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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 Hotel LLC. priced from $815. Hillcastle Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here are the most affordable Northgate apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Claridge Hotel LLC.Studio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$815
Hillcastle ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,200
Nook on ValdezFLOOR PLAN EStudio,1BA$1,220
3301 Telegraph Ave.0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,250
1900 BroadwayCo-Living LT-02 Bedroom 24BR,2BA$1,275

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northgate, CA

As of August 01, 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 $2,795 with a $1.60 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 B2335 Market St3BR,3BA$2.22
350 Vernon2 Bedroom 2 Bath Apartment2BR,2BA$1.60
1419 West St, Unit A1419 West St3BR,2BA$2.19
1465 1st Ave, Unit 1469A1465 1st Ave3BR,1BA$1.81
2804 Adeline St2804 Adeline St2BR,2BA$2.27
The Blue Cap Lofts1bed 2bath1BR,2BA$2.08
763 15th St, Unit Beautiful 2 large bedroom763 15th St2BR,1BA$2.31
2445 Telegraph Ave, Unit Apt 2042445 Telegraph Ave2BR,2BA$2.37
Lakeshore Gardens1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.23
Alice Court1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.33

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Frequently Asked Questions about Northgate

What type of rentals are currently available in Northgate?

There are currently 1369 Apartments for Rent in Northgate, CA with pricing that ranges from $800 to $18,467. There are also 92 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Northgate ranging from $950 to $5,200.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Northgate?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Northgate ranges from $950 to $5,200 with an average monthly rent of $2,764.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Northgate?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Northgate range from $2,295 to $18,467, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,500 to $5,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,499 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,275.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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