Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Meadow Brook Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $500 (17 Rentals)

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1707 36th Ave

OaklandCA94601

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Mark Twain Homes
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mark Twain Homes

3525 Lyon AveOakland, CA 94601
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Oakbrook
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oakbrook

1232 E 19th StOakland, CA 94606

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Zorah Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Zorah Apartments

500 Zorah StOakland, CA 94606
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1744 27th Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1744 27th Ave

1732-1744 27th AveOakland, CA 94601

Meadow Brook, Oakland, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Meadow Brook Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Meadow Brook area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 1929 26th Avenue priced from $1,495. 3201 Beaumont Ave. has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,550. Here are the most affordable Meadow Brook apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1929 26th AvenueStudio1BR,1BA$1,495
3201 Beaumont Ave.1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,550
3405 Dimond AveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,849
Park Glenview ApartmentsB Plan1BR,1BA$1,850
1080 LoftsLoft 2Studio,1BA$2,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Meadow Brook, CA

As of June 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Meadow Brook area is the $1.30 price per square foot intcommr Model at 2044 International Blvd - Sunny Studios in the in the Merritt neighborhood starting from $2,195. The second greatest value Meadow Brook apartment is the Loft 2 Model at 1080 Lofts starting at $2,100 with a $2.07 price per square foot in the Fruitvale Station neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Meadow Brook apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2044 International Blvd - Sunny Studiosintcommr1BR,1BA$1.30
1080 LoftsLoft 2Studio ,1BA$2.07
2811 Garden St, Unit B2811 Garden St2BR,1BA$2.30
1777 & 1781 Sausal St2x12BR,1BA$2.72
2132 19th Ave, Unit B2132 19th Ave2BR,1BA$2.35
1127 Bella Vista Ave, Unit 11271127 Bella Vista Ave2BR,1BA$2.91
Oxford Arms LLC.3 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom3BR,1BA$2.80
3024 Fruitvale Ave3 Bedroom 1 bath3BR,1BA$3.00
2715 25th Ave2715 25th Ave1BR,1BA$2.69
2110 11th Ave, Unit 21102110 11th Ave1BR,1BA$2.83

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Meadow Brook, Oakland, CA

Ranked #112

Among neighborhoods in Oakland, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Meadow Brook Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Meadow Brook?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Meadow Brook is under $2,145.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Meadow Brook?

The cheapest apartment in Meadow Brook is 1929 26th Avenue which is listed at $1,495, while the average apartment in Meadow Brook costs $2,742.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Meadow Brook?

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 1 regular apartments in Meadow Brook 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 Meadow Brook?

Cheap apartments in Meadow Brook have an average cost of $281 which is $2,461 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Meadow Brook.

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