Cheap Apartments for Rent in the San Antonio Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $900 (15 Rentals)

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Oakbrook
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oakbrook

1232 E 19th StOakland, CA 94606

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1744 27th Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1744 27th Ave

1732-1744 27th AveOakland, CA 94601
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Villages
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villages

2554 E 16th StOakland, CA 94601
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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 La Peralta priced from $1,245. 840 York Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,475. Here are the most affordable San Antonio apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
La PeraltaSRO with BathStudio,1BA$1,245
840 York ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,475
1929 26th AvenueStudio1BR,1BA$1,495
425 E 18th StStudio - Plan 81BR,1BA$1,745
Jackson Lake Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Antonio, CA

As of June 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the San Antonio area is the $1.30 price per square foot intcommr Model at 2044 International Blvd - Sunny Studios in the in the Merritt neighborhood starting from $2,195. The second greatest value San Antonio apartment is the 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at 3030 Chapman - PE Gallot starting at $3,210 with a $2.53 price per square foot in the Dimond 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.
2044 International Blvd - Sunny Studiosintcommr1BR,1BA$1.30
3030 Chapman - PE Gallot3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$2.53
1080 LoftsLoft 2Studio ,1BA$2.07
The Chase Apartment Homes2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.39
2132 19th Ave, Unit B2132 19th Ave2BR,1BA$2.35
1609 28th Ave, Unit 31609 28th Ave2BR,1BA$3.08
2019 E 20th St, Unit D2019 E 20th St2BR,1BA$3.38
Bel Aire Courtyard1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$3.35
840 York ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.70
1929 26th AvenueStudioStudio ,1BA$3.32

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

What is a cheap apartment in San Antonio?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in San Antonio is under $2,100.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in San Antonio?

The cheapest apartment in San Antonio is 1929 26th Avenue which is listed at $1,495, while the average apartment in San Antonio costs $3,804.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in San Antonio?

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 5 regular apartments in San Antonio 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 San Antonio?

Cheap apartments in San Antonio have an average cost of $174 which is $3,630 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in San Antonio.

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