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

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375 12th St

OaklandCA94607

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Hillcastle Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Hillcastle Apartments

1431 Jackson StOakland, CA 94612
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ArtHaus Grand
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

ArtHaus Grand

220 Grand AveOakland, CA 94610

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The Alician Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Alician Apartments

1450 Alice 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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Dor Chez Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Dor Chez Apartments

245 17th StOakland, CA 94612
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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 Studio unit found at ArtHaus Grand priced from $1,348. The Alician Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,350. Here are the most affordable Lakeside apartments for rent in Oakland, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
ArtHaus GrandCStudio,1BA$1,348
The Alician Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,350
Raymond Investments LLC.Studio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,395
La PeraltaStudioStudio,1BA$1,595
The Lakemont0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lakeside, CA

As of October 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lakeside area is the $3.42 price per square foot B3 Model at Alice House in the in the Laney neighborhood starting from $3,258. The second greatest value Lakeside apartment is the 1 bedroom Model at Tudor Hall starting at $2,495 with a $2.77 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.
Alice HouseB32BR,2BA$3.42
Tudor Hall1 bedroom1BR,1BA$2.77
Ora2x12BR,1BA$3.09
The UptownA021BR,1BA$2.66
Alice Court1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.33
Jackson Lake ApartmentsPenthouse 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.41
Lake Park Senior LivingStudio1BR,1BA$3.16
LakePark Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$3.00
The Lakemont0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$3.30
Raymond Investments LLC.1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.39

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Lakeside, Oakland, CA

Ranked #20

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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!

Getting Around the Lakeside Neighborhood in Oakland, CA

Walk Score®

99 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

92 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

87 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

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 $1,910.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lakeside?

The cheapest apartment in Lakeside is Raymond Investments LLC. which is listed at $1,545, while the average apartment in Lakeside costs $4,191.

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 34 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 $673 which is $3,518 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lakeside.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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