Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Santa Fe Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,200 (5 Rentals)

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Bakery Lofts
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bakery Lofts

4600 Adeline StEmeryville, CA 94608
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Alcatraz Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Alcatraz Apartments

1826 Alcatraz AveBerkeley, CA 94703
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Santa Fe, Oakland, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Santa Fe Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Santa Fe area of Oakland, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Harmony Collective priced from $1,250. 1533 Harmon St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,495. Here are the most affordable Santa Fe apartments for rent in Oakland, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Harmony CollectiveSuite D - Furnished Rooms - Shared Bathroom1BR,$1,250
1533 Harmon StCompletely Updated 2 Bedroom in Gated Community2BR,1BA$2,495
1623 Alcatraz Ave2X12BR,1BA$2,995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Santa Fe, CA

As of January 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Santa Fe area is the $2.92 price per square foot 4538 Martin Luther King Jr Way Model at 4538 Martin Luther King Jr Way in the in the Longfellow neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Santa Fe apartment is the 4300 Market St Model at 4300 Market St, Unit C starting at $2,550 with a $2.83 price per square foot in the Clawson neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Santa Fe apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
4538 Martin Luther King Jr Way4538 Martin Luther King Jr Way1BR,1BA$2.92
4300 Market St, Unit C4300 Market St2BR,1BA$2.83
1824 62nd St, Unit B1824 62nd St2BR,1BA$3.22
4801 ShattuckC42BR,1BA$3.58
1533 Harmon StCompletely Updated 2 Bedroom in Gated Community2BR,1BA$3.12
1623 Alcatraz Ave2X12BR,1BA$4.16
5421 Market St, Unit C5421 Market St1BR,1BA$3.35
The Harmony CollectiveSuite D - Furnished Rooms - Shared Bathroom1BR,0.5BA$9.77

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Santa Fe, Oakland, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Santa Fe Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Santa Fe Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Santa Fe Apartment is $1,250 at The Harmony Collective.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Santa Fe Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Santa Fe is starting from $2,495 at 1533 Harmon St.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!