Cheap Homes for Rent in Old Oakland Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,800 (5 Rentals)

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property at 626 8th St

626 8th St, Unit #3

626 8th St
OaklandCA94607
property at 555 10th St

555 10th St

OaklandCA94607

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property at 655 12th St

655 12th St

OaklandCA94607

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Old Oakland, Oakland, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Old Oakland Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Old Oakland area of Oakland, CA is a 4 Beds unit found at 1900 Broadway priced from $1,332. ArtHaus Ninth has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,448. Here are the most affordable Old Oakland apartments for rent in Oakland, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1900 BroadwayCo-Living LT-02 Bedroom 44BR,2BA$1,332
ArtHaus NinthStudioStudio,1BA$1,448
Eleven Fifty Clay StreetS-BStudio,1BA$1,799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Oakland, CA

As of May 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Old Oakland area is the $2.59 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at 777 Broadway in the in the West Oakland neighborhood starting from $2,695. The second greatest value Old Oakland apartment is the One Bedroom A7 Model at The Lark starting at $3,403 with a $4.34 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
777 Broadway2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.59
The LarkOne Bedroom A71BR,1BA$4.34
South ShoreOne Bedroom 1x1A1BR,1BA$4.15
Domain OaklandOSTUAStudio ,1BA$3.20
LaunchJR-C11BR,1BA$4.91
Residences at Lake MerrittStudio E1CStudio ,1BA$3.96
Eleven Fifty Clay StreetS-D.2Studio ,1BA$4.20
AtlasRockridgeStudio ,1BA$5.04
ArtHaus NinthStudioStudio ,1BA$3.45
Portico WaterfrontS9Studio ,1BA$5.67

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Frequently Asked Questions about Old Oakland

What type of rentals are currently available in Old Oakland?

There are currently 38 Apartments for Rent in Old Oakland, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,448 to $6,234. There are also 7 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Old Oakland ranging from $1,895 to $2,900.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Old Oakland?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Old Oakland ranges from $1,895 to $2,900 with an average monthly rent of $2,554.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

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Written by: Lauren Harrington

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

Written by: Bobbi Jackson

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