Cheap Apartments for Rent in the School Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,700 (21 Rentals)

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3004 Brookdale Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3004 Brookdale Ave

3004 Brookdale AveOakland, CA 94602
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3015 Nicol Ave
Studio Apartments

3015 Nicol Ave

3015 Nicol AveOakland, CA 94602
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3027 Capp St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3027 Capp St

3027 Capp StOakland, CA 94602
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3116 Brookdale Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3116 Brookdale Ave

3116 Brookdale AveOakland, CA 94602
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3002 Bona St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3002 Bona St

3002 Bona StOakland, CA 94601

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3142 Coolidge Ave
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

3142 Coolidge Ave

3142 Coolidge AveOakland, CA 94602
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3007 Nicol Ave
Studio Apartments

3007 Nicol Ave

3007 Nicol AveOakland, CA 94602
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2743 Nicol Ave
Studio Apartments

2743 Nicol Ave

2743 Nicol AveOakland, CA 94602

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3000 Fruitvale Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3000 Fruitvale Ave

3000 Fruitvale AveOakland, CA 94602
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3048 Champion St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3048 Champion St

3048 Champion StOakland, CA 94602
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3000 Nicol Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3000 Nicol Ave

3000 Nicol AveOakland, CA 94602

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Cheapest Available School Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
3024 Fruitvale Ave2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,749

Best Value Apartments for Rent in School, CA

As of January 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the School area is the $2.72 price per square foot 2946 Bona St Model at 2946 Bona St, Unit 2950 bona in the in the Patten neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value School apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at 3024 Fruitvale Ave starting at $1,749 with a $2.69 price per square foot in the Dimond neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for School apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2946 Bona St, Unit 2950 bona2946 Bona St1BR,1BA$2.72
3024 Fruitvale Ave2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.69

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