Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Santa Fe Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,200 (16 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Santa Fe area of Oakland.

property at 667 Aileen St

$2,300

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$2,300

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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667 Aileen St

OaklandCA94609

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property at 974 63rd St

$2,300

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$2,300

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jan 4, 2027

974 63rd St, Unit B

974 63rd St
OaklandCA94608
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4801 Shattuck
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4801 Shattuck

4801 Shattuck AveOakland, CA 94609

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The Resonance
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Resonance

5614 Martin Luther King Jr WayOakland, CA 94609
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Alcatraz Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Alcatraz Apartments

1826 Alcatraz AveBerkeley, CA 94703
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3205 California St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3205 California St

3205 California StBerkeley, CA 94703

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 $1,200. 5612 Martin Luther King Jr Way has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,195. Here are the most affordable Santa Fe apartments for rent in Oakland, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Harmony CollectiveSuite A - Unfurnished Room - Shared Bathroom1BR,$1,200
5612 Martin Luther King Jr WayOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,195
950 Lofts1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2,709

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Santa Fe, CA

As of July 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Santa Fe area is the $3.23 price per square foot 1 Beds, 1 Baths Model at 950 Lofts in the in the Glashaus neighborhood starting from $2,709. The second greatest value Santa Fe apartment is the One Bedroom Model at 5612 Martin Luther King Jr Way starting at $2,195 with a $2.82 price per square foot in the Bushrod 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.
950 Lofts1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$3.23
5612 Martin Luther King Jr WayOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.82
621 Aileen St, Unit A621 Aileen St1BR,1BA$5.00
The Harmony CollectiveSuite D - Furnished Rooms - Shared Bathroom1BR,0.5BA$12.76

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Santa Fe, Oakland, CA

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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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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 $1,200 at The Harmony Collective.

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