
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ralph Bunche Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $800 (65 Rentals)
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1023 Magnolia St

Northgate Terrace

1416 12th St, Unit Bedroom 2

Raymond Investments LLC.

La Peralta

Oak Village

ArtHaus 820

Mason at Hive

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ANDYS at 1510 Webster Street
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Alice Court

1705 Linden St

776-778 20th St

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Prescott Station

698 Brockhurst St

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1900 Broadway

Jackson Lake Apartments

626 8th St, Unit #3

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535 30th St, Unit #2

Lampwork Lofts
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Telegraph Arts

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1014 16th St, Unit D

Oak Grove - 444 28th St.

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543 30th St

** The Union ** Luxury and Modernity **

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1889 Harrison St, Unit SI FL5-ID526

610 22nd St

989 Franklin St

543 30th St, Unit C

The Brooklyn (Furnished Rooms)
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Louise Street Lofts

668 28th St

ArtHaus Northgate

715 Peralta St

Hillcastle Apartments

Regent Darien Apartments LLC.

ArtHaus Linden

3301 Telegraph Ave

ArtHaus Chestnut

ArtHaus Ninth
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1015 Martin Luther King Jr Way

ArtHaus Mandela

530 24th St

Oakland

ArtHaus Magnolia

ArtHaus Brush

426 - 428 26th St

2621-2627 Martin Luther King Jr Way

1130 30th Street

547 24th 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 | $2,025 | $895 | $6,500 |
| Ralph Bunche 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,747 | $1,250 | $4,456 |
| Ralph Bunche 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,950 | $1,798 | $6,050 |
| Ralph Bunche 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,601 | $2,095 | $6,748 |
| Ralph Bunche 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,218 | $1,802 | $2,895 |
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There are currently 65 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 Northgate | Floor Plan B Studio 1BA | Studio,1BA | $1,198 |
| La Peralta | SRO with Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,245 |
| ArtHaus Linden | Floor Plan E Studio 1BA | Studio,1BA | $1,284 |
| ArtHaus Chestnut | Floor Plan B Studio 1BA | Studio,1BA | $1,360 |
| ArtHaus Ninth | Floor Plan B 2BR Co Living | Studio,1BA | $1,363 |
| Oak Village | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,398 |
| ArtHaus Mandela | Floor Plan D Studio 1BA | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| ArtHaus Brush | Floor Plan C Studio 1BA | Studio,1BA | $1,500 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ralph Bunche, CA
As of July 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ralph Bunche area is the $2.42 price per square foot 874 36th St Model at 874 36th St, Unit C in the in the West Oakland neighborhood starting from $3,600. The second greatest value Ralph Bunche apartment is the Loft C Model at 5th Street Lofts starting at $2,865 with a $2.12 price per square foot in the West Oakland 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 874 36th St, Unit C | 874 36th St | 3BR,2BA | $2.42 |
| 5th Street Lofts | Loft C | Studio ,1BA | $2.12 |
| Mason at Hive | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms | 3BR,2BA | $2.69 |
| Telegraph Arts | D1 | 3BR,3BA | $3.07 |
| 2335 Market St, Unit A | 2335 Market St | 2BR,2BA | $2.91 |
| Common MacArthur | Floor Plan I 4BR 2BA | 4BR,2BA | $2.82 |
| 3136 Union St, Unit 3136 | 3136 Union St | 3BR,1BA | $2.81 |
| 485 36th St, Unit Sunny spacious top unit | 485 36th St | 2BR,1BA | $3.03 |
| Alice Court | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| 3615 Martin Luther King Jr Way | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $3.11 |
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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 $1,500.
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 $9,738.
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 31 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 $595 which is $9,143 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ralph Bunche.
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