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Claridge Hotel LP.
634 15th StOakland, CA 94612
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801 14th StOakland, CA 94607
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1950 BroadwayOakland, CA 94612
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ANDYS at 1510 Webster Street
1510 Webster StOakland, CA 94612
828 Milton St
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1424 Market St
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The Moran
570 21st StOakland, CA 94612
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2121 Wood StOakland, CA 94607
698 Brockhurst St
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2350 Valley StOakland, CA 94612
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1614 Campbell StOakland, CA 94607
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626 8th St
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532 Union StOakland, CA 94607
856-860 32nd St
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471 26th StOakland, CA 94612
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535 30th St, Unit #2
535 30th StOakland, CA 94609
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763 Franklin St, Unit 221
763 Franklin StOakland, CA 94607
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The Brooklyn (Furnished Rooms)
392 11th StOakland, CA 94607
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1450 32nd StOakland, CA 94608
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Common MacArthur
873 32nd StOakland, CA 94608
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668 28th St
668 28th StOakland, CA 94609
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715 Peralta StOakland, CA 94607
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Linden Haus
2000 Linden StOakland, CA 94607
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ArtHaus Linden
1054 18th StOakland, CA 94607
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2432 Chestnut StOakland, CA 94607
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3301 Telegraph AveOakland, CA 94609
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1705 Mandela PkyOakland, CA 94607
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1925 Brush StOakland, CA 94612
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2242 Magnolia StOakland, CA 94607
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787 22nd StOakland, CA 94612
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530 24th StOakland, CA 94612
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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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547 24th St
547 24th StOakland, CA 94612
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1520 Castro St
1520 Castro StOakland, CA 94612
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ArtHaus Ninth
685 9th StOakland, CA 94607
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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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624 31st StOakland, CA 94609
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1425 Harrison StOakland, CA 94612
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1065 8th StOakland, CA 94607
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2850 Hannah StOakland, CA 94608
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ArtHaus Jack London
233 BroadwayOakland, CA 94607
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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 | $2,380 | $895 | $6,500 |
| Oak Center 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,800 | $1,696 | $4,611 |
| Oak Center 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,954 | $1,798 | $6,268 |
| Oak Center 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,388 | $2,225 | $6,748 |
| Oak Center 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,592 | $1,802 | $6,906 |
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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. Northgate Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable Oak Center apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Claridge Hotel LP. | SRO | Studio, | $895 |
| Northgate Terrace | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
| Common MacArthur | Floor Plan B 1BR 0BA | 1BR, | $1,063 |
| ArtHaus Linden | Floor Plan A Studio 1BA | Studio,1BA | $1,348 |
| ArtHaus Chestnut | Floor Plan D Studio 1BA | Studio,1BA | $1,348 |
| Oak Village | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,358 |
| ArtHaus Mandela | Floor Plan A Studio 1BA | Studio,1BA | $1,409 |
| ArtHaus Brush | Floor Plan C Studio 1BA | Studio,1BA | $1,419 |
| ArtHaus Magnolia | Floor Plan E Studio 1BA | Studio,1BA | $1,448 |
| ANDYS at 1510 Webster Street | Floor Plan 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,650 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oak Center, CA
As of June 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oak Center area is the $2.12 price per square foot Loft C Model at 5th Street Lofts in the in the West Oakland neighborhood starting from $2,865. The second greatest value Oak Center apartment is the 2600 Martin Luther King Jr Way Model at 2600 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Unit 2604 starting at $2,600 with a $2.17 price per square foot in the Ralph Bunche 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5th Street Lofts | Loft C | Studio ,1BA | $2.12 |
| 2600 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Unit 2604 | 2600 Martin Luther King Jr Way | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.17 |
| 3136 Union St, Unit 3136 | 3136 Union St | 3BR,1BA | $2.81 |
| Lantana Uptown | B5 | 2BR,2BA | $3.50 |
| The Uptown | A02 | 1BR,1BA | $3.22 |
| 2335 Market St, Unit A | 2335 Market St | 1BR,1BA | $3.22 |
| Domain Oakland | 1LC | 1BR,1BA | $3.33 |
| 763 Franklin St, Unit 221 | 763 Franklin St | 1BR,1BA | $2.86 |
| Oak Village | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.18 |
| Northgate Terrace | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.20 |
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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 $1,650.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Oak Center?
The cheapest apartment in Oak Center is Common MacArthur which is listed at $1,063, while the average apartment in Oak Center costs $16,407.
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 16 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 $967 which is $15,440 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oak Center.
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