
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the San Antonio Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,000 (221 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the San Antonio area of Oakland.


1714 Twenty-Seventh

1513-1515 14th Ave

Alfred Apartments

1812 Foothill Blvd

2124 E 17th St

1605 E 15th St

2816 International Blvd

2515 Foothill Blvd

2911 E 16th St
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2216 E 23rd St

1920 25th Ave

2442 23rd Ave

2120 E 22nd St

2538 Highland Ave

2711 23rd Ave

1921 26th Ave

2337 21st Ave

2224 24th Ave

2425 E 21st St
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1661 Fruitvale Ave

1945 26th Ave

2231 23rd Ave

1624-1630 12th Ave

Livingston Lofts

Casa Madrone

2637 Grand Vista Ave

1917 Foothill Blvd

1615-1617 E 21st St

1717 16th Ave
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1912 16th Ave

2019 E 17th St

1634-1638 23rd Ave

2505 Foothill Blvd

2235--2241 E 15th St

2253 E 15th St

1946 Foothill Blvd

1518 International Blvd

1727 27th Ave

1804 E 20th St
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2102 E 17th St

1514 International Blvd

2284 E 17th St

2034 E 19th St

1743-1749 E 21st Ave

1753 16th Ave

2005 E 21st St

2121 E 20th St

1437 25th Ave

1501 23rd Ave
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San Antonio, Oakland, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in San Antonio?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio Studio Apartments | $1,482 | $1,445 | $1,495 |
| San Antonio 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,532 | $1,050 | $1,695 |
| San Antonio 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,050 | $2,050 | $2,050 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 221 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the San Antonio Neighborhood of Oakland, CA.
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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 1 Bed unit found at 1929 26th Avenue priced from $1,495. ArtHaus Oakbrook has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,573. Here are the most affordable San Antonio apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 26th Avenue | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $1,495 |
| ArtHaus Oakbrook | Floor Plan A Studio 1BA | Studio,1BA | $1,573 |
| The Chase Apartment Homes | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,706 |
| Palmcrest | Floor Plan B 1BR 1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,863 |
| 1080 Lofts | Loft 4 | Studio,1BA | $2,355 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Antonio, CA
As of April 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the San Antonio area is the $1.31 price per square foot Loft 4 Model at 1080 Lofts in the in the Fruitvale Station neighborhood starting from $2,355. The second greatest value San Antonio apartment is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Model at The Chase Apartment Homes starting at $1,706 with a $2.35 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1080 Lofts | Loft 4 | Studio ,1BA | $1.31 |
| The Chase Apartment Homes | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.35 |
| ArtHaus Oakbrook | Floor Plan A Studio 1BA | Studio ,1BA | $3.15 |
| Palmcrest | Floor Plan B 1BR 1BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.96 |
| 1929 26th Avenue | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.32 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap San Antonio Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in San Antonio?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in San Antonio is at 1929 26th Avenue listed at $1,495.
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.
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