
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Shafter Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,500 (53 Rentals)
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5525 Claremont Ave

5237-5239 Miles Ave

5670-5678 Telegraph Ave

5005 Shafter Avenue

5469 College Ave

5717 Hermannn St

5614 Shattuck Ave

5901-5905 Shattuck Ave

5510-5550 College Ave
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411 Hudson St

440 57th Ave

558 58th St

520 57th St

610-612 54th St

520 49th St

460 58th St

569 59th St
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5174 Miles Ave

5471 Vicente Way

5379 Boyd Ave

5127 Lawton Ave

5138 Clarke St

5229 Miles Ave

600-616 51st St

5248-5250 Lawton Ave

Temescal Place

5425-5427 College Ave
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5449-5455 College Ave

5002 Webster St

4821 Clarke St

473 51st St

564-568 57th St

5406-5410 Telegraph Ave

5200 Lawton Ave

5458-5464 Shafter Ave

5216 Miles Ave

5404-5406 Lawton Ave
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5154 Shafter Ave

523 59th St

5493 Claremont Ave

524 58th St

5497 Claremont Ave

627 51st St

Idora

The Logan

4801 Shattuck

Keller Plaza
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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 Studio Apartments | $1,650 | $1,650 | $1,650 |
| Shafter 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,263 | $1,895 | $3,000 |
| Shafter 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,650 | $3,650 | $3,650 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 53 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Logan | SB | Studio,1BA | $2,517 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shafter, CA
As of July 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Shafter area is the $5.00 price per square foot 621 Aileen St Model at 621 Aileen St, Unit A in the in the Shafter neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Shafter apartment is the SB Model at The Logan starting at $2,517 with a $5.31 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 621 Aileen St, Unit A | 621 Aileen St | 1BR,1BA | $5.00 |
| The Logan | SB | Studio ,1BA | $5.31 |
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