Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lakewide Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $700 (47 Rentals)

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Artthaus SIX
Studio Apartments

Artthaus SIX

825 6th AveOakland, CA 94606
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Nook on Valdez
Studio Apartments

Nook on Valdez

2425 Valdez StOakland, CA 94612
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Hillcastle Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Hillcastle Apartments

1431 Jackson StOakland, CA 94612
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ArtHaus Brush
Studio Apartments

ArtHaus Brush

1925 Brush StOakland, CA 94612
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ArtHaus Ninth
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

ArtHaus Ninth

685 9th StOakland, CA 94607
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ArtHaus Northgate
Studio Apartments

ArtHaus Northgate

2618 Martin Luther King Jr WayOakland, CA 94612
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Electric Lofts
Studio Apartments

Electric Lofts

2415 Valdez StOakland, CA 94612
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Oakland
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Oakland

787 22nd StOakland, CA 94612
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425 E 18th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

425 E 18th St

417-425 E 18th StOakland, CA 94606
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426 - 428 26th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

426 - 428 26th St

426-428 26th StOakland, CA 94612

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2208 Carroll St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2208 Carroll St

2208 Carroll StOakland, CA 94606
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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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Summit Crest Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Summit Crest Apartments

2801 Summit StOakland, CA 94609
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547 24th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

547 24th St

547 24th StOakland, CA 94612
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Fairmount Heights LLC.
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fairmount Heights LLC.

411 Fairmount AveOakland, CA 94611
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Carroll Manor
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Carroll Manor

2215 Carroll StOakland, CA 94606
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2616 Harrison St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2616 Harrison St

2616 Harrison StOakland, CA 94612

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Montecito Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Montecito Apartments

149 Montecito AveOakland, CA 94610
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The Lakemont
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Lakemont

1520 Jackson StOakland, CA 94612
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431 Lee St.
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

431 Lee St.

431 Lee StOakland, CA 94610
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480 Crescent St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

480 Crescent St

480 Crescent StOakland, CA 94610
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Palmcrest
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Palmcrest

1125 E 18th StOakland, CA 94606

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The Jefferson
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Jefferson

581 18th StOakland, CA 94612
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420 26th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

420 26th St

420 26th StOakland, CA 94612
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Lakewide, Oakland, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lakewide Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lakewide area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Claridge Apartments priced from $915. Nook on Valdez has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,150. Here are the most affordable Lakewide apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Claridge ApartmentsStudio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$915
Nook on ValdezFLOOR PLAN AStudio,1BA$1,150
ArtHaus BrushFloor Plan C Studio 1BAStudio,1BA$1,318
Oak VillageStudioStudio,1BA$1,358
ArtHaus NinthFloor Plan B Studio 1BA Split BedroomStudio,1BA$1,363
ArtHaus NorthgateFloor Plan C Studio 1BAStudio,1BA$1,398
Electric LoftsStudio G & HStudio,1BA$1,425
425 E 18th StStudio - Plan 8Studio,1BA$1,499
Raymond Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,545
1900 BroadwayCo-Living LT-09 Bedroom 34BR,2BA$1,575

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lakewide, CA

As of February 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lakewide area is the $2.29 price per square foot D1 Model at Mariposa in the in the Harrison Street neighborhood starting from $5,495. The second greatest value Lakewide apartment is the 2606 Harrison St Model at 2606 Harrison St starting at $2,795 with a $1.69 price per square foot in the Harrison Street neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lakewide apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
MariposaD13BR,2BA$2.29
2606 Harrison St2606 Harrison St2BR,1BA$1.69
2909 Myrtle St, Unit 2907.52909 Myrtle St2BR,1BA$2.00
2606 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Unit 26062606 Martin Luther King Jr Way3BR,1.5BA$2.00
2903 West St, Unit 29012903 West St2BR,1BA$2.55
Allegro at Jack London SquareDumbarton2BR,2BA$2.60
Telegraph Loftsslo f1Studio ,1BA$2.35
152 International Boulevard, Unit B152 International Boulevard1BR,1BA$2.20
Fountainbleau Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.41
Alice Court1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.33

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Lifestyle Ratings

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lakewide Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Lakewide?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lakewide is under $1,575.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lakewide?

The cheapest apartment in Lakewide is Raymond Apartments which is listed at $1,545, while the average apartment in Lakewide costs $3,812.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lakewide?

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 39 regular apartments in Lakewide 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 Lakewide?

Cheap apartments in Lakewide have an average cost of $657 which is $3,155 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lakewide.

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