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

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485 36th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

485 36th St

485 36th StOakland, CA 94609
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466 37th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

466 37th St

466 37th StOakland, CA 94609
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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439 37th StOakland, CA 94609
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401 38th St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

401 38th St

401 38th StOakland, CA 94609
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425-427 38th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

425-427 38th St

425-427 38th StOakland, CA 94609

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540-546 34th St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

540-546 34th St

540-546 34th StOakland, CA 94609
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434 41st St
2 Bedroom Apartments

434 41st St

434 41st StOakland, CA 94609
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454--460 41st St
1 Bedroom Apartments

454--460 41st St

454--460 41st StOakland, CA 94609
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356 41st St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

356 41st St

356 41st StOakland, CA 94609
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438 41st St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

438 41st St

438 41st StOakland, CA 94609
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353 41st St
1 Bedroom Apartments

353 41st St

353 41st StOakland, CA 94609
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441 W MacArthur Blvd
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

441 W MacArthur Blvd

441 W MacArthur BlvdOakland, CA 94609
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377 38th
1 Bedroom Apartments

377 38th

377 38thOakland, CA 94609

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3762 Shafter Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3762 Shafter Ave

3762 Shafter AveOakland, CA 94609
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3877 Shafter Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3877 Shafter Ave

3877 Shafter AveOakland, CA 94609
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3931 Clarke St
1 Bedroom Apartments

3931 Clarke St

3931 Clarke StOakland, CA 94609
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The Ruby
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Ruby

3901 Ruby StOakland, CA 94609
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465 40th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

465 40th St

465 40th StOakland, CA 94609
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3901 Webster St
Studio Apartments

3901 Webster St

3901 Webster StOakland, CA 94609
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3815 Shafter Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3815 Shafter Ave

3815 Shafter AveOakland, CA 94609
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432 38th St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

432 38th St

432 38th StOakland, CA 94609
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432 37th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

432 37th St

432 37th StOakland, CA 94609
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457 40th St
Studio Apartments

457 40th St

457 40th StOakland, CA 94609

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3720 Telegraph Ave
Studio Apartments

3720 Telegraph Ave

3720 Telegraph AveOakland, CA 94609
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4126 Opal St
Studio Apartments

4126 Opal St

4126 Opal StOakland, CA 94609
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460 40th St
Studio Apartments

460 40th St

460 40th StOakland, CA 94609
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272-274 38th St
Studio Apartments

272-274 38th St

272-274 38th StOakland, CA 94611
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341 41st St
1 Bedroom Apartments

341 41st St

341 41st StOakland, CA 94609
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444 40th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

444 40th St

444 40th StOakland, CA 94609
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11 Warren Ave
Studio Apartments

11 Warren Ave

11 Warren AveOakland, CA 94611

Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

Wondering how to determine your rental budget? This comprehensive guide covers everything from the 30% rule to hidden fees and effective budgeting strategies.

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456 40th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

456 40th St

456 40th StOakland, CA 94609
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426 41st St
1 Bedroom Apartments

426 41st St

426 41st StOakland, CA 94609
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461-463 41st St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

461-463 41st St

461-463 41st StOakland, CA 94609
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3831 Clarke St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3831 Clarke St

3831 Clarke StOakland, CA 94609
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483 38th St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

483 38th St

483 38th StOakland, CA 94609
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3532 Telegraph Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3532 Telegraph Ave

3532 Telegraph AveOakland, CA 94609
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472 37th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

472 37th St

472 37th StOakland, CA 94609

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Mosswood, Oakland, CA Local Guide

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 $1,710. MacArthur Commons has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,103. Here are the most affordable Mosswood apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Piedmont1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Income-Restricted1BR,1BA$1,710
MacArthur CommonsStudio BStudio,1BA$2,103
The Skylyne at TemescalStudio-UUStudio,1BA$2,495
One Piedmont2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$3,891

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mosswood, CA

As of January 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mosswood area is the $3.25 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at One Piedmont in the in the Harrison Street neighborhood starting from $3,891. The second greatest value Mosswood apartment is the 2 Bedroom A Model at MacArthur Commons starting at $3,209 with a $3.63 price per square foot in the Harrison Street neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mosswood apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
One Piedmont2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$3.25
MacArthur Commons2 Bedroom A2BR,2BA$3.63
Piedmont1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Income-Restricted1BR,1BA$2.71
The Skylyne at TemescalJr 1 Bed/1 Bath-V1BR,1BA$5.37

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mosswood, Oakland, CA

Ranked #45

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mosswood Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Mosswood?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Mosswood is under $3,891.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mosswood?

The cheapest apartment in Mosswood is Piedmont which is listed at $1,710, while the average apartment in Mosswood costs $5,598.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mosswood?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 2 regular apartments in Mosswood that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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