Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lakeside Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $800 (24 Rentals)

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Hillcastle Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Hillcastle Apartments

1431 Jackson StOakland, CA 94612
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123 17th St Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

123 17th St Apartments

123 17th StOakland, CA 94612
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The Lakemont
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Lakemont

1520 Jackson StOakland, CA 94612

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Commodore Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Commodore Apartments

1501 Madison StOakland, CA 94612
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1458 Madison St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1458 Madison St

1458 Madison StOakland, CA 94612
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The Alician Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Alician Apartments

1450 Alice StOakland, CA 94612
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Dor Chez Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Dor Chez Apartments

245 17th StOakland, CA 94612
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Webster Eleven
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Webster Eleven

1100 Webster StOakland, CA 94607

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Lakeside, Oakland, CA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Raymond Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,545
La PeraltaStudioStudio,1BA$1,645
1900 BroadwayCo-Living LT-02 Bedroom 14BR,2BA$1,645
ANDYS at 1510 Webster StreetFloor Plan 11BR,1BA$1,650
The Lakemont0BR/1.0BAStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Residences at Lake MerrittTwo Bedroom B2C2BR,2BA$3.14
Ora1x1 C1BR,1BA$2.48
Tudor Hall1 bedroom1BR,1BA$2.77
The UptownA021BR,1BA$2.86
The GrandThe Madison Loft1BR,1.5BA$3.37
Alice Court1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.33
Lake Park Senior LivingStudio1BR,1BA$3.16
Jackson Lake Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.28
LakePark Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$3.00
The Westlake1/11BR,1BA$3.13

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Lakeside, Oakland, CA

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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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