
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northgate Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $713 (110 Rentals)
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Northgate Terrace

Raymond Investments LLC.

La Peralta

Oak Village

399 Bellevue Ave, Unit A

1520 Castro St

518 7th St

Alice Court

Jackson Lake Apartments
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698 Brockhurst St

Ora

626 8th St, Unit #3

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Fairmount Heights LLC.

The Moran

610 22nd St
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668 28th St

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Regent Darien Apartments LLC.

ArtHaus Northgate

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ArtHaus Brush

ArtHaus Ninth

ArtHaus Linden

359 Grand Ave

359 Grand Ave

Nook on Valdez

val1415

Oakland

ArtHaus Magnolia

2621-2627 Martin Luther King Jr Way
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426 - 428 26th St

1130 30th Street

1814 Chestnut St

ArtHaus Chestnut

547 24th St

1705 Martin Luther King Jr Way

ArtHaus Grand

Piedmont

3301 Telegraph Ave.

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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 | $2,472 | $895 | $6,500 |
| Northgate 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,096 | $1,250 | $6,453 |
| Northgate 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,135 | $1,910 | $6,379 |
| Northgate 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,582 | $2,095 | $6,711 |
| Northgate 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,524 | $1,762 | $7,887 |
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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 Hotel LP. priced from $895. Northgate Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable Northgate apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claridge Hotel LP. | SRO | Studio, | $895 |
| Northgate Terrace | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
| Electric Lofts | Studio H AFF | Studio,1BA | $1,305 |
| ArtHaus Brush | Floor Plan E Studio 1BA | Studio,1BA | $1,317 |
| ArtHaus Ninth | Studio with Shared Kitchen | Studio,1BA | $1,345 |
| Oak Village | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,398 |
| Nook on Valdez | FLOOR PLAN B | Studio,1BA | $1,435 |
| val1415 | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,459 |
| ArtHaus Grand | Floor Plan A Studio 1BA | Studio,1BA | $1,567 |
| Piedmont | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Income-Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $1,681 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northgate, CA
As of September 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northgate area is the $2.37 price per square foot 3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms Model at Mason at Hive in the in the Ralph Bunche neighborhood starting from $3,600. The second greatest value Northgate apartment is the SLO L5 Model at Telegraph Lofts starting at $3,705 with a $2.83 price per square foot in the Pill Hill 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mason at Hive | 3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms | 3BR,3BA | $2.37 |
| Telegraph Lofts | SLO L5 | Studio ,1.5BA | $2.83 |
| 3215 Filbert St | 3BR/1.0BA | 3BR,1BA | $2.73 |
| Fountainbleau Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.41 |
| 443 Lee St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $2.64 |
| 864 34th Street - 1196 | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.51 |
| Lake Park Senior Living | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.75 |
| Alice Court | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| The Alician Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.85 |
| Piedmont | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Income-Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $2.67 |
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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 $1,681.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northgate?
The cheapest apartment in Northgate is Northgate Terrace which is listed at $1,250, while the average apartment in Northgate costs $3,235.
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 24 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 $849 which is $2,386 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northgate.
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