Cheap Apartments for Rent in the San Antonio Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,200 (117 Rentals)

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2442 23rd Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

2442 23rd Ave

2442 23rd AveOakland, CA 94606
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2120 E 22nd St
2 Bedroom Apartments

2120 E 22nd St

2120 E 22nd StOakland, CA 94606
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2711 23rd Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2711 23rd Ave

2711 23rd AveOakland, CA 94606
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1921 26th Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1921 26th Ave

1921 26th AveOakland, CA 94601
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1605 E 15th St
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

1605 E 15th St

1605 E 15th StOakland, CA 94606
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2124 E 17th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

2124 E 17th St

2124 E 17th StOakland, CA 94606
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2515 Foothill Blvd
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

2515 Foothill Blvd

2515 Foothill BlvdOakland, CA 94601
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2911 E 16th St
Studio Apartments

2911 E 16th St

2911 E 16th StOakland, CA 94601
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2216 E 23rd St
Studio Apartments

2216 E 23rd St

2216 E 23rd StOakland, CA 94606
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1920 25th Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1920 25th Ave

1920 25th AveOakland, CA 94601
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1717 16th Ave
Studio Apartments

1717 16th Ave

1717 16th AveOakland, CA 94606
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1912 16th Ave
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

1912 16th Ave

1912 16th AveOakland, CA 94606

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1615-1617 E 21st St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1615-1617 E 21st St

1615-1617 E 21st StOakland, CA 94606
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2505 Foothill Blvd
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2505 Foothill Blvd

2505 Foothill BlvdOakland, CA 94601
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2253 E 15th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2253 E 15th St

2253 E 15th StOakland, CA 94606
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1946 Foothill Blvd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1946 Foothill Blvd

1946 Foothill BlvdOakland, CA 94606
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2019 E 17th St
Studio Apartments

2019 E 17th St

2019 E 17th StOakland, CA 94606
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2425 E 21st St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2425 E 21st St

2425 E 21st StOakland, CA 94601
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Casa Madrone
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Madrone

1937 26th AveOakland, CA 94601
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1661 Fruitvale Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1661 Fruitvale Ave

1661 Fruitvale AveOakland, CA 94601

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2337 21st Ave
Studio Apartments

2337 21st Ave

2337 21st AveOakland, CA 94606
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2224 24th Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

2224 24th Ave

2224 24th AveOakland, CA 94601
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2231 23rd Ave
Studio Apartments

2231 23rd Ave

2231 23rd AveOakland, CA 94606
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1624-1630 12th Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1624-1630 12th Ave

1624-1630 12th AveOakland, CA 94606
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Livingston Lofts
Studio Apartments

Livingston Lofts

2026 Livingston StOakland, CA 94606
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1945 26th Ave
Studio Apartments

1945 26th Ave

1945 26th AveOakland, CA 94601
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2345 E 21st St
2 Bedroom Apartments

2345 E 21st St

2345 E 21st StOakland, CA 94601
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Multi-Family
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Multi-Family

2230 E 22nd StOakland, CA 94606
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1818 E 22nd St
Studio Apartments

1818 E 22nd St

1818 E 22nd StOakland, CA 94606
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1947 E 22nd St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1947 E 22nd St

1947 E 22nd StOakland, CA 94606

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1836 25th Ave
Studio Apartments

1836 25th Ave

1836 25th AveOakland, CA 94601
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3020 E 16th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3020 E 16th St

3020 E 16th StOakland, CA 94601
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2284 E 17th St
Studio Apartments

2284 E 17th St

2284 E 17th StOakland, CA 94606

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Cheapest Available San Antonio Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the San Antonio area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at 1722 27th Avenue priced from $1,298. ArtHaus Oakbrook has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,448. Here are the most affordable San Antonio apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1722 27th AvenueStudioStudio,1BA$1,298
ArtHaus OakbrookStudioStudio,1BA$1,448
1929 26th AvenueStudio1BR,1BA$1,495
1828 28th Avenue1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,598
The Chase Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,706
2554 E 16th Street1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,829
Palmcrest1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,843
1080 LoftsLoft 1Studio,1BA$1,925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Antonio, CA

As of November 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the San Antonio area is the $2.12 price per square foot Loft 2 Model at 1080 Lofts in the in the Fruitvale Station neighborhood starting from $2,150. The second greatest value San Antonio apartment is the 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at The Chase Apartment Homes starting at $2,156 with a $2.46 price per square foot in the Laney neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for San Antonio apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1080 LoftsLoft 2Studio ,1BA$2.12
The Chase Apartment Homes2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.46
1828 28th Avenue2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.72
ArtHaus OakbrookStudioStudio ,1BA$2.90
2554 E 16th Street1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.66
1929 26th AvenueStudioStudio ,1BA$3.32
Palmcrest1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$4.10
1722 27th AvenueStudioStudio ,1BA$4.72

Getting Around the San Antonio Neighborhood in Oakland, CA

Walk Score®

90 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

81 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

62 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap San Antonio Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom San Antonio Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom San Antonio Apartment is $1,495 at 1929 26th Avenue.

What is the most affordable San Antonio Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap San Antonio Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Chase Apartment Homes and starts from $2,295.

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