Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Longfellow Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,300 (61 Rentals)

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The Skylyne at Temescal
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Skylyne at Temescal

3883 Turquoise WayOakland, CA 94609
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862 36th
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

862 36th

862 36th StOakland, CA 94608
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688 43rd St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

688 43rd St

688 43rd StOakland, CA 94609
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City Crossing
2 Bedroom Apartments

City Crossing

1000-1036 Apgar StOakland, CA 94608
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816 37th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

816 37th St

816 37th StOakland, CA 94608
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832-836 37th St
Studio Apartments

832-836 37th St

832-836 37th StOakland, CA 94608
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730-734 Apgar St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

730-734 Apgar St

730-734 Apgar StOakland, CA 94609

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956 Apgar St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

956 Apgar St

956 Apgar StOakland, CA 94608
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McArthur Motel
Studio Apartments

McArthur Motel

669 W Macarthur BlvdOakland, CA 94609
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877-885 Apgar St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

877-885 Apgar St

877-885 Apgar StOakland, CA 94608
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829 37th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

829 37th St

829 37th StOakland, CA 94608
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870 41st St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

870 41st St

870 41st StOakland, CA 94608
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710 37th St
Studio Apartments

710 37th St

710 37th StOakland, CA 94609
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859 37th St
Studio Apartments

859 37th St

859 37th StOakland, CA 94608
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949 35th St
Studio Apartments

949 35th St

949 35th StOakland, CA 94608

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772 47th St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

772 47th St

772 47th StOakland, CA 94609
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864-866 34th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

864-866 34th St

864-866 34th StOakland, CA 94608
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783-789 52nd St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

783-789 52nd St

783-789 52nd StOakland, CA 94609
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845 Apgar St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

845 Apgar St

845 Apgar StOakland, CA 94608
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693 39th St
Studio Apartments

693 39th St

693 39th StOakland, CA 94609
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715 40th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

715 40th St

715 40th StOakland, CA 94609

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768 41st St
Studio Apartments

768 41st St

768 41st StOakland, CA 94609
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886 45th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

886 45th St

886 45th StOakland, CA 94608
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854 40th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

854 40th St

854 40th StOakland, CA 94608
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941 37th St
Studio Apartments

941 37th St

941 37th StOakland, CA 94608
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776-784 47th St
Studio Apartments

776-784 47th St

776-784 47th StOakland, CA 94609
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886 34th St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

886 34th St

886 34th StOakland, CA 94608
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Bridgeway Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Bridgeway Apartments

521 W MacArthur BlvdOakland, CA 94609
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811 Apgar St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

811 Apgar St

811 Apgar StOakland, CA 94608
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Bakery Lofts
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bakery Lofts

4600 Adeline StEmeryville, CA 94608
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3960 Adeline St
Studio Apartments

3960 Adeline St

3960 Adeline StEmeryville, CA 94608
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3850-3852 West St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3850-3852 West St

3850-3852 West StEmeryville, CA 94608
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880 36th St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

880 36th St

880 36th StEmeryville, CA 94608
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1024 47th St
Studio Apartments

1024 47th St

1024 47th StEmeryville, CA 94608
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5103 West St
Studio Apartments

5103 West St

5103 West StEmeryville, CA 94608

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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
ArtHaus 820Floor Plan A Studio 1BAStudio,1BA$1,390
3900 AdelineStudioStudio,1BA$1,780
Oak Walk1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,190
The Skylyne at TemescalJr 1 Bed/1 Bath-S1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3834 Market St3834 Market St3BR,1.5BA$2.18
Oak Walk1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.08
The Skylyne at TemescalStudio-MStudio ,1BA$7.11
ArtHaus 820Floor Plan A Studio 1BAStudio ,1BA$3.55
3900 AdelineStudioStudio ,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.

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