
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Longfellow Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,695 (27 Rentals)


4030-4038 Martin Luther King Jr Way

Bakery Lofts Three

4211 Martin Luther King Jr Way

877-885 Apgar St

956 Apgar St
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864-866 34th St

783-789 52nd St

514-518 W MacArthur Blvd

961-965 Yerba Buena Ave

715 40th St

3644-3648 Martin Luther King Jr Way
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854 40th St

886 45th St

Bridgeway Apartments

811 Apgar St

The Christina Apartments

Oak Walk
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3900 Adeline

Bakery Lofts

880 36th St

1029 47th St

4119 Adeline St

1002-1006 47th St
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1052 43rd St

Estrella Vista Apartments

Avalon Senior Housing
Longfellow, Oakland, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Longfellow?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longfellow Studio Apartments | $1,986 | $1,390 | $3,400 |
Longfellow 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,931 | $1,695 | $3,560 |
| Longfellow 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,384 | $2,500 | $4,369 |
| Longfellow 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,254 | $2,400 | $5,896 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Longfellow Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Longfellow?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Longfellow is under $3,160.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Longfellow?
The cheapest apartment in Longfellow is Oak Walk which is listed at $2,190, while the average apartment in Longfellow costs $4,360.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Longfellow?
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 4 regular apartments in Longfellow 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 Longfellow?
Cheap apartments in Longfellow have an average cost of $444 which is $3,916 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Longfellow.
Expert Rental Resources
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.
Articles, How-To's, and Tips

What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much
Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.

18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property
Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.

A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment
Written by: Bob Mallory
Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.