Cheap Homes for Rent in the Old Oakland Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,800 (3 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Old Oakland area of Oakland.

property at 626 8th St

$1,895

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Now

626 8th St, Unit #3

626 8th St
OaklandCA94607

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property at 585 9th St

$2,595

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$2,595

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$2,595

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

585 9th St, Unit 553

585 9th St
OaklandCA94607

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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Oakland, CA

As of July 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Old Oakland area is the $5.13 price per square foot 1-B Model at Eleven Fifty Clay Street in the in the West Oakland neighborhood starting from $3,091. The second greatest value Old Oakland apartment is the Floor Plan Penthouse Studio 1BA Model at ArtHaus Ninth starting at $1,723 with a $4.72 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.
Eleven Fifty Clay Street1-B1BR,1BA$5.13
ArtHaus NinthFloor Plan Penthouse Studio 1BAStudio ,1BA$4.72

Frequently Asked Questions about Old Oakland

What type of rentals are currently available in Old Oakland?

There are currently 29 Apartments for Rent in Old Oakland, CA with pricing that ranges from $2,472 to $3,200. There are also 9 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Old Oakland ranging from $1,895 to $3,800.

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 $3,800 with an average monthly rent of $2,735.

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