545
ArtHaus GrandFloor Plan C Studio 1BAStudio,1BA$1,595
Piedmont1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Income-Restricted1BR,1BA$1,681
429 Bellevue1 Studio 1 Bath ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,695
1000 E 33rd St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,795
Lee HausFloor Plan A Studio 1BAStudio,1BA$1,888
Lenox Avenue Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,895
Park Glenview Apartments- Boutique Senior LivingA plan1BR,1BA$1,900
Bel Aire Courtyard306 Lee St1BR,1BA$1,995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lakeshore, CA

As of June 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lakeshore area is the $3.32 price per square foot 3BR/2.5BA Model at One Piedmont in the in the Harrison Street neighborhood starting from $6,724. The second greatest value Lakeshore apartment is the 2 Beds, 1 Baths Model at 1000 E 33rd St starting at $1,795 with a $1.85 price per square foot in the Montclair Business 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.
One Piedmont3BR/2.5BA3BR,2.5BA$3.32
1000 E 33rd St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.85
635 El Dorado Ave1032BR,1BA$2.47
500 Merritt Ave, Unit APT 1500 Merritt Ave1BR,1BA$2.63
3761 Harrison Street ApartmentsTwo Bed - Two Bath2BR,2BA$3.20
3792 Harrison Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.33
Piedmont1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Income-Restricted1BR,1BA$2.67
Bel Aire Courtyard306 Lee St1BR,1BA$3.22
Park Glenview Apartments- Boutique Senior LivingA plan1BR,1BA$3.30
Lenox Avenue Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.45

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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 ArtHaus Grand listed at $1,595.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lakeshore Apartment is $1,545 at 443 Lee St.

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 $1,795 at 1000 E 33rd St.

What is the most affordable Lakeshore Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Lakeshore Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at One Piedmont and starts from $6,724.

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