
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mosswood Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,300 (70 Rentals)
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450 40th St

3805-3815 Shafter Ave

MacArthur Commons

One Piedmont

485 36th St

3803-3809 Manila Ave

466 37th St

3819-3825 Manila Ave

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425-427 38th St

401 38th St

Temescal Apartments

540-546 34th St

434 41st St

356 41st St

454--460 41st St

438 41st St

359 41st St

The Ruby
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441 W MacArthur Blvd

377 38th

3877 Shafter Ave

3931 Clarke St

3762 Shafter Ave

465 40th St

3815 Shafter Ave

3901 Webster St

439 W MacArthur Blvd

432 38th St
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432 37th St

457 40th St

3915-3919 Clarke St

514-518 W MacArthur Blvd

3720 Telegraph Ave

4126 Opal St

460 40th St

272-274 38th St

341 41st St

444 40th St
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3831 Clarke St

3532 Telegraph Ave

3917-3923 Webster St

11 Warren Ave

426 41st St

461-463 41st St

456 40th St

3769 Ruby St

487 W MacArthur Blvd

3901-3903 Clarke St
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Mosswood, Oakland, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mosswood?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mosswood Studio Apartments | $1,948 | $1,650 | $2,175 |
| Mosswood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,557 | $2,570 | $4,484 |
| Mosswood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,141 | $2,750 | $4,910 |
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There are currently 70 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Mosswood Neighborhood of Oakland, CA.
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Cheapest Available Mosswood Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mosswood area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Piedmont priced from $1,381. 450 40th St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,795. Here are the most affordable Mosswood apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piedmont | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Income-Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $1,381 |
| 450 40th St | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $1,795 |
| The Skylyne at Temescal | Jr 1 Bed/1 Bath-Z | 1BR,1BA | $3,416 |
| One Piedmont | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $4,910 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mosswood, CA
As of July 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mosswood area is the $4.25 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at One Piedmont in the in the Harrison Street neighborhood starting from $4,910. The second greatest value Mosswood apartment is the 485 36th St Model at 485 36th St, Unit Sunny spacious top unit starting at $2,750 with a $3.03 price per square foot in the Pill Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mosswood apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Piedmont | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $4.25 |
| 485 36th St, Unit Sunny spacious top unit | 485 36th St | 2BR,1BA | $3.03 |
| Piedmont | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Income-Restricted | 2BR,1BA | $2.49 |
| The Skylyne at Temescal | Jr 1 Bed/1 Bath-PP | 1BR,1BA | $6.12 |
| 450 40th St | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio ,1BA | $4.09 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mosswood Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Mosswood Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mosswood Apartment is $1,381 at Piedmont.
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