Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Middle East Oakland Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $500 (8 Rentals)
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Middle East Oakland, Oakland, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Middle East Oakland?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Middle East Oakland Studio Apartments | $2,131 | $743 | $3,066 |
Middle East Oakland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,028 | $995 | $3,399 |
Middle East Oakland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,617 | $1,495 | $3,699 |
Middle East Oakland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,011 | $2,450 | $3,850 |
Middle East Oakland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,350 | $4,350 | $4,350 |
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There are currently 8 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Middle East Oakland Neighborhood of Oakland, CA.
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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 Studio unit found at MacArthur Studio priced from $743. High Street Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,286. Here are the most affordable Middle East Oakland apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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MacArthur Studio | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $743 |
High Street Apartments | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $1,286 |
Miley Gardens at Eastmont- 55+ Senior Affordable Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom C | 1BR,1BA | $1,410 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Middle East Oakland, CA
As of May 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Middle East Oakland area is the $1.32 price per square foot Live/Work lofts Model at Vulcan Lofts in the in the Mills College neighborhood starting from $2,552. The second greatest value Middle East Oakland apartment is the 2 Bed 2.5 Bath Model at 3030 Chapman - PE Gallot starting at $3,199 with a $2.76 price per square foot in the Dimond neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Middle East Oakland apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Vulcan Lofts | Live/Work lofts | Studio ,1BA | $1.32 |
3030 Chapman - PE Gallot | 2 Bed 2.5 Bath | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.76 |
3301 E 12th St | 1bdrm loft | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.57 |
1928 36th Ave, Unit 1928 | 1928 36th Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.49 |
Granite Pointe Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.16 |
8041 Ney Ave, Unit 8041 | 8041 Ney Ave | 1BR,1BA | $3.00 |
401 Derby | 1BR/1BA E | 1BR,1BA | $3.64 |
2941 82nd Ave, Unit lower | 2941 82nd Ave | 1BR,1BA | $3.40 |
1929 26th Avenue | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.32 |
MacArthur Studio | Studio, 1 bath | Studio ,1BA | $1.65 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMiddle East Oakland, Oakland, CA
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the Middle East Oakland Neighborhood in Oakland, CA
Walk Score®
80 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
62 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
57 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Middle East Oakland Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Middle East Oakland?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Middle East Oakland is under $1,660.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Middle East Oakland?
The cheapest apartment in Middle East Oakland is Miley Gardens at Eastmont- 55+ Senior Affordable Apartments which is listed at $1,410, while the average apartment in Middle East Oakland costs $4,350.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Middle East Oakland?
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 9 regular apartments in Middle East Oakland 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 Middle East Oakland?
Cheap apartments in Middle East Oakland have an average cost of $484 which is $3,866 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Middle East Oakland.
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