
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oak Tree Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $900 (20 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Oak Tree area of Oakland.


2775-2777 E 21st St

1929 26th Avenue

2567 Foothill Blvd

1600 41st Ave

1910-1910 42nd Ave
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2375 Fruitvale Ave

2044 International Blvd - Sunny Studios

1707 36th Avenue

ArtHaus Oakbrook

2268-2274 E 15th St

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1616 35th Avenue

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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 | $1,862 | $1,200 | $2,500 |
| Oak Tree 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,150 | $1,300 | $3,599 |
| Oak Tree 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,814 | $1,749 | $4,300 |
| Oak Tree 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,952 | $1,995 | $3,995 |
| Oak Tree 4 Bedroom Apartments | $15,561 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 20 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Oak Tree Neighborhood of Oakland, CA.
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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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| ArtHaus Oakbrook | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,448 |
| 1929 26th Avenue | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $1,495 |
| 2554 E 16th Street | Floor Plan B - 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,548 |
| 2166 E 27th Street | Floor Plan B - 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,558 |
| 1616 35th Avenue | Floor Plan A - Studio/1BA | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vulcan Lofts | Live/Work lofts | Studio ,1BA | $1.23 |
| 3334 Elmwood Ave, Unit Elmwood upstairs | 3334 Elmwood Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| 1231 E 19th St, Unit E. 19th St. | 1231 E 19th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.88 |
| Exchange Studios | Flat A | Studio ,1BA | $2.17 |
| 3301 E 12th St | 1bdrm loft | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.57 |
| 3700 International Boulevard | Floor Plan C - 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.61 |
| 2946 Bona St, Unit 2950 bona | 2946 Bona St | 1BR,1BA | $2.72 |
| 3024 Fruitvale Ave | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.69 |
| 2166 E 27th Street | Floor Plan B - 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.83 |
| The Chase Apartment Homes | Studio | Studio ,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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