
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ralph Bunche Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $800 (35 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Ralph Bunche area of Oakland.


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Ralph Bunche, Oakland, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Ralph Bunche?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ralph Bunche Studio Apartments | $2,007 | $815 | $3,670 |
| Ralph Bunche 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,475 | $800 | $4,560 |
| Ralph Bunche 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,456 | $2,028 | $5,615 |
| Ralph Bunche 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,834 | $2,012 | $4,993 |
| Ralph Bunche 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,080 | $2,378 | $3,800 |
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There are currently 35 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Ralph Bunche Neighborhood of Oakland, CA.
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Cheapest Available Ralph Bunche Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Ralph Bunche area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at ArtHaus Chestnut priced from $1,298. 3301 Telegraph Ave. has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here are the most affordable Ralph Bunche apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| ArtHaus Chestnut | C | Studio,1BA | $1,298 |
| 3301 Telegraph Ave. | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
| ArtHaus Ninth | Studio (2bed split) | Studio,1BA | $1,328 |
| ArtHaus 820 | Studio Plan A | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| ArtHaus Brush | D | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| ArtHaus Magnolia | B | Studio,1BA | $1,371 |
| 2000 Linden | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,548 |
| Jackson Lake Apartments | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
| Oak Village | 0bd, 1ba (ov0x160) | Studio,1BA | $1,638 |
| ANDYS at 1510 Webster Street | Floor Plan 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,650 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ralph Bunche, CA
As of November 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ralph Bunche area is the $2.22 price per square foot 2335 Market St Model at 2335 Market St, Unit Unit B in the in the West Oakland neighborhood starting from $3,995. The second greatest value Ralph Bunche apartment is the 1640 12th St Model at 1640 12th St starting at $3,800 with a $2.77 price per square foot in the MacArthur Maze neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ralph Bunche apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2335 Market St, Unit Unit B | 2335 Market St | 3BR,3BA | $2.22 |
| 1640 12th St | 1640 12th St | 4BR,1.5BA | $2.77 |
| 5th Street Lofts | Loft C | Studio ,1BA | $2.03 |
| 1642 12th St, Unit 1642 12th St Oakland | 1642 12th St | 4BR,1.5BA | $2.79 |
| The Blue Cap Lofts | 1bed 2bath | 1BR,2BA | $2.08 |
| 873 32nd Street | 4 Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $2.54 |
| Telegraph Lofts | slo f1 | Studio ,1BA | $2.35 |
| 3640 West St, Unit Unit 2 | 3640 West St | 2BR,1BA | $2.76 |
| Packard Lofts | Loft 1 | Studio ,1BA | $2.66 |
| Alice Court | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across California including Ralph Bunche, Oakland, and the greater San Francisco area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for easy access to the parks, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ralph Bunche Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Ralph Bunche?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Ralph Bunche is under $1,650.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ralph Bunche?
The cheapest apartment in Ralph Bunche is 2000 Linden which is listed at $1,548, while the average apartment in Ralph Bunche costs $8,736.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Ralph Bunche?
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 42 regular apartments in Ralph Bunche 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 Ralph Bunche?
Cheap apartments in Ralph Bunche have an average cost of $282 which is $8,454 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ralph Bunche.
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