
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ralph Bunche Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $800 (50 Rentals)
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1234 Union St

Northgate Terrace

La Peralta

Raymond Investments LLC.

Oak Village

2920 Filbert St

680 14th St

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535 30th St

530 24th Street
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ANDYS at 1510 Webster Street

Alice Court

The Union

Lampwork Lofts

1808 Filbert St

540 32nd St

Jackson Lake Apartments

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1900 Broadway

The Moran

1705 Linden St
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Prescott Station

626 8th St, Unit #3, Unit #3

The Brooklyn (Furnished Rooms)

Louise Street Lofts

668 28th St

Hillcastle Apartments

715 Peralta St

Regent Darien Apartments LLC.

3301 Telegraph Ave.

ArtHaus Linden
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2916 Filbert St

ArtHaus Mandela

ArtHaus Northgate

ArtHaus Ninth

Oakland

426 - 428 26th St

2621-2627 Martin Luther King Jr Way

1130 30th Street

547 24th St

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544 Merrimac St

ArtHaus Brush

The Jefferson

420 26th St

ArtHaus Chestnut

3833 Telegraph Ave

The Alician Apartments

1425 Harrison Street Apartments

Dor Chez Apartments

ArtHaus Hannah
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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 | $2,043 | $895 | $6,500 |
| Ralph Bunche 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,577 | $1,495 | $4,116 |
| Ralph Bunche 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,084 | $1,798 | $5,795 |
| Ralph Bunche 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,089 | $2,095 | $6,056 |
| Ralph Bunche 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,459 | $1,812 | $6,933 |
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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. La Peralta has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,195. 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,1BA | $895 |
| La Peralta | SRO with Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
| Oak Village | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,358 |
| ArtHaus Mandela | Floor Plan C Studio 1BA | Studio,1BA | $1,398 |
| ArtHaus Brush | Floor Plan C Studio 1BA | Studio,1BA | $1,398 |
| ArtHaus 820 | Floor Plan A Studio 1BA | Studio,1BA | $1,402 |
| ArtHaus Northgate | Floor Plan C Studio 1BA | Studio,1BA | $1,468 |
| ArtHaus Ninth | Floor Plan A Studio 1BA | Studio,1BA | $1,478 |
| Raymond Investments LLC. | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ralph Bunche, CA
As of April 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ralph Bunche area is the $2.05 price per square foot Loft C Model at 5th Street Lofts in the in the West Oakland neighborhood starting from $2,765. The second greatest value Ralph Bunche apartment is the 731 Willow St Model at 731 Willow St starting at $2,995 with a $2.40 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5th Street Lofts | Loft C | Studio ,1BA | $2.05 |
| 731 Willow St | 731 Willow St | 4BR,2BA | $2.40 |
| Telegraph Lofts | slo f2 | Studio ,1BA | $2.15 |
| 3136 Union St, Unit 3136 | 3136 Union St | 3BR,1BA | $2.81 |
| 722 30th St, Unit UPPER | 722 30th St | 3BR,2BA | $2.80 |
| 709 32nd St | 709 32nd St | 3BR,1BA | $2.60 |
| Packard Lofts | Loft 1 | Studio ,1BA | $2.69 |
| Ora | 1x1 H | 1BR,1BA | $3.04 |
| 2335 Market St, Unit A | 2335 Market St | 1BR,1BA | $3.12 |
| Alice Court | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
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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 $1,495.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ralph Bunche?
The cheapest apartment in Ralph Bunche is ANDYS at 1510 Webster Street which is listed at $1,731, while the average apartment in Ralph Bunche costs $2,995.
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 $558 which is $2,437 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ralph Bunche.
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