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

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in MacArthur Maze?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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MacArthur Maze Studio Apartments | $2,343 | $1,740 | $2,840 |
MacArthur Maze 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,004 | $1,600 | $8,858 |
MacArthur Maze 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,840 | $1,733 | $9,431 |
MacArthur Maze 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,549 | $2,600 | $5,505 |
MacArthur Maze 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,900 | $3,800 | $4,000 |
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There are currently 13 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the MacArthur Maze Neighborhood of Oakland, CA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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ArtHaus Mandela | D | Studio,1BA | $1,298 |
ArtHaus Magnolia | B | Studio,1BA | $1,371 |
ArtHaus Linden | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
2000 Linden | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,548 |
Lampwork Lofts | Loft A: Studio | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1640 12th St | 1640 12th St | 4BR,1.5BA | $2.92 |
1642 12th St, Unit 1642 12th St Oakland | 1642 12th St | 4BR,1.5BA | $2.94 |
The Blue Cap Lofts | 1bed 2bath | 1BR,2BA | $2.08 |
1416 Magnolia St, Unit Duplex | 1416 Magnolia St | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.92 |
Bay House Emeryville | 2 Bed/2 Bath-b3 | 2BR,2BA | $3.72 |
Icon At Park | Plan 1D | 1BR,1BA | $3.80 |
Lampwork Lofts | Loft A: Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.08 |
ArtHaus Hannah | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.77 |
Prescott Station | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.95 |
2000 Linden | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.26 |
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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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