
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the San Antonio Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $900 (15 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the San Antonio area of Oakland.


840 York Apartments

La Peralta

1929 26th Avenue
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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 | $2,423 | $1,475 | $3,721 |
San Antonio 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,636 | $950 | $4,250 |
San Antonio 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,820 | $2,000 | $5,700 |
San Antonio 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,158 | $2,495 | $8,000 |
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There are currently 15 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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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La Peralta | SRO with Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,245 |
840 York Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,475 |
1929 26th Avenue | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $1,495 |
425 E 18th St | Studio - Plan 8 | 1BR,1BA | $1,745 |
Jackson Lake Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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2044 International Blvd - Sunny Studios | intcommr | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
3030 Chapman - PE Gallot | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $2.53 |
1080 Lofts | Loft 2 | Studio ,1BA | $2.07 |
The Chase Apartment Homes | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.39 |
2132 19th Ave, Unit B | 2132 19th Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.35 |
1609 28th Ave, Unit 3 | 1609 28th Ave | 2BR,1BA | $3.08 |
2019 E 20th St, Unit D | 2019 E 20th St | 2BR,1BA | $3.38 |
Bel Aire Courtyard | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $3.35 |
840 York Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.70 |
1929 26th Avenue | Studio | Studio ,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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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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