Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Port of Oakland Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,200 (9 Rentals)

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715 Peralta St
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715 Peralta St

715 Peralta StOakland, CA 94607

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Artthaus Mandela
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Artthaus Mandela

1705 Mandela PkyOakland, CA 94607
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Port of Oakland, Oakland, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Port of Oakland Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Port of Oakland area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at The Union priced from $1,699. Prescott Station has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,775. Here are the most affordable Port of Oakland apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The UnionA1Studio,1BA$1,699
Prescott StationStudioStudio,1BA$1,775
Lampwork LoftsLoft A: StudioStudio,1BA$1,840

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Port of Oakland, CA

As of June 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Port of Oakland area is the $2.40 price per square foot 1301 Adeline St Model at 1301 Adeline St, Unit LWR in the in the West Oakland neighborhood starting from $3,595. The second greatest value Port of Oakland apartment is the 1622 center st Model at 1622 center st, Unit 1622 #1 starting at $3,049 with a $2.35 price per square foot in the MacArthur Maze neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Port of Oakland apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1301 Adeline St, Unit LWR1301 Adeline St4BR,4BA$2.40
1622 center st, Unit 1622 #11622 center st3BR,2BA$2.35
1550 8th St, Unit 31550 8th St2BR,2BA$2.43
1622 Center St, Unit #11622 Center St3BR,2BA$2.90
The UnionB22BR,2BA$3.45
Icon At ParkPlan 1A1BR,1BA$3.78
The EmeryA21BR,1BA$4.92
Prescott StationStudioStudio ,1BA$4.18
Lampwork LoftsLoft A: StudioStudio ,1BA$4.43

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Port Of Oakland, Oakland, CA

Ranked #32

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Port of Oakland Neighborhood in Oakland, CA

Walk Score®

10 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

62 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

36 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Port of Oakland Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Port of Oakland?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Port of Oakland is under $3,165.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Port of Oakland?

The cheapest apartment in Port of Oakland is Prescott Station which is listed at $1,875, while the average apartment in Port of Oakland costs $4,715.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Port of 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 7 regular apartments in Port of 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 Port of Oakland?

Cheap apartments in Port of Oakland have an average cost of $220 which is $4,495 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Port of Oakland.

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