Cheap Homes for Rent in Middle East Oakland Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,300 (15 Rentals)

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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 Miley Gardens at Eastmont- 55+ Senior Affordable Community priced from $1,303. MacArthur Heights has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,395. Here are the most affordable Middle East Oakland apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Miley Gardens at Eastmont- 55+ Senior Affordable CommunityStudio 1 Bathroom CStudio,1BA$1,303
MacArthur HeightsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,395
Rose on BondStudio/1BAStudio,1BA$1,398
The Palms On Seminary0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,495
2701 High StreetStudioStudio,1BA$1,611

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Middle East Oakland, CA

As of January 21, 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 3 Bedroom / 1 Bath Model at Granite Pointe Apartments starting at $3,022 with a $3.02 price per square foot in the Mills College 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
Granite Pointe Apartments3 Bedroom / 1 Bath3BR,1BA$3.02
Sunny View Terrace2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$2.12
1964 86th Ave, Unit Apt 21964 86th Ave2BR,1BA$2.63
Miley Gardens at Eastmont- 55+ Senior Affordable Community1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom D1BR,1BA$2.91
MacArthur HeightsStudio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$3.10
Rose on Bond1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$3.95
The Palms On Seminary0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$3.74
2701 High StreetStudioStudio ,1BA$6.32

Frequently Asked Questions about Middle East Oakland

What type of rentals are currently available in Middle East Oakland?

There are currently 1092 Apartments for Rent in Middle East Oakland, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,333 to $3,950. There are also 49 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Middle East Oakland ranging from $1,395 to $5,400.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Middle East Oakland?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Middle East Oakland ranges from $1,395 to $5,400 with an average monthly rent of $3,140.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Middle East Oakland?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Middle East Oakland range from $2,300 to $2,950, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,300 to $4,699. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,995 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,950.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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