
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Longfellow Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,300 (7 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Longfellow area of Oakland.


817 52nd St

845 Apgar St
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ArtHaus Yerba Buena

737 46th St

3900 Adeline
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4327 Essex St
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 | $1,800 | $1,398 | $2,793 |
| Longfellow 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,878 | $2,295 | $3,327 |
| Longfellow 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,222 | $2,350 | $4,425 |
| Longfellow 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,600 | $3,600 | $3,600 |
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There are currently 7 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 $1,354. 3900 Adeline has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,355. 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 | $1,354 |
| 3900 Adeline | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,355 |
| The Skylyne at Temescal | Studio-M | Studio,1BA | $2,653 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Longfellow, CA
As of June 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Longfellow area is the $2.42 price per square foot 874 36th St Model at 874 36th St, Unit C in the in the West Oakland neighborhood starting from $3,600. The second greatest value Longfellow apartment is the 952 45th St Model at 952 45th St, Unit 2 starting at $3,600 with a $3.10 price per square foot in the Glashaus 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 874 36th St, Unit C | 874 36th St | 3BR,2BA | $2.42 |
| 952 45th St, Unit 2 | 952 45th St | 3BR,2BA | $3.10 |
| Oak Walk | 2 Bed 2 Bath Flat-A | 2BR,2BA | $2.67 |
| 3900 Adeline | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.37 |
| 845 Apgar St | 845 Apgar St | 2BR,1BA | $3.56 |
| The Skylyne at Temescal | Jr 1 Bed/1 Bath-PP | 1BR,1BA | $5.63 |
| ArtHaus 820 | Floor Plan A Studio 1BA | Studio ,1BA | $3.43 |
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 $3,040.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Longfellow?
The cheapest apartment in Longfellow is 3900 Adeline which is listed at $2,355, while the average apartment in Longfellow costs $3,600.
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 1 regular apartments in Longfellow that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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