
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oak Tree Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $900 (52 Rentals)
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3619-3619 San Leandro St

2555 Foothill Blvd, Unit 106

1929 26th Avenue

1773 28th Ave, Unit #1775

2648 E 27th St

2539 Grande Vista Ave

1843-1847 E 25th St

1830 10th Ave, Unit 8

2658 23rd Ave, Unit Bedroom 1
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22 Deering Ct

1812 E 17th St

Vulcan Lofts

3487 Paxton Ave

2375 Fruitvale Ave

Cruz Haus

2042-2046 International Blvd

Ivy Haus

Village Haus

2308 Foothill Blvd
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2268-2274 E 15th St

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1832 Fruitvale Avenue

Casa Sueños

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Station Haus

Fruitvale Haus

Palm Haus

Palmcrest
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Alfred Apartments

1009 E 22nd St

01835

Oakland Heights - 55+ Active Adult Apartments

2333 Humboldt Avenue

Garden Haus

ArtHaus Oakbrook

2000 36th Ave

2811 NICOL

1934 9th Ave
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2633 E 16th St

Oxford Arms LLC.

2425-2429 Humboldt Ave

High Street Studios

2805 E 16th St

East Lake Court

The Wilshire

Bella Haus

paxton

Boathouse Lofts
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Oak Tree, Oakland, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Oak Tree?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Tree Studio Apartments | $2,212 | $1,595 | $5,100 |
| Oak Tree 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,793 | $1,450 | $2,908 |
| Oak Tree 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,435 | $1,995 | $2,800 |
| Oak Tree 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,501 | $2,100 | $3,408 |
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Cheapest Available Oak Tree Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Oak Tree area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Cruz Haus priced from $1,289. 1832 Fruitvale Avenue has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,545. Here are the most affordable Oak Tree apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cruz Haus | Floor Plan B 1BR 1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,289 |
| 1832 Fruitvale Avenue | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,545 |
| 1929 26th Avenue | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
| Station Haus | Floor Plan A Studio 1BA | Studio,1BA | $1,636 |
| Fruitvale Haus | Floor Plan B 1BR 1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,655 |
| The Chase Apartment Homes | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,706 |
| Garden Haus | Floor Plan B 1BR 1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,818 |
| ArtHaus Oakbrook | Floor Plan A Studio 1BA | Studio,1BA | $1,838 |
| 2811 NICOL | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oak Tree, CA
As of September 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oak Tree area is the $0.89 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 1-Bedroom Model at 1050-1066 47th Ave starting at $2,908 with a $1.82 price per square foot in the St. Elizabeth neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Oak Tree apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vulcan Lofts | Live/Work lofts | Studio ,1BA | $0.89 |
| 1050-1066 47th Ave | 1-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.82 |
| Oakland Heights - 55+ Active Adult Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.97 |
| 1773 28th Ave, Unit #1775 | 1773 28th Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| The Chase Apartment Homes | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.46 |
| 2633 E 16th St | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.95 |
| Fruitvale Haus | Floor Plan B 1BR 1BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.72 |
| Garden Haus | Floor Plan B 1BR 1BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.03 |
| 2811 NICOL | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.38 |
| Station Haus | Floor Plan A Studio 1BA | Studio ,1BA | $3.64 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Oak Tree Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Oak Tree?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Oak Tree is at 1832 Fruitvale Avenue listed at $1,545.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Oak Tree Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Oak Tree Apartment is $1,289 at Cruz Haus.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Oak Tree Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Oak Tree is starting from $2,156 at The Chase Apartment Homes.
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