
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Oakland Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,600 (24 Rentals)
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763 Franklin St, Unit 221, Unit 221

8 Orchids Condominium

555 10th Street Apartments

518-524 7th St

Market Square Homes

The Eighth Street Lofts

673 10th St
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525 8th St

658 8th St

663 11th St

683-685 9th St

514 7th St

674 10th St

City Center Plaza

Landmark Place Condominiums
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621-623 62 10th St

578 7th St

593 8th St

929-939 Martin Luther King Jr Way

777 Broadway

410-418 7th St

ArtHaus Ninth

568 9th St
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Old Oakland, Oakland, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Old Oakland?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Oakland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,348 | $1,950 | $2,563 |
| Old Oakland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,185 | $3,150 | $3,220 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 24 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Old Oakland Neighborhood of Oakland, CA.
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Cheapest Available Old Oakland Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Old Oakland area of Oakland, CA is a Studio unit found at ArtHaus Ninth priced from $1,671. 777 Broadway has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $3,095. Here are the most affordable Old Oakland apartments for rent in Oakland, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| ArtHaus Ninth | Floor Plan A Studio 1BA | Studio,1BA | $1,671 |
| 777 Broadway | 2BR/2.5BA | 2BR,2BA | $3,095 |
| Eleven Fifty Clay Street | 2-B | 2BR,2BA | $3,220 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Oakland, CA
As of May 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Old Oakland area is the $2.98 price per square foot 2-B Model at Eleven Fifty Clay Street in the in the West Oakland neighborhood starting from $3,220. The second greatest value Old Oakland apartment is the 2BR/2.5BA Model at 777 Broadway starting at $3,095 with a $3.36 price per square foot in the West Oakland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Old Oakland apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eleven Fifty Clay Street | 2-B | 2BR,2BA | $2.98 |
| 777 Broadway | 2BR/2.5BA | 2BR,2.5BA | $3.36 |
| ArtHaus Ninth | Floor Plan B 2BR 2BA Co Living | 2BR,2BA | $4.07 |
| 763 Franklin St, Unit 221 | 763 Franklin St | 1BR,1BA | $2.86 |
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