Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northgate Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $700 (47 Rentals)
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Piedmont

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Northgate, Oakland, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Northgate?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northgate Studio Apartments | $2,097 | $815 | $3,473 |
| Northgate 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,559 | $800 | $5,150 |
| Northgate 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,372 | $1,950 | $5,570 |
| Northgate 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,073 | $1,879 | $6,638 |
| Northgate 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,070 | $1,305 | $5,700 |
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There are currently 47 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Northgate Neighborhood of Oakland, CA.
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Cheapest Available Northgate Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northgate area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Claridge Apartments priced from $815. Nook on Valdez has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here are the most affordable Northgate apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claridge Apartments | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $815 |
| Nook on Valdez | FLOOR PLAN A | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
| 3301 Telegraph Ave. | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
| 1900 Broadway | Co-Living LT-02 Bedroom 2 | 4BR,2BA | $1,305 |
| ArtHaus Chestnut | B | Studio,1BA | $1,336 |
| ArtHaus Northgate | B | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| Raymond Apartments | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
| ArtHaus Brush | D | Studio,1BA | $1,440 |
| Electric Lofts | Studio G & H | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| ArtHaus Magnolia | A | Studio,1BA | $1,498 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northgate, CA
As of November 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Northgate area is the $2.22 price per square foot 2335 Market St Model at 2335 Market St, Unit B in the in the West Oakland neighborhood starting from $3,995. The second greatest value Northgate apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Apartment Model at 350 Vernon starting at $2,695 with a $1.55 price per square foot in the Harrison Street neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northgate apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2335 Market St, Unit B | 2335 Market St | 3BR,3BA | $2.22 |
| 350 Vernon | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Apartment | 2BR,2BA | $1.55 |
| 169 Santa Rosa | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Apartment | 3BR,2BA | $2.00 |
| The Blue Cap Lofts | 1bed 2bath | 1BR,2BA | $2.08 |
| 873 32nd Street | 4 Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $2.50 |
| Denizen Apartments | 2B | 2BR,2BA | $2.54 |
| Telegraph Lofts | slo f1 | Studio ,1BA | $2.35 |
| 276 Adams | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $2.15 |
| Fountainbleau Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.41 |
| Alice Court | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northgate Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Northgate?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Northgate is under $1,498.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northgate?
The cheapest apartment in Northgate is Raymond Apartments which is listed at $1,545, while the average apartment in Northgate costs $3,979.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Northgate?
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 47 regular apartments in Northgate that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Northgate?
Cheap apartments in Northgate have an average cost of $538 which is $3,441 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northgate.
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