
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Shafter Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,500 (84 Rentals)
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5670-5678 Telegraph Ave

5005 Shafter Avenue

5237-5239 Miles Ave

5525 Claremont Ave

440 57th Ave

520 49th St

558 58th St

520 57th St

411 Hudson St
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377 Clifton St

5901-5905 Shattuck Ave

5510-5550 College Ave

5006 Webster St

5469 College Ave

5614 Shattuck Ave

5717 Hermannn St

610-612 54th St

5449-5455 College Ave

460 58th St
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5002 Webster St

Temescal Place

4821 Clarke St

5425-5427 College Ave

600-616 51st St

5127 Lawton Ave

5471 Vicente Way

5379 Boyd Ave

5248-5250 Lawton Ave

5138 Clarke St
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5229 Miles Ave

5174 Miles Ave

569 59th St

5493 Claremont Ave

5497 Claremont Ave

627 51st St

5154 Shafter Ave

5406-5410 Telegraph Ave

5216 Miles Ave

5200 Lawton Ave
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5458-5464 Shafter Ave

473 51st St

5404-5406 Lawton Ave

523 59th St

524 58th St

564-568 57th St

4811 A-F Shattuck Ave

5609 College Ave

5461-5467 College Ave

5418 Telegraph Ave
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Shafter, Oakland, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Shafter?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shafter 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,890 | $1,750 | $1,995 |
| Shafter 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,500 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| Shafter 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,505 | $3,505 | $3,505 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 84 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Shafter Neighborhood of Oakland, CA.
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Cheapest Available Shafter Apartments for Rent
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5521 Shattuck Ave | 1 bed 1 bat | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| The Logan | 2A | 2BR,2BA | $4,986 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shafter, CA
As of September 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Shafter area is the $2.34 price per square foot 3 bed 2 bath Model at 5521 Shattuck Ave in the in the Shafter neighborhood starting from $3,505. The second greatest value Shafter apartment is the 2B Model at The Logan starting at $5,656 with a $4.72 price per square foot in the Shafter neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Shafter apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5521 Shattuck Ave | 3 bed 2 bath | 3BR,2BA | $2.34 |
| The Logan | 2B | 2BR,1BA | $4.72 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Shafter Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Shafter Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Shafter Apartment is $1,750 at 5521 Shattuck Ave.
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