
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Longfellow Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,300 (61 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Longfellow area of Oakland.


4030-4038 Martin Luther King Jr Way

Bakery Lofts Three

862 36th

688 43rd St

4211 Martin Luther King Jr Way

City Crossing

816 37th St

832-836 37th St

730-734 Apgar St
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956 Apgar St

McArthur Motel

3615 Martin Luther King Jr Way

877-885 Apgar St

961-965 W MacArthur Blvd

829 37th St

870 41st St

710 37th St

859 37th St

949 35th St
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772 47th St

864-866 34th St

783-789 52nd St

845 Apgar St

514-518 W MacArthur Blvd

4534 Martin Luther King Jr Way

693 39th St

961-965 Yerba Buena Ave

715 40th St

939 W MacArthur Blvd
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4422 Martin Luther King Jr Way

3644-3648 Martin Luther King Jr Way

768 41st St

886 45th St

854 40th St

941 37th St

776-784 47th St

886 34th St

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811 Apgar St

Oak Walk

3900 Adeline

Andante Emeryville

Bakery Lofts

3960 Adeline St

3850-3852 West St

880 36th St

1024 47th St

5103 West St
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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 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 61 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Longfellow Neighborhood of Oakland, CA.
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Cheapest Available Longfellow Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Longfellow area of Oakland, CA is a Studio unit found at ArtHaus 820 priced from $1,390. 3900 Adeline has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,780. Here are the most affordable Longfellow apartments for rent in Oakland, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| ArtHaus 820 | Floor Plan A Studio 1BA | Studio,1BA | $1,390 |
| 3900 Adeline | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,780 |
| Oak Walk | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,190 |
| The Skylyne at Temescal | Jr 1 Bed/1 Bath-S | 1BR,1BA | $3,160 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Longfellow, CA
As of April 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Longfellow area is the $2.18 price per square foot 3834 Market St Model at 3834 Market St in the in the West Oakland neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Longfellow apartment is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Model at Oak Walk starting at $2,190 with a $3.08 price per square foot in the West Oakland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Longfellow apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3834 Market St | 3834 Market St | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.18 |
| Oak Walk | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.08 |
| The Skylyne at Temescal | Studio-M | Studio ,1BA | $7.11 |
| ArtHaus 820 | Floor Plan A Studio 1BA | Studio ,1BA | $3.55 |
| 3900 Adeline | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $5.46 |
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
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