
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Prescott Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,200 (50 Rentals)
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** The Union ** Luxury and Modernity **

Lampwork Lofts

1809 Linden St

1688 Twelfth

1127 Chestnut St

1028 Willow St

Station House

1033 Magnolia St

1708 Linden St
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1166-1168 19th St

1615 13th St

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Zephyr Gate

Ellis at Central Station

2511 Adeline St

1680 14th St

922-924 Center St

1011 Linden St
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1655 12th St

1482 12th St

1108 Chestnut St

1410 Magnolia St

Lowell Bldg

2400 Adeline St

1735 12 St

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The Union
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1432 12th St

824 Peralta St

1436-1442 11th St

1824 Adeline St

715 Peralta St

ArtHaus Linden

ArtHaus Mandela

ArtHaus Magnolia

1769 Goss St
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St. Patrick's Terrace

5th Street Lofts

1060-1076 14th St

Ironhorse at Central Station

941 Center

1824 Linden St

Town Center and Courtyards at Acorn

Adeline Lofts

The Phoenix

1212 12th St
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South Prescott, Oakland, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Prescott?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Prescott Studio Apartments | $1,967 | $1,795 | $2,150 |
| South Prescott 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,432 | $1,895 | $3,083 |
| South Prescott 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,495 | $3,495 | $3,495 |
| South Prescott 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,295 | $3,295 | $3,295 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 50 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the South Prescott Neighborhood of Oakland, CA.
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Cheapest Available South Prescott Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Prescott area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Prescott Station priced from $1,775. Lampwork Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,870. Here are the most affordable South Prescott apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prescott Station | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,775 |
| Lampwork Lofts | Loft A: Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,870 |
| ** The Union ** Luxury and Modernity ** | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,050 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Prescott, CA
As of August 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Prescott area is the $4.19 price per square foot Studio Model at ** The Union ** Luxury and Modernity ** in the in the West Oakland neighborhood starting from $2,050. The second greatest value South Prescott apartment is the Loft A: Studio Model at Lampwork Lofts starting at $1,870 with a $4.16 price per square foot in the MacArthur Maze neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Prescott apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| ** The Union ** Luxury and Modernity ** | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.19 |
| Lampwork Lofts | Loft A: Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.16 |
| Prescott Station | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.18 |
| ArtHaus Mandela | Floor Plan E Studio 1BA | Studio ,1BA | $5.40 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Prescott Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South Prescott?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Prescott is under $2,050.
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