
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Port of Oakland Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,200 (10 Rentals)
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** The Union ** Luxury and Modernity **

Lampwork Lofts

Prescott Station

1010-1012 Wood St
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1720-1722 10th St

715 Peralta St

ArtHaus Mandela

The Emery
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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 | $2,264 | $1,696 | $2,830 |
| Port of Oakland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,995 | $1,600 | $3,868 |
| Port of Oakland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,609 | $1,733 | $4,620 |
| Port of Oakland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,954 | $1,895 | $9,912 |
| Port of Oakland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,463 | $2,995 | $3,800 |
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There are currently 10 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 $1,348. ** The Union ** Luxury and Modernity ** has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,696. 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 | D | Studio,1BA | $1,348 |
| ** The Union ** Luxury and Modernity ** | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,696 |
| Lampwork Lofts | Loft A: Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,740 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Port of Oakland, CA
As of January 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Port of Oakland area is the $2.77 price per square foot 1640 12th St Model at 1640 12th St in the in the MacArthur Maze neighborhood starting from $3,800. The second greatest value Port of Oakland apartment is the Loft C Model at 5th Street Lofts starting at $2,735 with a $2.03 price per square foot in the West Oakland 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1640 12th St | 1640 12th St | 4BR,1.5BA | $2.77 |
| 5th Street Lofts | Loft C | Studio ,1BA | $2.03 |
| 731 Willow St | 731 Willow St | 4BR,2BA | $2.40 |
| Icon At Park | Plan 1L | 1BR,1BA | $3.13 |
| 1537 9th St, Unit Beautifully Renovated 2BR | 1537 9th St | 2BR,2BA | $2.65 |
| 1510 Park Ave, Unit Studio | 1510 Park Ave | 1BR,1BA | $4.81 |
| The Emery | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $4.65 |
| Lampwork Lofts | Loft A: Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.08 |
| ** The Union ** Luxury and Modernity ** | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.69 |
| Prescott Station | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.18 |
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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 $3,610.
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 $14,285.
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 4 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 $172 which is $14,113 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Port of Oakland.
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