Cheap Homes for Rent in the San Pablo Gateway Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,000 (8 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the San Pablo Gateway area of Oakland.

property at 626 8th St

$1,895

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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626 8th St, Unit #3

626 8th St
OaklandCA94607

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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Claridge Hotel LP.SROStudio,$895
Northgate TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$1,050
ArtHaus NorthgateFloor Plan A Studio 1BAStudio,1BA$1,198

Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Pablo Gateway, CA

As of July 16, 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 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms Model at Mason at Hive starting at $3,495 with a $2.69 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
5th Street LoftsLoft CStudio ,1BA$2.12
Mason at Hive3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms3BR,2BA$2.69
2335 Market St, Unit A2335 Market St2BR,2BA$2.91
Common MacArthurFloor Plan I 4BR 2BA4BR,2BA$2.82
3136 Union St, Unit 31363136 Union St3BR,1BA$2.81
Tudor Hall1 bedroom1BR,1BA$2.77
Piedmont2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Income-Restricted2BR,1BA$2.49
Alice Court1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.33
1465 1st Ave, Unit 1469B1465 1st Ave2BR,1BA$2.99
LakePark Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$3.00

Frequently Asked Questions about San Pablo Gateway

What type of rentals are currently available in San Pablo Gateway?

There are currently 932 Apartments for Rent in San Pablo Gateway, CA with pricing that ranges from $895 to $6,748. There are also 41 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in San Pablo Gateway ranging from $1,000 to $4,995.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in San Pablo Gateway?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in San Pablo Gateway ranges from $1,000 to $4,995 with an average monthly rent of $3,476.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in San Pablo Gateway?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in San Pablo Gateway range from $2,095 to $6,748, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,950 to $4,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,795 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,802.

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