Cheap Homes for Rent in Port of Oakland Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $600 (5 Rentals)

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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 ArtHaus Mandela priced from $1,398. 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 C Studio 1BAStudio,1BA$1,398
Prescott StationStudioStudio,1BA$1,775
** The Union ** Luxury and Modernity **StudioStudio,1BA$1,850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Port of Oakland, CA

As of May 24, 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 C1 Model at The Emery starting at $5,240 with a $3.88 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 EmeryC13BR,2BA$3.88
866 Pine St, Unit B866 Pine St4BR,1.5BA$2.56
1010 Chester St, Unit Lower Unit1010 Chester St3BR,2BA$2.96
Lampwork LoftsLoft E: 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.25
1510 Park Ave, Unit Studio1510 Park Ave1BR,1BA$4.81
** The Union ** Luxury and Modernity **StudioStudio ,1BA$3.83
Prescott StationStudioStudio ,1BA$4.18
ArtHaus MandelaFloor Plan C Studio 1BAStudio ,1BA$5.08

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Oakland

What type of rentals are currently available in Port of Oakland?

There are currently 82 Apartments for Rent in Port of Oakland, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,732 to $6,040. There are also 14 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Port of Oakland ranging from $660 to $5,995.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Port of Oakland?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Port of Oakland ranges from $660 to $5,995 with an average monthly rent of $3,716.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Port of Oakland?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Port of Oakland range from $2,295 to $6,040, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,900 to $3,600. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,850 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,200.

Expert Rental Resources

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