
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Prescott Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,200 (38 Rentals)
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Lampwork Lofts

Total Monthly Price
882 Wood St

West End Commons

1028 Willow St

1688 Twelfth

Station House

1680 14th St

Zephyr Gate
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Ellis at Central Station

1033 Magnolia St

1615 13th St

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1482 12th St

822 Chester St

1655 12th St

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824 Peralta St

1410 Magnolia St

The Union

1432 12th St

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1735 12 St

1436-1442 11th St

715 Peralta St
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ArtHaus Mandela

Ironhorse at Central Station

St. Patrick's Terrace

1769 Goss St

941 Center

The Phoenix

1212 12th St

1510 Park Ave, Unit Studio, Unit Studio

2 bed, 1000 sqft condo with parking
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1565 32nd St

Icon At Park
Prescott, Oakland, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Prescott?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prescott Studio Apartments | $1,772 | $1,770 | $1,775 |
| Prescott 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,789 | $2,358 | $3,250 |
| Prescott 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,450 | $2,250 | $2,650 |
| Prescott 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,063 | $2,595 | $3,700 |
| Prescott 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,995 | $2,995 | $2,995 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 38 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Prescott Neighborhood of Oakland, CA.
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Cheapest Available Prescott Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Prescott area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at ArtHaus Mandela priced from $1,500. Lampwork Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,770. Here are the most affordable Prescott apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| ArtHaus Mandela | Floor Plan B Studio 1BA | Studio,1BA | $1,500 |
| Lampwork Lofts | Loft A: Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,770 |
| Icon At Park | Plan 1F | 1BR,1BA | $3,116 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Prescott, CA
As of April 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Prescott area is the $2.40 price per square foot 731 Willow St Model at 731 Willow St in the in the West Oakland neighborhood starting from $2,995. The second greatest value Prescott apartment is the 1010 Chester St Model at 1010 Chester St, Unit Lower Unit starting at $3,700 with a $2.96 price per square foot in the West Oakland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Prescott apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 731 Willow St | 731 Willow St | 4BR,2BA | $2.40 |
| 1010 Chester St, Unit Lower Unit | 1010 Chester St | 3BR,2BA | $2.96 |
| Icon At Park | Plan 1F | 1BR,1BA | $3.25 |
| 1510 Park Ave, Unit Studio | 1510 Park Ave | 1BR,1BA | $4.81 |
| Lampwork Lofts | Loft A: Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.66 |
| ArtHaus Mandela | Floor Plan B Studio 1BA | Studio ,1BA | $5.45 |
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3.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Prescott Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Prescott Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Prescott Apartment is $2,358 at Lampwork Lofts.
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