Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oak Center Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $700 (28 Rentals)

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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 Northgate
Studio Apartments

ArtHaus Northgate

2618 Martin Luther King Jr WayOakland, 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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ArtHaus Mandela
Studio Apartments

ArtHaus Mandela

1705 Mandela PkyOakland, CA 94607
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ArtHaus Linden
Studio Apartments

ArtHaus Linden

1054 18th StOakland, CA 94607
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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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2000 Linden
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2000 Linden

2000 Linden StOakland, CA 94607
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547 24th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

547 24th St

547 24th 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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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 Studio unit found at Claridge Apartments priced from $765. ArtHaus Ninth has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,198. Here are the most affordable Oak Center apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Claridge ApartmentsStudio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$765
ArtHaus NinthStudioStudio,1BA$1,198
ArtHaus NorthgateAStudio,1BA$1,298
3301 Telegraph Ave.0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,300
ArtHaus ChestnutBStudio,1BA$1,328
ArtHaus MandelaDStudio,1BA$1,350
ArtHaus LindenStudio BStudio,1BA$1,495
ArtHaus MagnoliaCStudio,1BA$1,500
ArtHaus BrushCStudio,1BA$1,500
Oak VillageStudioStudio,1BA$1,638

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oak Center, CA

As of December 28, 2025 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 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 B2335 Market St3BR,3BA$2.78
5th Street LoftsLoft CStudio ,1BA$2.03
Telegraph Loftsslo f1Studio ,1BA$2.35
1537 9th St, Unit Beautifully Renovated 2BR1537 9th St2BR,2BA$2.65
Lampwork LoftsLoft E: 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.09
The UptownA021BR,1BA$3.07
Bell Uptown DistrictA1B1BR,1BA$3.22
ArtHaus HannahTraditional 1BR l Model B1BR,1BA$2.97
The Jefferson1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.09
3301 Telegraph Ave.0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.89

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Oak Center, Oakland, CA

Ranked #19

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 $1,638.

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 $1,650, while the average apartment in Oak Center costs $14,773.

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 37 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 $580 which is $14,193 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oak Center.

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