
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Montclair Business Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,350 (296 Rentals)
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2440 Palmetto

1224-1228 Excelsior Ave

476 Weldon

Zorah Apartments

4179-4185 Park Blvd

589 Merritt Ave

459 Boulevard Way

430-434 Sunnyslope Ave
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833 Erie St

4347 Leach Ave

3464 Champion St

2417 Ivy Dr

739 Jean St

6520 Lucas Ave

3650-3654 Grand Ave

970 Vermont St

2421-2425 Ivy Dr

3702 Maple Ave
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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

827 Warfield Ave
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2424 Park Blvd

2527 8th Ave

746 Walker Ave

2520-2520A 9th Ave

3501-3505 Lakeshore Ave

2308 Damuth St

2130-2132 7th Ave

1471 Excelsior Ave

3912 Linwood Ave

4525-4531 Edgewood Ave
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881 York St

The Montclair

595 Merritt Ave

876 Walker Ave

4360-4362 Everett Ave

718 Beatie St

2043 7th Ave

1027 Warfield Ave

746 Rand Ave

811-819 Macarthur Blvd
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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 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,135 | $1,895 | $3,891 |
| Montclair Business 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,613 | $1,995 | $8,863 |
| Montclair Business 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,827 | $3,495 | $6,160 |
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There are currently 296 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Montclair Business Neighborhood of Oakland, CA.
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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 Studio unit found at 3201 Beaumont Ave. priced from $1,395. 2039 MacArthur Blvd has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,425. Here are the most affordable Montclair Business apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3201 Beaumont Ave. | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
| 2039 MacArthur Blvd | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,425 |
| 3600 Dimond Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
| Diamond Terrace | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
| Dimond Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,849 |
| 2511 7th | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,999 |
| 1777 & 1781 Sausal St | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2,400 |
| 3719 Emerson St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $2,562 |
| Sausal Gardens | 3 Beds, 1 Baths | 3BR,1BA | $2,850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Montclair Business, CA
As of September 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Montclair Business area is the $3.06 price per square foot 3 Beds, 1 Baths Model at Sausal Gardens in the in the Dimond neighborhood starting from $2,850. The second greatest value Montclair Business apartment is the 2x1 Model at 1777 & 1781 Sausal St starting at $2,400 with a $2.67 price per square foot in the Dimond 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sausal Gardens | 3 Beds, 1 Baths | 3BR,1BA | $3.06 |
| 1777 & 1781 Sausal St | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.67 |
| 3719 Emerson St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $3.61 |
| 1624 MacArthur Blvd, Unit MacArthur Duplex | 1624 MacArthur Blvd | 1BR,1BA | $2.92 |
| 3600 Dimond Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $2.99 |
| Dimond Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.27 |
| 2039 MacArthur Blvd | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $2.59 |
| Diamond Terrace | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $3.59 |
| 3201 Beaumont Ave. | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $2.94 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Montclair Business Apartments
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Montclair Business Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Montclair Business is starting from $1,999 at 2511 7th.
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