
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lakeside Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $800 (24 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Lakeside area of Oakland.


Raymond Apartments

1900 Broadway

Alice Court

Tudor Hall

The Westlake

Jackson Lake Apartments

The Moran
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Lydian

The Brooklyn (Furnished Rooms)

Hillcastle Apartments

Regent Darien Apartments LLC.

123 17th St Apartments

ANDYS at 1510 Webster Street

The Lakemont

Cameron Stanford Apartments
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Lakeside, Oakland, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lakeside?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside Studio Apartments | $2,189 | $1,525 | $3,250 |
| Lakeside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,825 | $1,545 | $5,150 |
| Lakeside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,599 | $1,945 | $5,456 |
| Lakeside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,403 | $2,995 | $4,078 |
| Lakeside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,410 | $1,645 | $6,830 |
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There are currently 24 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Lakeside Neighborhood of Oakland, CA.
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Cheapest Available Lakeside Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lakeside area of Oakland, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Raymond Apartments priced from $1,545. La Peralta has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,645. Here are the most affordable Lakeside apartments for rent in Oakland, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raymond Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,545 |
| La Peralta | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,645 |
| 1900 Broadway | Co-Living LT-02 Bedroom 1 | 4BR,2BA | $1,645 |
| ANDYS at 1510 Webster Street | Floor Plan 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,650 |
| The Lakemont | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lakeside, CA
As of February 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lakeside area is the $3.14 price per square foot Two Bedroom B2C Model at Residences at Lake Merritt in the in the Laney neighborhood starting from $3,284. The second greatest value Lakeside apartment is the 1x1 C Model at Ora starting at $2,445 with a $2.48 price per square foot in the Laney neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lakeside apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residences at Lake Merritt | Two Bedroom B2C | 2BR,2BA | $3.14 |
| Ora | 1x1 C | 1BR,1BA | $2.48 |
| Tudor Hall | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.77 |
| The Uptown | A02 | 1BR,1BA | $2.86 |
| The Grand | The Madison Loft | 1BR,1.5BA | $3.37 |
| Alice Court | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| Lake Park Senior Living | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $3.16 |
| Jackson Lake Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.28 |
| LakePark Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $3.00 |
| The Westlake | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.13 |
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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving.com works hard to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Oakland, California. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, places that make kids happy, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lakeside Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Lakeside?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lakeside is under $1,995.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lakeside?
The cheapest apartment in Lakeside is Raymond Apartments which is listed at $1,545, while the average apartment in Lakeside costs $3,348.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lakeside?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 23 regular apartments in Lakeside that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Lakeside?
Cheap apartments in Lakeside have an average cost of $1,438 which is $1,910 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lakeside.
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