Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Port of Oakland Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,200 (15 Rentals)

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715 Peralta StOakland, CA 94607
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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 Lampwork Lofts priced from $1,740. The Union has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,850. Here are the most affordable Port of Oakland apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lampwork LoftsLoft A: StudioStudio,1BA$1,740
The UnionA21BR,1BA$1,850
Prescott StationOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,875
5th Street LoftsLoft CStudio,1BA$2,735
The EmeryS3Studio,1BA$2,840

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Port of Oakland, CA

As of November 02, 2025 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1640 12th St1640 12th St4BR,1.5BA$2.77
5th Street LoftsLoft CStudio ,1BA$2.03
1642 12th St, Unit 1642 12th St Oakland1642 12th St4BR,1.5BA$2.79
Icon At ParkPlan 1D1BR,1BA$3.80
873 Wood St, Unit 1873 Wood St2BR,1.5BA$2.64
The EmeryA21BR,1BA$4.74
1423 11th St, Unit B1423 11th St2BR,1BA$3.60
Lampwork LoftsLoft A: StudioStudio ,1BA$3.08
The UnionA21BR,1BA$3.78
Prescott StationOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.95

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Port Of Oakland, Oakland, CA

Ranked #48

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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 $3,190.

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

The cheapest apartment in Port of Oakland is The Union which is listed at $1,850, while the average apartment in Port of Oakland costs $11,431.

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 2 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 $122 which is $11,309 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Port of Oakland.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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Written by: Trey Huguley

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