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

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Prescott Station
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$1,775 - $2,677
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Prescott Station

2121 Wood StOakland, CA 94607
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West End Commons
Studio Apartments

West End Commons

2800-3700 Mandela PkyOakland, CA 94608
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1688 Twelfth
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1688 Twelfth

1688 12th StOakland, CA 94607
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1028 Willow St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1028 Willow St

1028 Willow StOakland, CA 94607
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Station House
2 Bedroom Apartments

Station House

1401-1515 Wood StOakland, CA 94607
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Hannah Row
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hannah Row

1545 32nd StOakland, CA 94608
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1033 Magnolia St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1033 Magnolia St

1033 Magnolia StOakland, CA 94607
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1615 13th St
Studio Apartments

1615 13th St

1615 13th StOakland, CA 94607
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1680 14th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1680 14th St

1680 14th StOakland, CA 94607
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Zephyr Gate
Studio Apartments

Zephyr Gate

1203-1331 Wood StOakland, CA 94607
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822 Chester St
Studio Apartments

822 Chester St

822 Chester StOakland, CA 94607
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922-924 Center St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

922-924 Center St

922-924 Center StOakland, CA 94607

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1655 12th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1655 12th St

1655 12th StOakland, CA 94607
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1482 12th St
3 Bedroom Apartments

1482 12th St

1482 12th StOakland, CA 94607
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Red Star Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Red Star Apartments

1396 5th StOakland, CA 94607
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Lowell Bldg
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lowell Bldg

1717 12th StOakland, CA 94607
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824 Peralta St
Studio Apartments

824 Peralta St

824 Peralta StOakland, CA 94607
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1735 12 St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1735 12 St

1735 12 StOakland, CA 94607
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1410 Magnolia St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1410 Magnolia St

1410 Magnolia StOakland, CA 94607

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The Union
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Union

1510-1514 8th StOakland, CA 94607
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1432 12th St
3 Bedroom Apartments

1432 12th St

1432 12th StOakland, CA 94607
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1436-1442 11th St
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

1436-1442 11th St

1436-1442 11th StOakland, CA 94607
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715 Peralta St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

715 Peralta St

715 Peralta StOakland, CA 94607
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ArtHaus Mandela
Studio Apartments

ArtHaus Mandela

1705 Mandela PkyOakland, CA 94607
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5th Street Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5th Street Lofts

1155 5th StOakland, CA 94607
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St. Patrick's Terrace
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

St. Patrick's Terrace

1212 Center StOakland, CA 94607
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1769 Goss St
Studio Apartments

1769 Goss St

1769 Goss StOakland, CA 94607

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941 Center
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

941 Center

941 Center StOakland, CA 94607
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The Phoenix
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Phoenix

801 Pine StOakland, CA 94607
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1212 12th St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1212 12th St

1212 12th StOakland, CA 94607
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1565 32nd St
Studio Apartments

1565 32nd St

1565 32nd StEmeryville, CA 94608

Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

From theft to fire to water damage, the unexpected can happen to any renter. Discover why renters insurance is one of the smartest and most affordable investments you can make as a tenant.

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Icon At Park
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Icon At Park

1401 Park StEmeryville, CA 94608

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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
ArtHaus MandelaFloor Plan A Studio 1BAStudio,1BA$1,409
Prescott StationStudioStudio,1BA$1,775
Lampwork LoftsLoft A: StudioStudio,1BA$1,870
The Union1/11BR,1BA$2,395
5th Street LoftsLoft CStudio,1BA$2,865
The EmeryOA31BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
5th Street LoftsLoft CStudio ,1BA$2.12
The EmeryB42BR,2BA$3.89
The Union1/11BR,1BA$3.23
1510 Park Ave, Unit Studio1510 Park Ave1BR,1BA$4.81
Prescott StationStudioStudio ,1BA$4.18
Lampwork LoftsLoft A: StudioStudio ,1BA$4.51
ArtHaus MandelaFloor Plan B Studio 1BAStudio ,1BA$5.38

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Port Of Oakland, Oakland, CA

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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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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.

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