Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Temescal Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,500 (86 Rentals)

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Baxter on Broadway
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$2,455 - $3,401
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Baxter on Broadway

4901 BroadwayOakland, CA 94611
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47Hundred
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$2,718 - $4,280
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 4

47Hundred

4700 Telegraph AveOakland, CA 94609
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The Skylyne at Temescal
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$2,905 - $9,141
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The Skylyne at Temescal

3883 Turquoise WayOakland, CA 94609
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431 49th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

431 49th St

431 49th StOakland, CA 94609
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5005 Shafter Avenue
2 Bedroom Apartments

5005 Shafter Avenue

5005 Shafter AveOakland, CA 94609
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459 44th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

459 44th St

459 44th StOakland, CA 94609
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438 41st St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

438 41st St

438 41st StOakland, CA 94609

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5006 Webster St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5006 Webster St

5006 Webster StOakland, CA 94609
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3877 Shafter Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3877 Shafter Ave

3877 Shafter AveOakland, CA 94609
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The Ruby
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Ruby

3901 Ruby StOakland, CA 94609
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4263 Gilbert St
2 Bedroom Apartments

4263 Gilbert St

4263 Gilbert StOakland, CA 94611
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434 41st St
2 Bedroom Apartments

434 41st St

434 41st StOakland, CA 94609
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454--460 41st St
1 Bedroom Apartments

454--460 41st St

454--460 41st StOakland, CA 94609
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356 41st St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

356 41st St

356 41st StOakland, CA 94609
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520 49th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

520 49th St

520 49th StOakland, CA 94609
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359 41st St
1 Bedroom Apartments

359 41st St

359 41st StOakland, CA 94609
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3931 Clarke St
1 Bedroom Apartments

3931 Clarke St

3931 Clarke StOakland, CA 94609

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465 40th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

465 40th St

465 40th StOakland, CA 94609
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4244 Gilbert St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

4244 Gilbert St

4244 Gilbert StOakland, CA 94611
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457 40th St
Studio Apartments

457 40th St

457 40th StOakland, CA 94609
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5127 Lawton Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

5127 Lawton Ave

5127 Lawton AveOakland, CA 94618
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600-616 51st St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

600-616 51st St

600-616 51st StOakland, CA 94609
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410 45th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

410 45th St

410 45th StOakland, CA 94609
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460 40th St
Studio Apartments

460 40th St

460 40th StOakland, CA 94609
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4922 Desmond St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

4922 Desmond St

4922 Desmond StOakland, CA 94618

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4224 Shafter Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

4224 Shafter Ave

4224 Shafter AveOakland, CA 94609
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4118 Broadway
1 Bedroom Apartments

4118 Broadway

4118 BroadwayOakland, CA 94611
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5138 Clarke St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5138 Clarke St

5138 Clarke StOakland, CA 94609
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275 Ridgeway Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

275 Ridgeway Ave

275 Ridgeway AveOakland, CA 94611
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4821 Clarke St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

4821 Clarke St

4821 Clarke StOakland, CA 94609
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Temescal Place
Studio Apartments

Temescal Place

4801-4811 Telegraph AveOakland, CA 94609
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4133 Webster St
Studio Apartments

4133 Webster St

4133 Webster StOakland, CA 94609
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5002 Webster St
2 Bedroom Apartments

5002 Webster St

5002 Webster StOakland, CA 94609
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4126 Opal St
Studio Apartments

4126 Opal St

4126 Opal StOakland, CA 94609

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3901 Webster St
Studio Apartments

3901 Webster St

3901 Webster StOakland, CA 94609
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3831 Clarke St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3831 Clarke St

3831 Clarke StOakland, CA 94609
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444 40th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

444 40th St

444 40th StOakland, CA 94609
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537 41st St
Studio Apartments

537 41st St

537 41st StOakland, CA 94609
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5200 Lawton Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

5200 Lawton Ave

5200 Lawton AveOakland, CA 94618
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5154 Shafter Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5154 Shafter Ave

5154 Shafter AveOakland, CA 94618

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Temescal, Oakland, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Temescal Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Temescal area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at 535 41st St priced from $1,550. 450 40th St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,595. Here are the most affordable Temescal apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
535 41st St0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,550
450 40th St0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,595
4801 ShattuckA2Studio,1BA$2,003
The LoganSCStudio,1BA$2,255
Baxter on BroadwayPlan OA1BR,1BA$2,599
The Skylyne at TemescalStudio-NStudio,1BA$2,905

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Temescal, CA

As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Temescal area is the $2.50 price per square foot 4538 Martin Luther King Jr Way Model at 4538 Martin Luther King Jr Way in the in the Longfellow neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Temescal apartment is the Plan OA Model at Baxter on Broadway starting at $2,599 with a $4.35 price per square foot in the Piedmont Avenue neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Temescal apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
4538 Martin Luther King Jr Way4538 Martin Luther King Jr Way1BR,1BA$2.50
Baxter on BroadwayPlan OA1BR,1BA$4.35
The Skylyne at TemescalJr 1 Bed/1 Bath-PP1BR,1BA$6.20
The LoganSBStudio ,1BA$5.34
4801 ShattuckA2Studio ,1BA$4.96
450 40th St0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio ,1BA$4.20
535 41st St0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio ,1BA$5.54

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Temescal, Oakland, CA

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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Temescal Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Temescal Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Temescal Apartment is $2,599 at Baxter on Broadway.

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