
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ralph Bunche Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $800 (59 Rentals)
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Northgate Terrace

Raymond Investments LLC.

La Peralta

1780 Boxcar Cir

ArtHaus 820

1515 Center St

1520 Castro St

Oak Village

518 7th St
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Alice Court

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Prescott Station

Oak Grove - 444 28th St.

698 Brockhurst St

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1900 Broadway

Lampwork Lofts

626 8th St, Unit #3

The Moran
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610 22nd St

928 Franklin St

682 W MacArthur Blvd

The Brooklyn (Furnished Rooms)

Louise Street Lofts

668 28th St

Hillcastle Apartments

715 Peralta St
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ArtHaus Northgate

ArtHaus Linden

ArtHaus Brush

ArtHaus Ninth

ArtHaus Mandela

Oakland

val1415

2621-2627 Martin Luther King Jr Way

426 - 428 26th St
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1130 30th Street

ArtHaus Chestnut

547 24th St

1705 Martin Luther King Jr Way

3301 Telegraph Ave.

Summit Crest Apartments

ArtHaus Magnolia

The Jefferson

420 26th St

767 17th St
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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 | $2,116 | $895 | $6,500 |
| Ralph Bunche 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,946 | $1,250 | $4,553 |
| Ralph Bunche 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,193 | $1,910 | $6,095 |
| Ralph Bunche 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,270 | $2,095 | $6,282 |
| Ralph Bunche 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,087 | $1,820 | $2,355 |
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There are currently 59 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 Claridge Hotel LP. priced from $895. Northgate Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable Ralph Bunche apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claridge Hotel LP. | SRO | Studio, | $895 |
| Northgate Terrace | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
| ArtHaus Brush | Floor Plan E Studio 1BA | Studio,1BA | $1,317 |
| ArtHaus Ninth | Studio with Shared Kitchen | Studio,1BA | $1,345 |
| ArtHaus Linden | Floor Plan C Studio 1BA | Studio,1BA | $1,398 |
| val1415 | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
| ArtHaus Mandela | Floor Plan C Studio 1BA | Studio,1BA | $1,515 |
| ArtHaus 820 | Floor Plan A Studio 1BA | Studio,1BA | $1,586 |
| Oak Village | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,691 |
| Alice Court | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,749 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ralph Bunche, CA
As of August 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ralph Bunche area is the $2.37 price per square foot 3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms Model at Mason at Hive in the in the Ralph Bunche neighborhood starting from $3,600. The second greatest value Ralph Bunche apartment is the SLO L5 Model at Telegraph Lofts starting at $3,580 with a $2.73 price per square foot in the Pill Hill 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mason at Hive | 3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms | 3BR,3BA | $2.37 |
| Telegraph Lofts | SLO L5 | Studio ,1.5BA | $2.73 |
| Telegraph Arts | D1 | 3BR,3BA | $3.11 |
| 2335 Market St, Unit A | 2335 Market St | 2BR,2BA | $3.08 |
| 535 30th St, Unit #1 | 535 30th St | 3BR,1BA | $2.86 |
| Packard Lofts | Loft 1 | Studio ,1BA | $2.89 |
| 864 34th Street - 1196 | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.51 |
| Alice Court | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| 3615 Martin Luther King Jr Way | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $3.11 |
| The Alician Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.00 |
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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 $1,749.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ralph Bunche?
The cheapest apartment in Ralph Bunche is Northgate Terrace which is listed at $1,250, while the average apartment in Ralph Bunche costs $2,871.
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 25 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 $686 which is $2,185 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ralph Bunche.
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