Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northgate Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $700 (40 Rentals)

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ArtHaus Linden
Studio Apartments

ArtHaus Linden

1054 18th StOakland, CA 94607
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Hillcastle Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Hillcastle Apartments

1431 Jackson StOakland, CA 94612
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Nook on Valdez
Studio Apartments

Nook on Valdez

2425 Valdez StOakland, CA 94612
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The Alician Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Alician Apartments

1450 Alice StOakland, CA 94612
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3301 Telegraph Ave.
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

3301 Telegraph Ave.

3301 Telegraph AveOakland, CA 94609
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Electric Lofts
Studio Apartments

Electric Lofts

2415 Valdez StOakland, CA 94612
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ArtHaus Grand
Studio Apartments

ArtHaus Grand

220 Grand AveOakland, CA 94610
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Oakland
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Oakland

787 22nd StOakland, CA 94612
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426 - 428 26th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

426 - 428 26th St

426-428 26th StOakland, CA 94612
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1130 30th Street
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1130 30th Street

1130 30th StOakland, CA 94608
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547 24th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

547 24th St

547 24th StOakland, CA 94612
Student Housing
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Fairmount Heights LLC.
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fairmount Heights LLC.

411 Fairmount AveOakland, CA 94611
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123 17th St Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

123 17th St Apartments

123 17th StOakland, CA 94612
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Summit Crest Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Summit Crest Apartments

2801 Summit StOakland, CA 94609
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2616 Harrison St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2616 Harrison St

2616 Harrison StOakland, CA 94612

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Montecito Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Montecito Apartments

149 Montecito AveOakland, CA 94610
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The Lakemont
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Lakemont

1520 Jackson StOakland, CA 94612
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431 Lee St.
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

431 Lee St.

431 Lee StOakland, CA 94610
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The Jefferson
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Jefferson

581 18th StOakland, CA 94612
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420 26th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

420 26th St

420 26th StOakland, CA 94612
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Northgate, Oakland, CA Local Guide

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 $765. ArtHaus Linden has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,198. Here are the most affordable Northgate apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Claridge ApartmentsStudio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$765
ArtHaus LindenStudio CStudio,1BA$1,198
ArtHaus NinthStudio/2Bedsplit 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,198
Nook on ValdezFLOOR PLAN EStudio,1BA$1,240
The Alician Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,295
Electric LoftsStudio G & HStudio,1BA$1,320
ArtHaus GrandBStudio,1BA$1,348
ArtHaus MagnoliaBStudio,1BA$1,348
ArtHaus ChestnutEStudio,1BA$1,348
Raymond ApartmentsStudio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northgate, CA

As of January 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northgate area is the $2.78 price per square foot 2335 Market St Model at 2335 Market St, Unit Unit B in the in the West Oakland neighborhood starting from $4,995. The second greatest value Northgate apartment is the 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Apartment Model at 169 Santa Rosa starting at $3,195 with a $2.00 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2335 Market St, Unit Unit B2335 Market St3BR,3BA$2.78
169 Santa Rosa3 Bedroom 2 Bath Apartment3BR,2BA$2.00
LESTER COURT, LLC3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$2.78
115 Moss2 Bedroom 2 Bath Apartment2BR,2BA$2.83
Residences at Lake MerrittTwo Bedroom B2A2BR,2BA$2.84
Fountainbleau Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.41
Tudor Hall1 bedroom1BR,1BA$2.77
Packard LoftsLoft 1Studio ,1BA$2.66
Alice Court1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.33
Piedmont1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Income-Restricted1BR,1BA$2.71

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers is proud to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities and towns across the United States and customized analysis for San Francisco, California. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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 $1,395.

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 $3,982.

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 35 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 $586 which is $3,396 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northgate.

Expert Rental Resources

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

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