Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oak Tree Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $900 (20 Rentals)

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1707 36th Avenue
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1707 36th Avenue

1701-1707 36th AveOakland, CA 94601
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ArtHaus Oakbrook
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

ArtHaus Oakbrook

1232 E 19th StOakland, CA 94606

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Eastwood Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Eastwood Apartments

1715 High StOakland, CA 94601
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1616 35th Avenue
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1616 35th Avenue

1616 35th AveOakland, CA 94601
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1454 36th Avenue
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1454 36th Avenue

1454 36th AveOakland, CA 94601
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1828 28th Avenue
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1828 28th Avenue

1828 28th AveOakland, CA 94601

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Palmcrest
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Palmcrest

1125 E 18th StOakland, CA 94606

Cheapest Available Oak Tree Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Oak Tree area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at ArtHaus Oakbrook priced from $1,448. 1929 26th Avenue has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,495. Here are the most affordable Oak Tree apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
ArtHaus OakbrookStudioStudio,1BA$1,448
1929 26th AvenueStudio1BR,1BA$1,495
2554 E 16th StreetFloor Plan B - 1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,548
2166 E 27th StreetFloor Plan B - 1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,558
1616 35th AvenueFloor Plan A - Studio/1BAStudio,1BA$1,563

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oak Tree, CA

As of January 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oak Tree area is the $1.23 price per square foot Live/Work lofts Model at Vulcan Lofts in the in the St. Elizabeth neighborhood starting from $2,050. The second greatest value Oak Tree apartment is the 3334 Elmwood Ave Model at 3334 Elmwood Ave, Unit Elmwood upstairs starting at $2,600 with a $1.73 price per square foot in the Fruitvale Station neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Oak Tree apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Vulcan LoftsLive/Work loftsStudio ,1BA$1.23
3334 Elmwood Ave, Unit Elmwood upstairs3334 Elmwood Ave2BR,1BA$1.73
1231 E 19th St, Unit E. 19th St.1231 E 19th St2BR,1BA$1.88
Exchange StudiosFlat AStudio ,1BA$2.17
3301 E 12th St1bdrm loft1BR,1.5BA$2.57
3700 International BoulevardFloor Plan C - 2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$2.61
2946 Bona St, Unit 2950 bona2946 Bona St1BR,1BA$2.72
3024 Fruitvale Ave2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.69
2166 E 27th StreetFloor Plan B - 1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.83
The Chase Apartment HomesStudioStudio ,1BA$2.87

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Oak Tree Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Oak Tree?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Oak Tree is under $2,050.

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

The cheapest apartment in Oak Tree is 1929 26th Avenue which is listed at $1,495, while the average apartment in Oak Tree costs $15,561.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Oak Tree?

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 2 regular apartments in Oak Tree 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 Tree?

Cheap apartments in Oak Tree have an average cost of $217 which is $15,344 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oak Tree.

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