Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer East Oakland Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $700 (42 Rentals)

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property at 7630 Lockwood St

$1,900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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7630 Lockwood St
OaklandCA94621

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property at 538 Douglas Ave

$2,100

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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538 Douglas Ave

OaklandCA94603
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Brookfield Place
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Brookfield Place

555 98th AveOakland, CA 94603
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Pinewood Terrace
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pinewood Terrace

7036 Macarthur BlvdOakland, CA 94605
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Foothill Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Foothill Apartments

6500-6506 Foothill BlvdOakland, CA 94605
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5452 Bancroft Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

5452 Bancroft Ave

5452 Bancroft AveOakland, CA 94601

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2451 Seminary Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2451 Seminary Ave

2451 Seminary AveOakland, CA 94605
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The Rose on Bond
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Rose on Bond

1638 47th AveOakland, CA 94601
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The Palms On Seminary
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Palms On Seminary

1759 Seminary AveOakland, CA 94621
Senior Living
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Windsor Court Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Windsor Court Apartments

6638-6646 MacArthur BlvdOakland, CA 94605
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property at 1242 88th Ave

$1,900

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$1,900
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1242 88th Ave

OaklandCA94621
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High Street Studios
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

High Street Studios

4001 San Leandro StOakland, CA 94601
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Boathouse Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Boathouse Lofts

400 Derby AveOakland, CA 94601
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401 Derby
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

401 Derby

401 Derby AveOakland, CA 94601

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Marina Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Marina Apartments

2265 Marina BlvdSan Leandro, CA 94577
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Alameda 2235 LLC
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Alameda 2235 LLC

2235 Lincoln AveAlameda, CA 94501
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2060 San Antonio
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2060 San Antonio

2253 Central AveAlameda, CA 94501
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Argyle Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Argyle Apartments

2705 Marina BlvdSan Leandro, CA 94577
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Outer East Oakland, Oakland, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Outer East Oakland Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer East Oakland area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Miley Gardens at Eastmont- 55+ Senior Affordable Community priced from $796. Pinewood Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,395. Here are the most affordable Outer East Oakland apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Miley Gardens at Eastmont- 55+ Senior Affordable CommunityStudio 1 Bathroom AStudio,1BA$796
Pinewood Terrace0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,395
Foothill Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,425
2451 Seminary Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,495
Granite Pointe Apartments2 Bedroom / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,581
The Palms On Seminary1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,895
Newport ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,925
Marina Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,925
6619-6625 Bancroft Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,950
The Rose on BondFloor Plan C 2BR 1BA2BR,1BA$2,042

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer East Oakland, CA

As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer East Oakland 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 Outer East Oakland 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 Outer East Oakland apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Vulcan LoftsLive/Work loftsStudio ,1BA$1.23
1050-1066 47th Ave1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.82
Marina Plaza3 Bed 2 Bath B3BR,2BA$3.04
Granite Pointe Apartments3 Bedroom / 1 Bath3BR,1BA$3.02
Marina Vista2x12BR,1BA$2.89
6619-6625 Bancroft Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2.66
Miley Gardens at Eastmont- 55+ Senior Affordable Community1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom D1BR,1BA$3.10
Newport ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.38
Marina Apartments1x11BR,1BA$3.62
2451 Seminary Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2.97

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer East Oakland Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Outer East Oakland?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Outer East Oakland is at Miley Gardens at Eastmont- 55+ Senior Affordable Community listed at $796.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Outer East Oakland Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Outer East Oakland Apartment is $1,425 at Foothill Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Outer East Oakland Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Outer East Oakland is starting from $1,581 at Granite Pointe Apartments.

What is the most affordable Outer East Oakland Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Outer East Oakland Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Granite Pointe Apartments and starts from $1,660.

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