Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Middle East Oakland Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $541 (48 Rentals)

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property at 6901 Sunkist Dr

$1,150 - $3,333

Studio To 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent

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6901 Sunkist Dr

OaklandCA94605
property at 1637 85th Ave

$1,200

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$1,200
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$1,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

1637 85th Ave

OaklandCA94621
property at 6115 Old Quarry Loop

$1,650

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$1,650
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$1,650

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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6115 Old Quarry Loop, Unit 6115

6115 Old Quarry Loop
OaklandCA94605

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property at 3421 Wyman St

$1,900

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$1,900
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$1,900

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3421 Wyman St

OaklandCA94619
property at 6559 Simson St

$2,000

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$2,000
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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Oct 1

6559 Simson St, Unit ADU

6559 Simson St
OaklandCA94605
property at 4027 Fullington St

$2,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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4027 Fullington St
OaklandCA94619

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property at 8521 Dowling St

$2,200

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8521 Dowling St
OaklandCA94605
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2754 79th Ave, Unit 1
$2,200
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2754 79th Ave, Unit 1

2754 79th AveOakland, CA 94605
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Mark Twain Homes
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mark Twain Homes

3525 Lyon AveOakland, CA 94601
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The Grove
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Grove

2600-2685 Ec Reems CtOakland, CA 94605
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2601-2605 High St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2601-2605 High St

2601-2605 High StOakland, CA 94619
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The Rose on Bond
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Rose on Bond

1638 47th AveOakland, CA 94601
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Pinewood Terrace
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pinewood Terrace

7036 Macarthur BlvdOakland, CA 94605

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Foothill Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Foothill Apartments

6500-6506 Foothill BlvdOakland, CA 94605
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5452 Bancroft Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

5452 Bancroft Ave

5452 Bancroft AveOakland, CA 94601
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05416
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

05416

5416-5420 Foothill BlvdOakland, CA 94601
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2451 Seminary Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2451 Seminary Ave

2451 Seminary AveOakland, CA 94605
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Eastwood Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Eastwood Apartments

1715 High StOakland, CA 94601
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Brookpoint Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Brookpoint Apartments

8701 Hillside StOakland, CA 94605
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The Palms On Seminary
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Palms On Seminary

1759 Seminary AveOakland, CA 94621
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3846 Buell St
1 Bedroom Apartments

3846 Buell St

3846 Buell StOakland, CA 94619
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2000 36th Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2000 36th Ave

2000 36th AveOakland, CA 94601
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Windsor Court Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Windsor Court Apartments

6638-6646 MacArthur BlvdOakland, CA 94605
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Middle East Oakland, Oakland, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Middle East Oakland Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Middle East Oakland area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Rose on Bond priced from $1,377. Miley Gardens at Eastmont- 55+ Senior Affordable Community has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,390. Here are the most affordable Middle East Oakland apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Rose on BondFloor Plan A 1BR 1BA1BR,1BA$1,377
Miley Gardens at Eastmont- 55+ Senior Affordable CommunityStudio 1 Bathroom CStudio,1BA$1,390
Pinewood Terrace0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,395
054160BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,425
Foothill Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,425
Granite Pointe Apartments2 Bedroom / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,581
2333 Humboldt Avenue2333 Humboldt Avenue - B1BR,1BA$1,795
6619-6625 Bancroft Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Middle East Oakland, CA

As of August 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Middle East Oakland area is the $0.89 price per square foot Live/Work lofts Model at Vulcan Lofts in the in the St. Elizabeth neighborhood starting from $2,050. The second greatest value Middle East Oakland apartment is the 1-Bedroom Model at 1050-1066 47th Ave starting at $2,908 with a $1.82 price per square foot in the St. Elizabeth neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Middle East Oakland apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Vulcan LoftsLive/Work loftsStudio ,1BA$0.89
1050-1066 47th Ave1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.82
8647 Thermal St8647 Thermal St2BR,1BA$2.64
Granite Pointe Apartments3 Bedroom / 1 Bath3BR,1BA$3.02
Laurel HausFloor Plan B 2BR 1BA2BR,1BA$2.21
5824 Morse Dr, Unit One Bedroom Upper Unit5824 Morse Dr1BR,1BA$2.50
2754 79th Ave, Unit 12754 79th Ave2BR,1BA$2.75
6619-6625 Bancroft Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2.66
1418 55th Ave, Unit 1418 55th ave Oakland ca 946211418 55th Ave1BR,1BA$2.69
Miley Gardens at Eastmont- 55+ Senior Affordable Community1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom D1BR,1BA$3.10

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Middle East Oakland Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Middle East Oakland?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Middle East Oakland is at Miley Gardens at Eastmont- 55+ Senior Affordable Community listed at $1,390.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Middle East Oakland Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Middle East Oakland Apartment is $1,377 at The Rose on Bond.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Middle East Oakland Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Middle East Oakland is starting from $1,581 at Granite Pointe Apartments.

What is the most affordable Middle East Oakland Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Middle East Oakland Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Granite Pointe Apartments and starts from $1,660.

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