Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer East Oakland Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $700 (9 Rentals)

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The Rose on Bond
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Rose on Bond

1638 47th AveOakland, CA 94601

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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 2 Beds unit found at Brookfield Place priced from $935. Granite Pointe Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,581. Here are the most affordable Outer East Oakland apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Brookfield Place2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$935
Granite Pointe Apartments2 Bedroom / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,581
Marina Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer East Oakland, CA

As of June 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outer East Oakland area is the $1.32 price per square foot Live/Work lofts Model at Vulcan Lofts in the in the St. Elizabeth neighborhood starting from $2,552. The second greatest value Outer East Oakland apartment is the 1815 Broadway Model at 1815 Broadway, Unit B starting at $2,249 with a $2.81 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$1.32
1815 Broadway, Unit B1815 Broadway1BR,1BA$2.81
Brookfield Place2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.20
Marina Haven Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath A2BR,2BA$3.11
Granite Pointe Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.16
401 Derby1BR/1BA E1BR,1BA$3.64
2510 Central2 BED 1 BATH2BR,1BA$4.61
Miley Gardens at Eastmont- 55+ Senior Affordable Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom C1BR,1BA$2.60
Marina Apartments1x11BR,1BA$3.62
Furnished Studio-Oakland - Alameda AirportFurnished Studio-Oakland - Alameda AirportStudio ,1BA$8.98

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Outer East Oakland, Oakland, CA

Ranked #109

Among neighborhoods in Oakland, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Outer East Oakland Neighborhood in Oakland, CA

Walk Score®

49 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

66 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

52 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer East Oakland Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Outer East Oakland?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Outer East Oakland is under $2,795.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Outer East Oakland?

The cheapest apartment in Outer East Oakland is Miley Gardens at Eastmont- 55+ Senior Affordable Apartments which is listed at $1,410, while the average apartment in Outer East Oakland costs $3,350.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Outer East Oakland?

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 1 regular apartments in Outer East Oakland 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 Outer East Oakland?

Cheap apartments in Outer East Oakland have an average cost of $220 which is $3,130 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer East Oakland.

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