Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Upper Dimond Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $500 (7 Rentals)

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3525 Lyon AveOakland, CA 94601
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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 Studio priced from $743. 3405 Dimond Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,849. Here are the most affordable Upper Dimond apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
MacArthur StudioStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$743
3405 Dimond AveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,849
Oakland Heights - 55+ Active Adult ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Upper Dimond, CA

As of June 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Upper Dimond area is the $2.40 price per square foot 3BR/3.0BA Model at 35th Ave in the in the Woodminster neighborhood starting from $3,650. The second greatest value Upper Dimond apartment is the One Bedroom Model at Oakland Heights - 55+ Active Adult Apartments starting at $2,300 with a $1.92 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.
35th Ave3BR/3.0BA3BR,3BA$2.40
Oakland Heights - 55+ Active Adult ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.92
2811 Garden St, Unit B2811 Garden St2BR,1BA$2.30
1777 & 1781 Sausal St2x12BR,1BA$2.72
2576 35th Ave, Unit 25762576 35th Ave1BR,1BA$2.30
3024 Fruitvale Ave3 Bedroom 1 bath3BR,1BA$3.00
2715 25th Ave2715 25th Ave1BR,1BA$2.69
3405 Dimond AveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.30
MacArthur StudioStudio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$1.65

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Upper Dimond, Oakland, CA

Ranked #46

Among neighborhoods in Oakland, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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3.0
Pet Friendly

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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 3405 Dimond Ave which is listed at $1,849, while the average apartment in Upper Dimond costs $2,550.

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

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