
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer East Oakland Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $700 (44 Rentals)
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151 Catron Dr

2684 73rd Ave, Unit Apt 2

41

37

Vulcan Lofts

1131 88th Ave, Unit B

401 Derby
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8330 Birch St

840 36th Ave

538 Douglas Ave

Brookfield Place

The Rose on Bond

Miley Gardens at Eastmont- 55+ Senior Affordable Community

Foothill Apartments

Pinewood Terrace
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2451 Seminary Ave

2646 64th Ave

Avenal Avenue Apartments

Granite Pointe Apartments

5452 Bancroft Ave

1242 88th Ave

The Palms On Seminary

9008 A St
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Windsor Court Apartments

6619-6625 Bancroft Ave

6621 Bancroft Ave

1160 98th Ave

High Street Studios

Boathouse Lofts

538 Douglas Ave
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2154 Buena Vista Ave

3249 Encinal Ave

2108 San Antonio Ave

2318 Santa Clara Ave

Newport Apartments

2103 Clinton Ave, Unit B

1312 Chestnut St

1159 Broadway, Unit 1159
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Alameda 2235 LLC

2060 San Antonio

2320 Buena Vista Ave

Argyle Apartments
Outer East Oakland, Oakland, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Outer East Oakland?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer East Oakland Studio Apartments | $2,119 | $1,295 | $2,939 |
| Outer East Oakland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,358 | $1,650 | $3,599 |
| Outer East Oakland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,700 | $1,650 | $3,800 |
| Outer East Oakland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,236 | $2,200 | $3,700 |
| Outer East Oakland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,600 | $4,600 | $4,600 |
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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 $1,390. Foothill Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,425. Here are the most affordable Outer East Oakland apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miley Gardens at Eastmont- 55+ Senior Affordable Community | Studio 1 Bathroom C | Studio,1BA | $1,390 |
| Foothill Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,425 |
| Pinewood Terrace | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
| 2451 Seminary Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,495 |
| Granite Pointe Apartments | 2 Bedroom / 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,581 |
| 5452 Bancroft Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,595 |
| The Palms On Seminary | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
| Newport Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,925 |
| 6619-6625 Bancroft Ave | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1,950 |
| The Rose on Bond | Floor Plan C 2BR 1BA | 2BR,1BA | $2,042 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer East Oakland, CA
As of June 12, 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vulcan Lofts | Live/Work lofts | Studio ,1BA | $1.23 |
| 1050-1066 47th Ave | 1-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.82 |
| 401 Derby | 2BR/2BA M | 2BR,2BA | $2.92 |
| Granite Pointe Apartments | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.93 |
| Marina Haven Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath B | 2BR,1BA | $2.73 |
| Marina Vista | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.89 |
| 6619-6625 Bancroft Ave | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $2.66 |
| Miley Gardens at Eastmont- 55+ Senior Affordable Community | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom D | 1BR,1BA | $3.10 |
| 2451 Seminary Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $2.97 |
| 5452 Bancroft Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $3.22 |
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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 $1,390.
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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