
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Longfellow Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,300 (8 Rentals)
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4402 West St

975 37th St

854 36th St
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956 Apgar St, Unit 4

ArtHaus Yerba Buena

3900 Adeline

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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 | $1,769 | $1,354 | $2,545 |
| Longfellow 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,444 | $1,695 | $3,500 |
| Longfellow 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,605 | $2,350 | $4,088 |
| Longfellow 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,223 | $2,495 | $8,967 |
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There are currently 8 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 $1,350. ArtHaus Yerba Buena has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,638. Here are the most affordable Longfellow apartments for rent in Oakland, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| ArtHaus 820 | Studio Plan A | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| ArtHaus Yerba Buena | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $1,638 |
| 3900 Adeline | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Longfellow, CA
As of January 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Longfellow area is the $2.05 price per square foot 1001 46th St Model at 1001 46th St, Unit Cavernous 2bdrm in the in the Glashaus neighborhood starting from $3,950. The second greatest value Longfellow apartment is the 4538 Martin Luther King Jr Way Model at 4538 Martin Luther King Jr Way starting at $3,500 with a $2.92 price per square foot in the Longfellow 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1001 46th St, Unit Cavernous 2bdrm | 1001 46th St | 2BR,2BA | $2.05 |
| 4538 Martin Luther King Jr Way | 4538 Martin Luther King Jr Way | 1BR,1BA | $2.92 |
| Oak Walk | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.57 |
| 845 Apgar St, Unit B | 845 Apgar St | 2BR,1BA | $3.56 |
| 956 Apgar St, Unit 4 | 956 Apgar St | 1BR,1BA | $3.62 |
| The Skylyne at Temescal | Studio-M | Studio ,1BA | $5.32 |
| ArtHaus 820 | Studio Plan C | Studio ,1BA | $4.15 |
| 3900 Adeline | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $5.37 |
| ArtHaus Yerba Buena | Studio B | Studio ,1BA | $7.17 |
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 $2,540.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Longfellow?
The cheapest apartment in Longfellow is 3900 Adeline which is listed at $2,300, while the average apartment in Longfellow costs $5,064.
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 9 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 $905 which is $4,159 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Longfellow.
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