Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Middle East Oakland Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $500 (31 Rentals)

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$1,150 - $3,333

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6901 Sunkist Dr

OaklandCA94605

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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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The Rose on Bond
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Rose on Bond

1638 47th AveOakland, CA 94601
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Laurel Haus
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Laurel Haus

2701 High StOakland, CA 94619

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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
Senior Living
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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 Studio unit found at The Rose on Bond priced from $1,270. Miley Gardens at Eastmont- 55+ Senior Affordable Community has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,303. 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 Studio 1BAStudio,1BA$1,270
Miley Gardens at Eastmont- 55+ Senior Affordable CommunityStudio 1 Bathroom CStudio,1BA$1,303
MacArthur HeightsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,395
Granite Pointe Apartments2 Bedroom / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,581
Sunny View Terrace2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1,695
Vulcan LoftsLive/Work loftsStudio,1BA$2,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Middle East Oakland, CA

As of April 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Middle East Oakland area is the $1.23 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 2869 38th Ave Model at 2869 38th Ave, Unit 2869 starting at $2,250 with a $2.05 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Vulcan LoftsLive/Work loftsStudio ,1BA$1.23
2869 38th Ave, Unit 28692869 38th Ave2BR,1BA$2.05
1428 78th Ave, Unit 11428 78th Ave1BR,1BA$1.95
2430 Fern St, Unit C2430 Fern St2BR,1BA$2.50
Granite Pointe Apartments2 Bedroom / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.93
Sunny View Terrace2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$2.00
6620 Brann St, Unit 66206620 Brann St1BR,1BA$3.80
Miley Gardens at Eastmont- 55+ Senior Affordable CommunityStudio 1 Bathroom CStudio ,1BA$2.80
4027 Fullington St, Unit 4027 fullington street4027 Fullington St1BR,1BA$4.89
MacArthur HeightsStudio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$3.10

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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 $2,050.

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 Community which is listed at $1,381, while the average apartment in Middle East Oakland costs $4,413.

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 1 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 $299 which is $4,114 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Middle East Oakland.

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