
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the San Pablo Gateway Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $700 (84 Rentals)
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1023 Magnolia St

La Peralta

Raymond Investments LLC.

204

Oak Village

412

Total Monthly Price
1900 Broadway

ANDYS at 1510 Webster Street
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828 Milton St

Lakeshore Gardens

Alice Court

Tudor Hall

1705 Linden St

1424 Market St

The Moran

Lakeview Towers

698 Brockhurst St

Mason At Hive
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Lydian

Fairmount Heights LLC.

Jackson Lake Apartments

The Union

626 8th St, Unit #3

Lenox Avenue Apartments

303 Lee St, Unit 105

303 Lee St, Unit 105

856-860 32nd St

150 Pearl St
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150 Pearl St

Victoria Park Apts Edmond

The Brooklyn (Furnished Rooms)

Louise Street Lofts

Common MacArthur

668 28th St

Hillcastle Apartments

Regent Darien Apartments LLC.

Nook on Valdez

Linden Haus
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ArtHaus Linden

ArtHaus Chestnut

3301 Telegraph Ave

The Alician Apartments

ArtHaus Mandela

ArtHaus Brush

ArtHaus Magnolia

359 Grand Ave

359 Grand Ave

Electric Lofts
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San Pablo Gateway, Oakland, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in San Pablo Gateway?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Pablo Gateway Studio Apartments | $2,384 | $895 | $6,500 |
| San Pablo Gateway 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,714 | $1,696 | $5,150 |
| San Pablo Gateway 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,789 | $1,798 | $6,268 |
| San Pablo Gateway 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,617 | $2,095 | $6,748 |
| San Pablo Gateway 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,715 | $1,802 | $6,906 |
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There are currently 84 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the San Pablo Gateway Neighborhood of Oakland, CA.
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Cheapest Available San Pablo Gateway Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the San Pablo Gateway area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Claridge Hotel LP. priced from $895. Northgate Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable San Pablo Gateway apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claridge Hotel LP. | SRO | Studio, | $895 |
| Northgate Terrace | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
| Common MacArthur | Floor Plan B 1BR 0BA | 1BR, | $1,063 |
| La Peralta | SRO with Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,245 |
| Nook on Valdez | FLOOR PLAN A | Studio,1BA | $1,275 |
| ArtHaus Linden | Floor Plan A Studio 1BA | Studio,1BA | $1,348 |
| ArtHaus Chestnut | Floor Plan D Studio 1BA | Studio,1BA | $1,348 |
| Oak Village | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,358 |
| Raymond Investments LLC. | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
| ArtHaus Mandela | Floor Plan A Studio 1BA | Studio,1BA | $1,409 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Pablo Gateway, CA
As of June 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the San Pablo Gateway area is the $2.12 price per square foot Loft C Model at 5th Street Lofts in the in the West Oakland neighborhood starting from $2,865. The second greatest value San Pablo Gateway apartment is the 2600 Martin Luther King Jr Way Model at 2600 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Unit 2604 starting at $2,600 with a $2.17 price per square foot in the Ralph Bunche neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for San Pablo Gateway apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5th Street Lofts | Loft C | Studio ,1BA | $2.12 |
| 2600 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Unit 2604 | 2600 Martin Luther King Jr Way | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.17 |
| 3136 Union St, Unit 3136 | 3136 Union St | 3BR,1BA | $2.81 |
| Rowhaus | 2A | 2BR,2BA | $2.84 |
| Tudor Hall | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.77 |
| Regent Darien Apartments LLC. | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.44 |
| Alice Court | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| 1465 1st Ave, Unit 1469B | 1465 1st Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.99 |
| 763 Franklin St, Unit 221 | 763 Franklin St | 1BR,1BA | $2.86 |
| Piedmont | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Income-Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $2.67 |
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ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including San Pablo Gateway, Oakland, and the greater San Francisco area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap San Pablo Gateway Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in San Pablo Gateway?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in San Pablo Gateway is under $1,409.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in San Pablo Gateway?
The cheapest apartment in San Pablo Gateway is Common MacArthur which is listed at $1,063, while the average apartment in San Pablo Gateway costs $3,586.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in San Pablo Gateway?
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 18 regular apartments in San Pablo Gateway 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 Pablo Gateway?
Cheap apartments in San Pablo Gateway have an average cost of $767 which is $2,819 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in San Pablo Gateway.
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