
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Longfellow Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,400 (61 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Longfellow area of Oakland.


Bakery Lofts Three

4030-4038 Martin Luther King Jr Way

Total Monthly Price
874 36th St, Unit C

862 36th

688 43rd St

4211 Martin Luther King Jr Way

City Crossing

3615 Martin Luther King Jr Way

877-885 Apgar St
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816 37th St

956 Apgar St

McArthur Motel

961-965 W MacArthur Blvd

829 37th St

870 41st St

710 37th St

859 37th St

783-789 52nd St

864-866 34th St
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949 35th St

832-836 37th St

730-734 Apgar St

772 47th St

715 40th St

845 Apgar St

514-518 W MacArthur Blvd

4534 Martin Luther King Jr Way

693 39th St

961-965 Yerba Buena Ave
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4422 Martin Luther King Jr Way

3644-3648 Martin Luther King Jr Way

939 W MacArthur Blvd

768 41st St

886 45th St

854 40th St

941 37th St

776-784 47th St

886 34th St

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The Christina Apartments

811 Apgar St

3900 Adeline

Oak Walk

Andante Emeryville

3850-3852 West St

3960 Adeline 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 | $1,599 | $1,511 | $3,408 |
| Longfellow 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,088 | $1,750 | $3,824 |
| Longfellow 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,136 | $2,795 | $3,490 |
| Longfellow 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,615 | $3,600 | $3,630 |
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 $1,511. 3615 Martin Luther King Jr Way has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,195. 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 | $1,511 |
| 3615 Martin Luther King Jr Way | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $2,195 |
| 3900 Adeline | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,280 |
| The Skylyne at Temescal | Jr 1 Bed/1 Bath-PP | 1BR,1BA | $3,368 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Longfellow, CA
As of July 17, 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 2 Beds, 1 Baths Model at 3615 Martin Luther King Jr Way starting at $2,195 with a $3.11 price per square foot in the Ralph Bunche 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 |
| 3615 Martin Luther King Jr Way | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $3.11 |
| The Skylyne at Temescal | Jr 1 Bed/1 Bath-PP | 1BR,1BA | $5.92 |
| ArtHaus 820 | Floor Plan A Studio 1BA | Studio ,1BA | $4.08 |
| 3900 Adeline | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $6.99 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Longfellow Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Longfellow?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Longfellow is at ArtHaus 820 listed at $1,511.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Longfellow Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Longfellow Apartment is $2,780 at 3900 Adeline.
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