Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Upper Dimond Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $500 (302 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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4347 Leach Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

4347 Leach Ave

4347 Leach AveOakland, 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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3464 Champion St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3464 Champion St

3464 Champion StOakland, 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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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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3142 Coolidge Ave
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

3142 Coolidge Ave

3142 Coolidge AveOakland, CA 94602
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3520 Quigley St
Studio Apartments

3520 Quigley St

3520 Quigley StOakland, 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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3248 Dakota St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3248 Dakota St

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

3849 Maybelle Ave

3849 Maybelle AveOakland, CA 94619
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3002 Bona St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3002 Bona St

3002 Bona StOakland, CA 94601
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3856 35th Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3856 35th Ave

3856 35th AveOakland, CA 94619
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3833 Maybelle Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3833 Maybelle Ave

3833 Maybelle AveOakland, CA 94619
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3701 Maybelle Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3701 Maybelle Ave

3701 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 Studio unit found at MacArthur Heights priced from $1,395. 3024 Fruitvale Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,999. Here are the most affordable Upper Dimond apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
MacArthur HeightsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,395
3024 Fruitvale Ave3 Bedroom 1 bath3BR,1BA$1,999
Oakland Heights - 55+ Active Adult ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2,195
029432BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2,250
1777 & 1781 Sausal St2x12BR,1BA$2,400
3809 Maybelle Avenue2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2,750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Upper Dimond, CA

As of May 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Upper Dimond area is the $1.44 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Oakland Heights - 55+ Active Adult Apartments in the in the Dimond neighborhood starting from $2,195. The second greatest value Upper Dimond apartment is the 2869 38th Ave Model at 2869 38th Ave, Unit 2869 starting at $1,950 with a $1.77 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.
Oakland Heights - 55+ Active Adult ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.44
2869 38th Ave, Unit 28692869 38th Ave2BR,1BA$1.77
029432BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.20
3809 Maybelle Avenue2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.82
3024 Fruitvale Ave3 Bedroom 1 bath3BR,1BA$2.22
1777 & 1781 Sausal St2x12BR,1BA$2.67
MacArthur HeightsStudio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$3.10

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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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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Upper Dimond, Oakland, CA

Ranked #57

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Upper Dimond Apartments

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Upper Dimond Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Upper Dimond is starting from $2,195 at Oakland Heights - 55+ Active Adult Apartments.

What is the most affordable Upper Dimond Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Upper Dimond Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 3024 Fruitvale Ave and starts from $1,999.

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