Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Montclair Business Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,200 (296 Rentals)

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Diamond Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Diamond Terrace

1459 MacArthur BlvdOakland, CA 94602
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2440 Palmetto
2 Bedroom Apartments

2440 Palmetto

2440 Palmetto StOakland, CA 94602
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476 Weldon
1 Bedroom Apartments

476 Weldon

476 Weldon AveOakland, CA 94610
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Zorah Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Zorah Apartments

500 Zorah StOakland, CA 94606
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4179-4185 Park Blvd
2 Bedroom Apartments

4179-4185 Park Blvd

4179-4185 Park BlvdOakland, CA 94602
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4347 Leach Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

4347 Leach Ave

4347 Leach AveOakland, CA 94602

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3464 Champion St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3464 Champion St

3464 Champion StOakland, CA 94602
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589 Merritt Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

589 Merritt Ave

589 Merritt AveOakland, CA 94610
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2417 Ivy Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2417 Ivy Dr

2417 Ivy DrOakland, CA 94606
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833 Erie St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

833 Erie St

833 Erie StOakland, CA 94610
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739 Jean St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

739 Jean St

739 Jean StOakland, CA 94610
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6520 Lucas Ave
Studio Apartments

6520 Lucas Ave

6520 Lucas AveOakland, CA 94611
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970 Vermont St
1 Bedroom Apartments

970 Vermont St

970 Vermont StOakland, CA 94610
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2421-2425 Ivy Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2421-2425 Ivy Dr

2421-2425 Ivy DrOakland, CA 94606

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3702 Maple Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

3702 Maple Ave

3702 Maple AveOakland, CA 94602
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4168 Park Blvd
1 Bedroom Apartments

4168 Park Blvd

4168 Park BlvdOakland, CA 94602
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2282 Park Blvd
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2282 Park Blvd

2282 Park BlvdOakland, CA 94606
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655 MacArthur Blvd
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

655 MacArthur Blvd

655 MacArthur BlvdOakland, CA 94610
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4052 Lincoln Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

4052 Lincoln Ave

4052 Lincoln AveOakland, CA 94602
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park place apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

park place apartments

2820 Park BlvdOakland, CA 94610
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1424 E 31st St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1424 E 31st St

1424 E 31st StOakland, CA 94602
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2940 Carmel St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2940 Carmel St

2940 Carmel StOakland, CA 94602
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3130 Park Blvd
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

3130 Park Blvd

3130 Park BlvdOakland, CA 94610

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827 Warfield Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

827 Warfield Ave

827 Warfield AveOakland, CA 94610
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2424 Park Blvd
Studio Apartments

2424 Park Blvd

2424 Park BlvdOakland, CA 94606
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2527 8th Ave
Studio Apartments

2527 8th Ave

2527 8th AveOakland, CA 94606
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746 Walker Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

746 Walker Ave

746 Walker AveOakland, CA 94610
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2520-2520A 9th Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2520-2520A 9th Ave

2520-2520A 9th AveOakland, CA 94606
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876 Walker Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

876 Walker Ave

876 Walker AveOakland, CA 94610
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881 York St
1 Bedroom Apartments

881 York St

881 York StOakland, CA 94610
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1471 Excelsior Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1471 Excelsior Ave

1471 Excelsior AveOakland, CA 94602

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856 Erie St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

856 Erie St

856 Erie StOakland, CA 94610
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595 Merritt Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

595 Merritt Ave

595 Merritt AveOakland, CA 94610
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2632 8th Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

2632 8th Ave

2632 8th AveOakland, CA 94606
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746 Rand Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

746 Rand Ave

746 Rand AveOakland, CA 94610
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918 E 23rd St
Studio Apartments

918 E 23rd St

918 E 23rd StOakland, CA 94606
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2445 8th Ave
Studio Apartments

2445 8th Ave

2445 8th AveOakland, CA 94606

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Learn the official definition (spending 30% or more of your gross income on housing) and how to calculate your exact rent-to-income ratio. This guide offers expert tips on factoring in total housing costs (including utilities and fees) and budgeting accurately to avoid unnecessary financial strain.

Montclair Business, Oakland, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Montclair Business Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Montclair Business area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 2039 MacArthur Blvd priced from $1,425. 3600 Dimond Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,695. Here are the most affordable Montclair Business apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2039 MacArthur Blvd1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,425
3600 Dimond Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,695
1000 E 33rd St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,795
Cleveland Properties (882)1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,095
3566 Dimond Avenue3566 Dimond Avenue - 12BR,1BA$2,399
1777 & 1781 Sausal St2x12BR,1BA$2,400
Sausal Gardens3 Beds, 1 Baths3BR,1BA$2,795
765 Rand Ave2 Beds, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$3,295
3719 Emerson St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$3,479

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Montclair Business, CA

As of July 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Montclair Business area is the $3.25 price per square foot 2 Beds, 1 Baths Model at 3719 Emerson St in the in the Montclair Business neighborhood starting from $3,479. The second greatest value Montclair Business apartment is the 2 Beds, 2 Baths Model at 765 Rand Ave starting at $3,295 with a $3.35 price per square foot in the Merritt neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Montclair Business apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3719 Emerson St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$3.25
765 Rand Ave2 Beds, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$3.35
1000 E 33rd St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.85
Sausal Gardens3 Beds, 1 Baths3BR,1BA$3.00
1777 & 1781 Sausal St2x12BR,1BA$2.67
3600 Dimond Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2.83
2039 MacArthur Blvd1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2.59

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