Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Upper Dimond Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $500 (303 Rentals)

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2725 23rd Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

2725 23rd Ave

2725 23rd AveOakland, CA 94606
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2440 Palmetto
2 Bedroom Apartments

2440 Palmetto

2440 Palmetto StOakland, CA 94602
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3644 Magee Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3644 Magee Ave

3644 Magee AveOakland, CA 94619
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4179-4185 Park Blvd
2 Bedroom Apartments

4179-4185 Park Blvd

4179-4185 Park BlvdOakland, CA 94602
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3464 Champion St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3464 Champion St

3464 Champion StOakland, CA 94602
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3633 Patterson Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3633 Patterson Ave

3633 Patterson AveOakland, CA 94619

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4347 Leach Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

4347 Leach Ave

4347 Leach AveOakland, CA 94602
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3205 Brookdale Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3205 Brookdale Ave

3205 Brookdale AveOakland, CA 94602
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3301 Arkansas St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3301 Arkansas St

3301 Arkansas StOakland, CA 94602
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3222 E 27th St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3222 E 27th St

3222 E 27th StOakland, CA 94601
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4168 Park Blvd
1 Bedroom Apartments

4168 Park Blvd

4168 Park BlvdOakland, CA 94602

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4052 Lincoln Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

4052 Lincoln Ave

4052 Lincoln AveOakland, CA 94602
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3675 39th Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

3675 39th Ave

3675 39th AveOakland, CA 94619
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3702 Maple Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

3702 Maple Ave

3702 Maple AveOakland, CA 94602
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3774-3778 39th Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3774-3778 39th Ave

3774-3778 39th AveOakland, CA 94619
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2460 34th Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2460 34th Ave

2460 34th AveOakland, CA 94601
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2457 35th Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2457 35th Ave

2457 35th AveOakland, CA 94601
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2020 Damuth St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2020 Damuth St

2020 Damuth StOakland, CA 94602
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2924 Carmel St
Studio Apartments

2924 Carmel St

2924 Carmel StOakland, CA 94602

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3142 Coolidge Ave
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

3142 Coolidge Ave

3142 Coolidge AveOakland, CA 94602
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3539 Laguna
1 Bedroom Apartments

3539 Laguna

3539 Laguna AveOakland, CA 94602
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2909 35th Ave
Studio Apartments

2909 35th Ave

2909 35th AveOakland, CA 94619
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3940 Midvale Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3940 Midvale Ave

3940 Midvale AveOakland, CA 94602
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3250 Georgia St
Studio Apartments

3250 Georgia St

3250 Georgia StOakland, CA 94602
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3805 Maybelle Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3805 Maybelle Ave

3805 Maybelle AveOakland, CA 94619

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2940 Carmel St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2940 Carmel St

2940 Carmel StOakland, CA 94602
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1720 Clemens Rd
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1720 Clemens Rd

1720 Clemens RdOakland, CA 94602
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Fruitvale Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fruitvale Gardens

2930 MacArthur BlvdOakland, CA 94602
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2311 35th Ave
Studio Apartments

2311 35th Ave

2311 35th AveOakland, CA 94601
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3308 Maple Ave
Studio Apartments

3308 Maple Ave

3308 Maple AveOakland, CA 94602
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3248 Dakota St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3248 Dakota St

3248 Dakota StOakland, CA 94602
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3849 Maybelle Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3849 Maybelle Ave

3849 Maybelle AveOakland, CA 94619

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Upper Dimond, Oakland, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Upper Dimond Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Upper Dimond area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 2375 Fruitvale Ave priced from $900. MacArthur Heights has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,395. Here are the most affordable Upper Dimond apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2375 Fruitvale AveSRO1BR,$900
MacArthur HeightsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,395
3024 Fruitvale Ave2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,749
1777 & 1781 Sausal St2x12BR,1BA$2,400
3809 Maybelle Avenue2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2,650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Upper Dimond, CA

As of January 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Upper Dimond area is the $2.88 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at 3809 Maybelle Avenue in the in the Mills College neighborhood starting from $2,650. The second greatest value Upper Dimond apartment is the 2x1 Model at 1777 & 1781 Sausal St starting at $2,400 with a $2.67 price per square foot in the Dimond neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Upper Dimond apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3809 Maybelle Avenue2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.88
1777 & 1781 Sausal St2x12BR,1BA$2.67
3024 Fruitvale Ave2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.69
MacArthur HeightsStudio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$3.10

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Upper Dimond, Oakland, CA

Ranked #63

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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3.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Upper Dimond Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Upper Dimond?

The cheapest apartment in Upper Dimond is 2375 Fruitvale Ave which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Upper Dimond costs $2,614.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Upper Dimond?

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 3 regular apartments in Upper Dimond that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Upper Dimond?

Cheap apartments in Upper Dimond have an average cost of $761 which is $1,853 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Upper Dimond.

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