Cheap Apartments for Rent in the MacArthur Maze Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,000 (11 Rentals)

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ArtHaus Linden
Studio Apartments

ArtHaus Linden

1054 18th StOakland, CA 94607
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ArtHaus Mandela
Studio Apartments

ArtHaus Mandela

1705 Mandela PkyOakland, CA 94607
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ArtHaus Hannah
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

ArtHaus Hannah

2850 Hannah StOakland, CA 94608

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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 Linden priced from $1,198. ArtHaus Magnolia has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,348. Here are the most affordable MacArthur Maze apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
ArtHaus LindenStudio CStudio,1BA$1,198
ArtHaus MagnoliaBStudio,1BA$1,348
ArtHaus MandelaFloor Plan DStudio,1BA$1,348
ArtHaus HannahStudio Model DStudio,1BA$1,728
Lampwork LoftsLoft A: StudioStudio,1BA$1,740

Best Value Apartments for Rent in MacArthur Maze, CA

As of January 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the MacArthur Maze area is the $2.77 price per square foot 1640 12th St Model at 1640 12th St in the in the MacArthur Maze neighborhood starting from $3,800. The second greatest value MacArthur Maze apartment is the 3236 Helen St Model at 3236 Helen St starting at $3,624 with a $2.99 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$2.77
3236 Helen St3236 Helen St3BR,2BA$2.99
Icon At ParkPlan 1L1BR,1BA$3.13
Lampwork LoftsLoft E: 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.09
1510 Park Ave, Unit Studio1510 Park Ave1BR,1BA$4.81
The EmeryA21BR,1BA$4.65
ArtHaus HannahTraditional 1BR l Model B1BR,1BA$3.10
Prescott StationOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.95
Hollis OakFoxStudio ,1BA$4.32
ArtHaus MandelaFloor Plan EStudio ,1BA$4.75

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Macarthur Maze, Oakland, CA

Ranked #34

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

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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 $2,950.

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

The cheapest apartment in MacArthur Maze is Prescott Station which is listed at $1,875, while the average apartment in MacArthur Maze costs $14,155.

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 $103 which is $14,052 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in MacArthur Maze.

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