Cheap Apartments for Rent in the San Pablo Gateway Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $700 (48 Rentals)

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375 12th St

OaklandCA94607

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$1,641 - $16,732Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

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330 17th StOakland, CA 94612
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Claridge Hotel LLC.
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Claridge Hotel LLC.

634 15th StOakland, CA 94612
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ArtHaus Northgate
Studio Apartments

ArtHaus Northgate

2618 Martin Luther King Jr WayOakland, CA 94612
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Hillcastle Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Hillcastle Apartments

1431 Jackson StOakland, CA 94612
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Nook on Valdez
Studio Apartments

Nook on Valdez

2425 Valdez StOakland, CA 94612
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ArtHaus Mandela
Studio Apartments

ArtHaus Mandela

1705 Mandela PkyOakland, CA 94607
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3301 Telegraph Ave.
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

3301 Telegraph Ave.

3301 Telegraph AveOakland, CA 94609
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The Alician Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Alician Apartments

1450 Alice StOakland, CA 94612
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Electric Lofts
Studio Apartments

Electric Lofts

2415 Valdez StOakland, CA 94612
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ArtHaus Linden
Studio Apartments

ArtHaus Linden

1054 18th StOakland, CA 94607
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Oakland
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Oakland

787 22nd StOakland, CA 94612
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426 - 428 26th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

426 - 428 26th St

426-428 26th StOakland, CA 94612
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1130 30th Street
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1130 30th Street

1130 30th StOakland, CA 94608
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2000 Linden
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2000 Linden

2000 Linden StOakland, CA 94607

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123 17th St Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

123 17th St Apartments

123 17th StOakland, CA 94612
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Summit Crest Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Summit Crest Apartments

2801 Summit StOakland, CA 94609
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ArtHaus Grand
Studio Apartments

ArtHaus Grand

220 Grand AveOakland, CA 94610
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547 24th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

547 24th St

547 24th StOakland, CA 94612
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Fairmount Heights LLC.
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fairmount Heights LLC.

411 Fairmount AveOakland, CA 94611
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2616 Harrison St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2616 Harrison St

2616 Harrison StOakland, CA 94612
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Montecito Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Montecito Apartments

149 Montecito AveOakland, CA 94610
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431 Lee St.
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

431 Lee St.

431 Lee StOakland, CA 94610
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The Lakemont
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Lakemont

1520 Jackson StOakland, CA 94612

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240 Grand
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

240 Grand

240-244 Grand AveOakland, CA 94610
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420 26th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

420 26th St

420 26th StOakland, CA 94612
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San Pablo Gateway, Oakland, CA Local Guide

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 LLC. priced from $815. ArtHaus Northgate has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,198. Here are the most affordable San Pablo Gateway apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Claridge Hotel LLC.Studio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$815
ArtHaus NorthgateCStudio,1BA$1,198
Nook on ValdezFLOOR PLAN AStudio,1BA$1,250
ArtHaus BrushEStudio,1BA$1,296
ArtHaus ChestnutEStudio,1BA$1,298
ArtHaus MandelaDStudio,1BA$1,298
3301 Telegraph Ave.0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,300
PiedmontStudio Income-RestrictedStudio,1BA$1,300
ArtHaus NinthStudio (2bed split)Studio,1BA$1,328
The Alician Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Pablo Gateway, CA

As of October 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the San Pablo Gateway area is the $2.22 price per square foot 2335 Market St Model at 2335 Market St, Unit B in the in the West Oakland neighborhood starting from $3,995. The second greatest value San Pablo Gateway apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Apartment Model at 350 Vernon starting at $2,845 with a $1.63 price per square foot in the Harrison Street neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for San Pablo Gateway apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2335 Market St, Unit B2335 Market St3BR,3BA$2.22
350 Vernon2 Bedroom 2 Bath Apartment2BR,2BA$1.63
Telegraph Loftsslo 2B2B2BR,1.5BA$2.49
5th Street LoftsLoft CStudio ,1BA$2.03
402 Webster St, Unit 1402 Webster St2BR,2BA$2.58
The Blue Cap Lofts1bed 2bath1BR,2BA$2.08
152 International Boulevard, Unit B152 International Boulevard1BR,1BA$2.20
276 Adams1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$2.31
Lakeshore Gardens1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.06
Alice Court1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.33

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Lifestyle Ratings

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 $1,350.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in San Pablo Gateway?

The cheapest apartment in San Pablo Gateway is Raymond Investments LLC. which is listed at $1,545, while the average apartment in San Pablo Gateway costs $3,625.

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 37 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 $266 which is $3,359 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in San Pablo Gateway.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

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The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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