
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Port of Oakland Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,200 (41 Rentals)
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Prescott Station

Lampwork Lofts

West End Commons

1688 Twelfth

1028 Willow St

Station House

Hannah Row
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Ellis at Central Station

1033 Magnolia St

1615 13th St

1680 14th St

Zephyr Gate

8 Live/Work Units - Exempt from Rent Control

822 Chester St

922-924 Center St
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1655 12th St

1482 12th St

Red Star Apartments

Lowell Bldg

824 Peralta St

1735 12 St

1410 Magnolia St

Pacific Cannery Lofts
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The Union

1432 12th St

1436-1442 11th St

715 Peralta St

ArtHaus Mandela

5th Street Lofts

St. Patrick's Terrace

1769 Goss St
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Ironhorse at Central Station

941 Center

The Phoenix

1212 12th St

The Emery

1510 Park Ave, Unit Studio

2 bed, 1000 sqft condo with parking

1565 32nd St
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Port of Oakland, Oakland, CA Local Guide

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 | $2,520 | $1,775 | $3,273 |
| Port of Oakland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,017 | $1,905 | $3,731 |
| Port of Oakland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,246 | $1,747 | $4,981 |
| Port of Oakland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,020 | $2,295 | $6,018 |
| Port of Oakland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,100 | $3,100 | $3,100 |
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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 $1,409. 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 A Studio 1BA | Studio,1BA | $1,409 |
| Prescott Station | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,775 |
| Lampwork Lofts | Loft A: Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,870 |
| The Union | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,395 |
| 5th Street Lofts | Loft C | Studio,1BA | $2,865 |
| The Emery | OA3 | 1BR,1BA | $3,012 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Port of Oakland, CA
As of June 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Port of Oakland area is the $2.12 price per square foot Loft C Model at 5th Street Lofts in the in the West Oakland neighborhood starting from $2,865. The second greatest value Port of Oakland apartment is the B4 Model at The Emery starting at $4,541 with a $3.89 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5th Street Lofts | Loft C | Studio ,1BA | $2.12 |
| The Emery | B4 | 2BR,2BA | $3.89 |
| The Union | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.23 |
| 1510 Park Ave, Unit Studio | 1510 Park Ave | 1BR,1BA | $4.81 |
| Prescott Station | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.18 |
| Lampwork Lofts | Loft A: Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.51 |
| ArtHaus Mandela | Floor Plan B Studio 1BA | Studio ,1BA | $5.38 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Port of Oakland Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Port of Oakland?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Port of Oakland is at ArtHaus Mandela listed at $1,409.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Port of Oakland Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Port of Oakland Apartment is $1,875 at Prescott Station.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Port of Oakland Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Port of Oakland is starting from $2,595 at The Union.
What is the most affordable Port of Oakland Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Port of Oakland Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Emery and starts from $5,208.
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