Cheap Homes for Rent in Lakeside Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,200 (5 Rentals)

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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 Hillcastle Apartments priced from $1,200. La Peralta has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,245. Here are the most affordable Lakeside apartments for rent in Oakland, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hillcastle ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,200
La PeraltaSRO with BathStudio,1BA$1,245
1900 BroadwayCo-Living LT-02 Bedroom 24BR,2BA$1,280

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lakeside, CA

As of June 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lakeside area is the $3.49 price per square foot 1X1.5 PENTHOUSE DEN LOFT B Model at Ora in the in the Laney neighborhood starting from $3,395. The second greatest value Lakeside apartment is the The Madison Loft Model at The Grand starting at $2,579 with a $3.42 price per square foot in the Ralph Bunche 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.
Ora1X1.5 PENTHOUSE DEN LOFT B1BR,1.5BA$3.49
The GrandThe Madison Loft1BR,1.5BA$3.42
The UptownS03Studio ,1BA$3.27
Jackson Lake ApartmentsPenthouse 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.41
988 Franklin St, Unit 703988 Franklin St1BR,1BA$3.45
Lake Park Senior LivingStudio1BR,1BA$3.16
LakePark Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.39
Tudor HallstudioStudio ,1BA$2.99
Raymond Investments LLC.Studio / 1 BathroomStudio ,1BA$3.39
Hillcastle ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.00

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lakeside

What type of rentals are currently available in Lakeside?

There are currently 142 Apartments for Rent in Lakeside, CA with pricing that ranges from $975 to $18,323. There are also 18 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lakeside ranging from $1,200 to $3,650.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Lakeside?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Lakeside ranges from $1,200 to $3,650 with an average monthly rent of $2,059.

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