
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Shafter Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,500 (86 Rentals)
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431 49th St

5670-5678 Telegraph Ave

5005 Shafter Avenue

5237-5239 Miles Ave

5525 Claremont Ave

440 57th Ave

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

520 49th St

610-612 54th St

5717 Hermannn St

5614 Shattuck Ave

5449-5455 College Ave
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460 58th St

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
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5138 Clarke St

5229 Miles Ave

5174 Miles Ave

569 59th St

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

5493 Claremont Ave

524 58th St

564-568 57th St

4811 A-F Shattuck Ave

5609 College Ave

5461-5467 College 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 | $1,945 | $1,895 | $1,995 |
| Shafter 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,900 | $2,900 | $2,900 |
| Shafter 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,495 | $3,495 | $3,495 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 86 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 | SC | Studio,1BA | $2,230 |
| 4801 Shattuck | C4 | 2BR,1BA | $3,220 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shafter, CA
As of March 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Shafter area is the $3.01 price per square foot 566 53rd St Model at 566 53rd St, Unit 566 in the in the Shafter neighborhood starting from $3,495. The second greatest value Shafter apartment is the C4 Model at 4801 Shattuck starting at $3,220 with a $3.58 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 566 53rd St, Unit 566 | 566 53rd St | 3BR,2BA | $3.01 |
| 4801 Shattuck | C4 | 2BR,1BA | $3.58 |
| The Logan | SD | Studio ,1BA | $5.64 |
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