597 23rd St
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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oak Center Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $800 (41 Rentals)
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Claridge Hotel LP.
634 15th StOakland, CA 94612
1234 Union St
OaklandCA94607
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Northgate Terrace
550 24th StOakland, CA 94612
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$1,358 - $1,750Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Oak Village
801 14th StOakland, CA 94607
2920 Filbert St
OaklandCA94608
680 14th St
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$1,500 - $1,975
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535 30th St
535 30th StOakland, CA 94609
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530 24th Street
530 24th StOakland, CA 94612
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$1,731 - $2,706
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ANDYS at 1510 Webster Street
1510 Webster StOakland, CA 94612
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The Union
532 Union StOakland, CA 94607
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$1,770 - $2,629Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Lampwork Lofts
1614 Campbell StOakland, CA 94607
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Prescott Station
2121 Wood StOakland, CA 94607
1808 Filbert St
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540 32nd St
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$1,812 - $8,133
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1900 Broadway
1950 BroadwayOakland, CA 94612
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$1,834 - $3,005Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Moran
570 21st StOakland, CA 94612
1705 Linden St
OaklandCA94607
626 8th St, Unit #3, Unit #3
626 8th St
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The Brooklyn (Furnished Rooms)
392 11th StOakland, CA 94607
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Louise Street Lofts
1450 32nd StOakland, CA 94608
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668 28th St
668 28th StOakland, CA 94609
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715 Peralta St
715 Peralta StOakland, CA 94607
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3301 Telegraph Ave.
3301 Telegraph AveOakland, CA 94609
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ArtHaus Linden
1054 18th StOakland, CA 94607
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ArtHaus Brush
1925 Brush StOakland, CA 94612
2916 Filbert St
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ArtHaus Northgate
2618 Martin Luther King Jr WayOakland, CA 94612
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Oakland
787 22nd StOakland, CA 94612
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426 - 428 26th St
426-428 26th StOakland, CA 94612
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2621-2627 Martin Luther King Jr Way
2621-2627 Martin Luther King Jr WayOakland, CA 94612
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1130 30th Street
1130 30th StOakland, CA 94608
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ArtHaus Chestnut
2432 Chestnut StOakland, CA 94607
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ArtHaus Magnolia
2242 Magnolia StOakland, CA 94607
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547 24th St
547 24th StOakland, CA 94612
544 Merrimac St
OaklandCA94612
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The Jefferson
581 18th StOakland, CA 94612
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420 26th St
420 26th StOakland, CA 94612
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ArtHaus Ninth
685 9th StOakland, CA 94607
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1425 Harrison Street Apartments
1425 Harrison StOakland, CA 94612
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ArtHaus Hannah
2850 Hannah StOakland, CA 94608
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Oak Center, Oakland, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Oak Center?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Center Studio Apartments | $2,040 | $895 | $6,500 |
| Oak Center 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,638 | $1,750 | $4,116 |
| Oak Center 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,154 | $1,798 | $5,388 |
| Oak Center 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,062 | $1,995 | $6,056 |
| Oak Center 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,459 | $1,812 | $6,933 |
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Cheapest Available Oak Center Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Oak Center area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Claridge Hotel LP. priced from $895. Oak Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,358. Here are the most affordable Oak Center apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claridge Hotel LP. | SRO | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| Oak Village | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,358 |
| ArtHaus Brush | Floor Plan C Studio 1BA | Studio,1BA | $1,380 |
| ArtHaus Northgate | Floor Plan B Studio 1BA | Studio,1BA | $1,468 |
| ArtHaus Chestnut | Floor Plan E Studio 1BA | Studio,1BA | $1,515 |
| ArtHaus Magnolia | Floor Plan A Studio 1BA | Studio,1BA | $1,528 |
| 530 24th Street | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
| ANDYS at 1510 Webster Street | Floor Plan 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,731 |
| Lampwork Lofts | Loft A: Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,770 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oak Center, CA
As of April 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oak Center area is the $2.05 price per square foot Loft C Model at 5th Street Lofts in the in the West Oakland neighborhood starting from $2,765. The second greatest value Oak Center apartment is the 731 Willow St Model at 731 Willow St starting at $2,995 with a $2.40 price per square foot in the West Oakland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Oak Center apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 5th Street Lofts | Loft C | Studio ,1BA | $2.05 |
| 731 Willow St | 731 Willow St | 4BR,2BA | $2.40 |
| Telegraph Lofts | slo f2 | Studio ,1BA | $2.15 |
| 3136 Union St, Unit 3136 | 3136 Union St | 3BR,1BA | $2.81 |
| 722 30th St, Unit UPPER | 722 30th St | 3BR,2BA | $2.80 |
| 709 32nd St | 709 32nd St | 3BR,1BA | $2.60 |
| 2335 Market St, Unit A | 2335 Market St | 1BR,1BA | $3.12 |
| 543 30th St, Unit A | 543 30th St | 1BR,1BA | $3.33 |
| ArtHaus Hannah | Floor Plan B 1BR 1BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.35 |
| Oak Village | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.18 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Oak Center Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Oak Center?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Oak Center is under $1,770.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Oak Center?
The cheapest apartment in Oak Center is ANDYS at 1510 Webster Street which is listed at $1,731, while the average apartment in Oak Center costs $3,087.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Oak Center?
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 18 regular apartments in Oak Center 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 Oak Center?
Cheap apartments in Oak Center have an average cost of $726 which is $2,361 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oak Center.
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