
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lakeshore Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $700 (40 Rentals)
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1468-1474 MacArthur Blvd

1037-1037 Warfield Ave

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473 Newton Ave

Lenox Avenue Apartments

Park Glenview Apartments- Boutique Senior Living

Victoria Park Apts Edmond

Grand Lake Terrace Apartments
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2519 7th Ave

2208 Carroll St

Zorah Apartments

Fairmount Heights LLC.

Mira Lago Apartments

Carroll Manor

840 York Apartments

Montecito Apartments
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431 Lee St.

480 Crescent St

Northwood Court Apartment

353 Grand Avenue Apartments

264 Lee St

263 Euclid Ave

Piedmont Gardens

375 Staten Ave
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226 Athol

473-477 Ellita Ave

Lee St. 279

Moss Terrace Apartments

275 41st St

447 Orange St

655 Wesley Ave

Euclid Ave Apartments
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40 Moss Ave

389 Vernon St

415 Lagunitas Ave

Saxony Apartments

Adams Point Apartments

Creekside Apartments

96 Linda Ave
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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 77 Glen priced from $1,695. Lenox Avenue Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,695. Here are the most affordable Lakeshore apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77 Glen | 1 Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
| Lenox Avenue Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
| Piedmont | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Income-Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $1,710 |
| Park Glenview Apartments- Boutique Senior Living | B Plan | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| 226 Orange | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,995 |
| 630 Mariposa | Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio,1BA | $1,995 |
| 421 Van Dyke | 1 Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio,1BA | $2,095 |
| 115 Moss | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $2,195 |
| Fountainbleau Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,225 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lakeshore, CA
As of February 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lakeshore area is the $2.64 price per square foot 3BR/1.0BA Model at LESTER COURT, LLC in the in the Laney neighborhood starting from $3,226. The second greatest value Lakeshore apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at One Piedmont starting at $3,891 with a $3.20 price per square foot in the Harrison Street neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lakeshore apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| LESTER COURT, LLC | 3BR/1.0BA | 3BR,1BA | $2.64 |
| One Piedmont | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $3.20 |
| 570 Boden Way | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.88 |
| Fountainbleau Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.41 |
| 100 Monte Cresta | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Apartment | 2BR,2BA | $3.09 |
| 3761 Harrison Street Apartments | Two Bed - Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $3.20 |
| 175 Santa Rosa Ave | 1 Br Standard | 1BR,1BA | $3.25 |
| 352 Palm Ave, Unit 2 | 352 Palm Ave | 1BR,1BA | $3.08 |
| Piedmont | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Income-Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $2.71 |
| Park Glenview Apartments- Boutique Senior Living | A plan | 1BR,1BA | $3.22 |
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