Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oak Center Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $800 (30 Rentals)

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ArtHaus Linden
Studio Apartments

ArtHaus Linden

1054 18th StOakland, CA 94607

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715 Peralta St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

715 Peralta St

715 Peralta StOakland, CA 94607
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ArtHaus Brush
Studio Apartments

ArtHaus Brush

1925 Brush StOakland, CA 94612
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ArtHaus Mandela
Studio Apartments

ArtHaus Mandela

1705 Mandela PkyOakland, CA 94607
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ArtHaus Ninth
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

ArtHaus Ninth

685 9th StOakland, CA 94607
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ArtHaus Northgate
Studio Apartments

ArtHaus Northgate

2618 Martin Luther King Jr WayOakland, CA 94612

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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
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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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3301 Telegraph Ave.
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3301 Telegraph Ave.

3301 Telegraph AveOakland, CA 94609

Oak Center, Oakland, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Oak Center Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Oak Center area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Claridge Apartments priced from $915. ArtHaus Brush has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,318. Here are the most affordable Oak Center apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Claridge ApartmentsSRO1BR,$915
ArtHaus BrushFloor Plan C Studio 1BAStudio,1BA$1,318
ArtHaus MandelaFloor Plan D Studio 1BAStudio,1BA$1,348
Oak VillageStudioStudio,1BA$1,358
ArtHaus NinthFloor Plan B Studio 1BA Split BedroomStudio,1BA$1,363
ArtHaus NorthgateFloor Plan C Studio 1BAStudio,1BA$1,398
ArtHaus MagnoliaFloor Plan D Studio 1BAStudio,1BA$1,428
ArtHaus LindenFloor Plan A Studio 1BAStudio,1BA$1,495
1900 BroadwayCo-Living LT-02 Bedroom 14BR,2BA$1,645
ANDYS at 1510 Webster StreetFloor Plan 11BR,1BA$1,650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oak Center, CA

As of February 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oak Center 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 Oak Center apartment is the Loft C Model at 5th Street Lofts starting at $2,735 with a $2.03 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2335 Market St, Unit Unit B2335 Market St3BR,3BA$2.78
5th Street LoftsLoft CStudio ,1BA$2.03
Denizen Apartments2E2BR,2BA$2.71
731 Willow St731 Willow St4BR,2BA$2.40
2606 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Unit 26062606 Martin Luther King Jr Way3BR,1.5BA$2.00
2903 West St, Unit 29012903 West St2BR,1BA$2.55
3136 Union St, Unit 31363136 Union St3BR,1BA$2.81
Telegraph Loftsslo f1Studio ,1BA$2.35
722 30th St, Unit UPPER722 30th St3BR,2BA$2.80
709 32nd St709 32nd St3BR,1BA$2.60

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Oak Center, Oakland, CA

Ranked #22

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Oakland. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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 $1,650.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Oak Center?

The cheapest apartment in Oak Center is Claridge Apartments which is listed at $915, while the average apartment in Oak Center costs $12,850.

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 17 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 $725 which is $12,125 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oak Center.

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