
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Port of Oakland Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,200 (7 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Port of Oakland?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port of Oakland Studio Apartments | $2,492 | $1,775 | $3,531 |
| Port of Oakland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,298 | $1,875 | $4,083 |
| Port of Oakland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,716 | $2,395 | $6,379 |
| Port of Oakland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,573 | $3,495 | $6,470 |
| Port of Oakland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,547 | $3,295 | $3,800 |
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There are currently 7 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Port of Oakland Neighborhood of Oakland, CA.
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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 ArtHaus Mandela priced from $1,628. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| ArtHaus Mandela | Floor Plan C Studio 1BA | Studio,1BA | $1,628 |
| Prescott Station | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,775 |
| Lampwork Lofts | Loft A: Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Port of Oakland, CA
As of September 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Port of Oakland area is the $4.81 price per square foot 1510 Park Ave Model at 1510 Park Ave, Unit Studio in the in the MacArthur Maze neighborhood starting from $3,100. The second greatest value Port of Oakland apartment is the S2 Model at The Emery starting at $3,271 with a $6.35 price per square foot in the Emeryville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Port of Oakland apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1510 Park Ave, Unit Studio | 1510 Park Ave | 1BR,1BA | $4.81 |
| The Emery | S2 | Studio ,1BA | $6.35 |
| Lampwork Lofts | Loft A: Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.43 |
| Prescott Station | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.18 |
| ArtHaus Mandela | Floor Plan B Studio 1BA | Studio ,1BA | $6.87 |
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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 $3,271.
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 $3,843.
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 12 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 $3,158 which is $685 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Port of Oakland.
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