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

2440 Palmetto

476 Weldon

1224-1228 Excelsior Ave

Zorah Apartments

4179-4185 Park Blvd

459 Boulevard Way

4347 Leach Ave
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3464 Champion St

589 Merritt Ave

430-434 Sunnyslope Ave

2417 Ivy Dr

833 Erie St

739 Jean St

6520 Lucas Ave

3650-3654 Grand Ave

970 Vermont St

2421-2425 Ivy Dr
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3702 Maple Ave

4168 Park Blvd

2282 Park Blvd

655 MacArthur Blvd

4052 Lincoln Ave

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1424 E 31st St

2538-2540 11th Ave

2940 Carmel St

3130 Park Blvd
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827 Warfield Ave

2424 Park Blvd

2527 8th Ave

746 Walker Ave

2520-2520A 9th Ave

3501-3505 Lakeshore Ave

6453 Heather Ridge Way

876 Walker Ave

881 York St

1471 Excelsior Ave
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856 Erie St

595 Merritt Ave

497-503 Fairbanks Ave

2632 8th Ave

2843-2845 Carmel St

5902-5916 Ocean View Dr

1441-1443 E 32nd St

746 Rand Ave

918 E 23rd St

2445 8th Ave
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Montclair Business, Oakland, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Montclair Business?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montclair Business Studio Apartments | $1,280 | $1,280 | $1,280 |
| Montclair Business 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,244 | $1,850 | $7,213 |
| Montclair Business 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,337 | $1,995 | $4,680 |
| Montclair Business 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,857 | $3,495 | $6,220 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2039 MacArthur Blvd | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,425 |
| 3600 Dimond Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
| 1000 E 33rd St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1,795 |
| Cleveland Properties (882) | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,095 |
| 3566 Dimond Avenue | 3566 Dimond Avenue - 1 | 2BR,1BA | $2,399 |
| 1777 & 1781 Sausal St | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2,400 |
| Sausal Gardens | 3 Beds, 1 Baths | 3BR,1BA | $2,795 |
| 765 Rand Ave | 2 Beds, 2 Baths | 2BR,2BA | $3,295 |
| 3719 Emerson St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3719 Emerson St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $3.25 |
| 765 Rand Ave | 2 Beds, 2 Baths | 2BR,2BA | $3.35 |
| 1000 E 33rd St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.85 |
| Sausal Gardens | 3 Beds, 1 Baths | 3BR,1BA | $3.00 |
| 1777 & 1781 Sausal St | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.67 |
| 3600 Dimond Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $2.83 |
| 2039 MacArthur Blvd | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $2.59 |
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