Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Meadow Brook Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $500 (58 Rentals)

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Mark Twain Homes
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mark Twain Homes

3525 Lyon AveOakland, CA 94601
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3201 Beaumont Ave.
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

3201 Beaumont Ave.

3201 Beaumont AveOakland, CA 94602
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Cruz Haus
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cruz Haus

1701-1707 36th AveOakland, CA 94601
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Village Haus
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Village Haus

2554 E 16th StOakland, CA 94601
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2519 7th Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2519 7th Ave

2519 7th AveOakland, CA 94606
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Casa Madrone
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Madrone

1937 26th AveOakland, CA 94601

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Zorah Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Zorah Apartments

500 Zorah StOakland, CA 94606
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Station Haus
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Station Haus

1454 36th AveOakland, CA 94601
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Palm Haus
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Palm Haus

1616 35th AveOakland, CA 94601
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3600 Dimond Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3600 Dimond Ave

3600 Dimond AveOakland, CA 94602

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1000 E 33rd St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1000 E 33rd St

1000 E 33rd StOakland, CA 94610
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Diamond Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Diamond Terrace

1459 MacArthur BlvdOakland, CA 94602
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3405 Dimond Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3405 Dimond Ave

3405 Dimond AveOakland, CA 94602
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Oak Haus
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Haus

1722 27th AveOakland, CA 94601
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Garden Haus
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Garden Haus

1732-1744 27th AveOakland, CA 94601

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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 2039 MacArthur Blvd priced from $1,425. 1929 26th Avenue has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,595. Here are the most affordable Meadow Brook apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2039 MacArthur Blvd1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,425
1929 26th AvenueStudioStudio,1BA$1,595
3600 Dimond Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,695
2333 Humboldt Avenue2333 Humboldt Avenue - B1BR,1BA$1,795
Garden HausFloor Plan B 1BR 1BA1BR,1BA$1,818
ArtHaus OakbrookFloor Plan A Studio 1BAStudio,1BA$1,838
3024 Fruitvale Ave3 Bedroom 1 bath3BR,1BA$2,049
Oakland Heights - 55+ Active Adult ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2,195
3566 Dimond Avenue3566 Dimond Avenue - 12BR,1BA$2,399

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Meadow Brook, CA

As of August 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Meadow Brook area is the $1.81 price per square foot Loft 4 Model at 1080 Lofts in the in the Fruitvale Station neighborhood starting from $3,255. The second greatest value Meadow Brook apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Oakland Heights - 55+ Active Adult Apartments starting at $2,195 with a $1.97 price per square foot in the Dimond 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.
1080 LoftsLoft 4Studio ,1BA$1.81
Oakland Heights - 55+ Active Adult ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.97
3719 Emerson St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$3.12
Sausal Gardens3 Beds, 1 Baths3BR,1BA$3.00
2537 34th Ave, Unit C2537 34th Ave2BR,1BA$2.78
1777 & 1781 Sausal St2x12BR,1BA$2.67
3024 Fruitvale Ave3 Bedroom 1 bath3BR,1BA$2.63
Garden HausFloor Plan B 1BR 1BA1BR,1BA$3.03
3600 Dimond Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2.83
2039 MacArthur Blvd1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2.59

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Meadow Brook, Oakland, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Meadow Brook Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Meadow Brook?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Meadow Brook is at 1929 26th Avenue listed at $1,595.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Meadow Brook Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Meadow Brook Apartment is $1,425 at 2039 MacArthur Blvd.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Meadow Brook Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Meadow Brook is starting from $2,195 at Oakland Heights - 55+ Active Adult Apartments.

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