
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Prescott Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,200 (17 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the South Prescott area of Oakland.


1705 Linden St

** The Union ** Luxury and Modernity **

Lampwork Lofts

1436-1438 3rd St
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1100-1102 14th St

1431 Linden St

356 Peralta St

905 Pine St

715 Peralta St
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ArtHaus Mandela

ArtHaus Linden

City Towers

1488 14th St

354 Peralta St
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5th Street Lofts
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 | $1,901 | $1,825 | $2,027 |
| South Prescott 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,207 | $1,795 | $2,620 |
| South Prescott 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,556 | $2,495 | $2,729 |
| South Prescott 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,997 | $2,295 | $3,700 |
| South Prescott 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,231 | $3,200 | $3,295 |
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There are currently 17 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 Mandela priced from $1,398. Prescott Station has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,775. Here are the most affordable South Prescott apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| ArtHaus Mandela | Floor Plan C Studio 1BA | Studio,1BA | $1,398 |
| Prescott Station | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,775 |
| ** The Union ** Luxury and Modernity ** | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,850 |
| Lampwork Lofts | Loft E: 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2,729 |
| 5th Street Lofts | Loft C | Studio,1BA | $2,865 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Prescott, CA
As of May 28, 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 866 Pine St Model at 866 Pine St, Unit B starting at $3,200 with a $2.56 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 |
| 866 Pine St, Unit B | 866 Pine St | 4BR,1.5BA | $2.56 |
| 1010 Chester St, Unit Lower Unit | 1010 Chester St | 3BR,2BA | $2.96 |
| Lampwork Lofts | Loft E: 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.25 |
| ** The Union ** Luxury and Modernity ** | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.83 |
| Prescott Station | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.18 |
| ArtHaus Mandela | Floor Plan C Studio 1BA | Studio ,1BA | $5.08 |
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 $2,865.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Prescott?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 1 regular apartments in South Prescott that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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