
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mosswood Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,500 (70 Rentals)
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3805-3815 Shafter Ave

One Piedmont

MacArthur Commons

485 36th St

3803-3809 Manila Ave

466 37th St

3819-3825 Manila Ave

In Contract

425-427 38th St
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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

441 W MacArthur Blvd
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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

432 37th St
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457 40th St

3915-3919 Clarke St

514-518 W MacArthur Blvd

3720 Telegraph Ave

460 40th St

4126 Opal St

272-274 38th St

341 41st St

444 40th St

3831 Clarke St
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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

472 37th 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 | $2,228 | $1,508 | $2,905 |
| Mosswood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,918 | $1,558 | $3,940 |
| Mosswood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,611 | $1,855 | $4,702 |
| Mosswood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,724 | $6,724 | $6,724 |
| Mosswood 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,695 | $3,695 | $3,695 |
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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 Studio unit found at 450 40th St priced from $1,595. Piedmont has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,681. Here are the most affordable Mosswood apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 450 40th St | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
| Piedmont | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Income-Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $1,681 |
| MacArthur Commons | Jr. 1 Bedroom B | 1BR,1BA | $2,370 |
| The Skylyne at Temescal | Studio-N | Studio,1BA | $2,905 |
| One Piedmont | 3BR/2.5BA | 3BR,2BA | $6,724 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mosswood, CA
As of June 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mosswood area is the $3.32 price per square foot 3BR/2.5BA Model at One Piedmont in the in the Harrison Street neighborhood starting from $6,724. The second greatest value Mosswood apartment is the 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Income-Restricted Model at Piedmont starting at $1,681 with a $2.67 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Piedmont | 3BR/2.5BA | 3BR,2.5BA | $3.32 |
| Piedmont | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Income-Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $2.67 |
| MacArthur Commons | Jr. 1 Bedroom B | 1BR,1BA | $3.89 |
| The Skylyne at Temescal | Jr 1 Bed/1 Bath-PP | 1BR,1BA | $6.20 |
| 450 40th St | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio ,1BA | $4.20 |
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Ranked #46
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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