Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Middle East Oakland Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $500 (8 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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The Grove
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

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2600-2685 Ec Reems CtOakland, CA 94605
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3867 Buell St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3867 Buell St

3867 Buell StOakland, CA 94619

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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
MacArthur StudioStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$743
High Street Apartments0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,286
Miley Gardens at Eastmont- 55+ Senior Affordable Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom C1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Vulcan LoftsLive/Work loftsStudio ,1BA$1.32
3030 Chapman - PE Gallot2 Bed 2.5 Bath2BR,2.5BA$2.76
3301 E 12th St1bdrm loft1BR,1.5BA$2.57
1928 36th Ave, Unit 19281928 36th Ave2BR,1BA$2.49
Granite Pointe Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.16
8041 Ney Ave, Unit 80418041 Ney Ave1BR,1BA$3.00
401 Derby1BR/1BA E1BR,1BA$3.64
2941 82nd Ave, Unit lower2941 82nd Ave1BR,1BA$3.40
1929 26th AvenueStudioStudio ,1BA$3.32
MacArthur StudioStudio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$1.65

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Middle East Oakland, Oakland, CA

Ranked #115

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet 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

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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