
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Seminary Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,200 (201 Rentals)
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5360 Brookdale Ave, Unit 5360 Brookdale Ave

5404 Foothill Blvd

5477 Bancroft Ave

6614 Bancroft Ave

Duplex

6137 Macarthur Blvd

2151-2155 51st Ave

1458-1460 82nd Ave

5213 International Blvd
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1718 High St

Bates Hall

5201-5211 Foothill Blvd

2802 68th

6125 Hayes St

1942 47th Ave

5549 Foothill Blvd

8024 Rudsdale St

2045-2047 38th Ave

2696 Havenscourt Blvd
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1430-1436 45th Ave

1733 Seminary Ave

1919 42nd St

2430 Fern St

2019 High St

Pueblo Alegre

1901 69th Ave

2817 67th Ave

7600-7602 Lockwood St

1355 84th Ave
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1306 81st Ave

1381 81st. Ave

5000 Melrose Ave

1451 81st Ave

1444 72nd Ave

7629 Lockwood St

1050 70th Ave

4124 Lyon Ave

5315 Cole St

1626 65th Ave
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7123 Holly St

6106 Hilton St

2227-2237 62nd Ave

1541 50th Ave

5801-5815 Eastlawn St

3000 Seminary Ave

4709 Foothill Blvd

6114-6120 Foothill Blvd

7230 Lockwood St

1325-1331 81st Ave
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Seminary, Oakland, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Seminary?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seminary Studio Apartments | $1,295 | $1,295 | $1,295 |
| Seminary 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,267 | $1,895 | $2,908 |
| Seminary 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,421 | $1,875 | $2,795 |
| Seminary 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,454 | $3,408 | $3,500 |
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There are currently 201 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Seminary Neighborhood of Oakland, CA.
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Cheapest Available Seminary Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Seminary area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Miley Gardens at Eastmont- 55+ Senior Affordable Community priced from $1,390. Foothill Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,425. Here are the most affordable Seminary apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miley Gardens at Eastmont- 55+ Senior Affordable Community | Studio 1 Bathroom C | Studio,1BA | $1,390 |
| Foothill Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,425 |
| 5452 Bancroft Ave | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $1,425 |
| 2451 Seminary Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,495 |
| Granite Pointe Apartments | 2 Bedroom / 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,581 |
| The Palms On Seminary | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
| 6619-6625 Bancroft Ave | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1,950 |
| The Rose on Bond | Floor Plan C 2BR 1BA | 2BR,1BA | $2,042 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Seminary, CA
As of July 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Seminary area is the $1.82 price per square foot 1-Bedroom Model at 1050-1066 47th Ave in the in the St. Elizabeth neighborhood starting from $2,908. The second greatest value Seminary apartment is the 3 Bedroom / 1 Bath Model at Granite Pointe Apartments starting at $3,022 with a $3.02 price per square foot in the Mills College neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Seminary apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1050-1066 47th Ave | 1-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.82 |
| Granite Pointe Apartments | 3 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $3.02 |
| 4715 Fleming Ave, Unit 1 | 4715 Fleming Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.72 |
| 5360 Brookdale Ave, Unit 5360 Brookdale Ave | 5360 Brookdale Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.71 |
| 5824 Morse Dr, Unit One Bedroom Upper Unit | 5824 Morse Dr | 1BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| 6619-6625 Bancroft Ave | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $2.66 |
| Miley Gardens at Eastmont- 55+ Senior Affordable Community | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom D | 1BR,1BA | $3.10 |
| 2451 Seminary Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $2.97 |
| The Rose on Bond | Floor Plan C 2BR 1BA | 2BR,1BA | $4.08 |
| Foothill Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $4.14 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Seminary Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Seminary Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Seminary Apartment is $1,425 at Foothill Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Seminary Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Seminary is starting from $1,581 at Granite Pointe Apartments.
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