Cheap Apartments for Rent in the MacArthur Maze Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,000 (13 Rentals)

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ArtHaus Mandela
Studio Apartments

ArtHaus Mandela

1705 Mandela PkyOakland, CA 94607

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ArtHaus Linden
Studio Apartments

ArtHaus Linden

1054 18th StOakland, CA 94607
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2000 Linden
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2000 Linden

2000 Linden StOakland, CA 94607
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ArtHaus Hannah
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

ArtHaus Hannah

2850 Hannah StOakland, CA 94608

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7 Commodore Dr

EmeryvilleCA94608

MacArthur Maze, Oakland, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available MacArthur Maze Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the MacArthur Maze area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at ArtHaus Mandela priced from $1,298. ArtHaus Magnolia has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,371. Here are the most affordable MacArthur Maze apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
ArtHaus MandelaDStudio,1BA$1,298
ArtHaus MagnoliaBStudio,1BA$1,371
ArtHaus LindenStudio AStudio,1BA$1,450
2000 Linden1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,548
Lampwork LoftsLoft A: StudioStudio,1BA$1,740

Best Value Apartments for Rent in MacArthur Maze, CA

As of October 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the MacArthur Maze area is the $2.92 price per square foot 1640 12th St Model at 1640 12th St in the in the MacArthur Maze neighborhood starting from $4,000. The second greatest value MacArthur Maze apartment is the 1642 12th St Model at 1642 12th St, Unit 1642 12th St Oakland starting at $3,800 with a $2.94 price per square foot in the MacArthur Maze neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for MacArthur Maze apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1640 12th St1640 12th St4BR,1.5BA$2.92
1642 12th St, Unit 1642 12th St Oakland1642 12th St4BR,1.5BA$2.94
The Blue Cap Lofts1bed 2bath1BR,2BA$2.08
1416 Magnolia St, Unit Duplex1416 Magnolia St3BR,1.5BA$2.92
Bay House Emeryville2 Bed/2 Bath-b32BR,2BA$3.72
Icon At ParkPlan 1D1BR,1BA$3.80
Lampwork LoftsLoft A: StudioStudio ,1BA$3.08
ArtHaus Hannah1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.77
Prescott StationOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.95
2000 Linden1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.26

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Macarthur Maze, Oakland, CA

Ranked #32

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap MacArthur Maze Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in MacArthur Maze?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in MacArthur Maze is under $2,650.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in MacArthur Maze?

The cheapest apartment in MacArthur Maze is 2000 Linden which is listed at $1,548, while the average apartment in MacArthur Maze costs $4,737.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in MacArthur Maze?

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 3 regular apartments in MacArthur Maze 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 MacArthur Maze?

Cheap apartments in MacArthur Maze have an average cost of $128 which is $4,609 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in MacArthur Maze.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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