
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Prescott Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,200 (50 Rentals)
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Prescott Station

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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1440 Chestnut St

1166-1168 19th St

1615 13th St

8 Live/Work Units - Exempt from Rent Control

Zephyr Gate

Ellis at Central Station

2511 Adeline St

1680 14th St

922-924 Center St

1011 Linden St
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822 Chester St

1655 12th St

1482 12th St

1108 Chestnut St

1410 Magnolia St

Lowell Bldg

2400 Adeline St

1735 12 St

Red Star Apartments

The Union
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Pacific Cannery Lofts

1432 12th St

824 Peralta St

1436-1442 11th St

1824 Adeline St

715 Peralta St

ArtHaus Linden

ArtHaus Mandela

ArtHaus Magnolia

5th Street Lofts
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1060-1076 14th St

Ironhorse at Central Station

1769 Goss St

St. Patrick's Terrace

1824 Linden St

941 Center

Adeline Lofts

The Phoenix

Town Center and Courtyards at Acorn

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 | $1,996 | $1,970 | $2,050 |
| South Prescott 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,125 | $1,750 | $3,083 |
| South Prescott 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,733 | $2,677 | $2,845 |
| South Prescott 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,395 | $2,395 | $2,395 |
| South Prescott 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,895 | $2,895 | $2,895 |
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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 ArtHaus Linden priced from $1,284. ArtHaus Mandela has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,450. Here are the most affordable South Prescott apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| ArtHaus Linden | Floor Plan E Studio 1BA | Studio,1BA | $1,284 |
| ArtHaus Mandela | Floor Plan D Studio 1BA | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| Prescott Station | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,875 |
| Lampwork Lofts | Loft A: Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,970 |
| ** The Union ** Luxury and Modernity ** | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,050 |
| 5th Street Lofts | Loft C | Studio,1BA | $2,865 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Prescott, CA
As of July 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Prescott area is the $2.12 price per square foot Loft C Model at 5th Street Lofts in the in the West Oakland neighborhood starting from $2,865. The second greatest value South Prescott apartment is the Studio Model at ** The Union ** Luxury and Modernity ** starting at $2,050 with a $4.20 price per square foot in the West Oakland 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5th Street Lofts | Loft C | Studio ,1BA | $2.12 |
| ** The Union ** Luxury and Modernity ** | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.20 |
| Prescott Station | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.95 |
| Lampwork Lofts | Loft A: Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.38 |
| ArtHaus Mandela | Floor Plan E Studio 1BA | Studio ,1BA | $5.83 |
| ArtHaus Linden | Floor Plan A Studio 1BA | Studio ,1BA | $6.21 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Prescott Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Prescott?
The cheapest apartment in South Prescott is Prescott Station which is listed at $1,875, while the average apartment in South Prescott costs $15,778.
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