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3846 Buell St
3846 Buell StOakland, CA 94619
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Upper Laurel Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,300 (212 Rentals)
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3644 Magee Ave
3644 Magee AveOakland, CA 94619
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3301 Arkansas St
3301 Arkansas StOakland, CA 94602
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3607-3609 Maple Ave
3607-3609 Maple AveOakland, CA 94602
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4 Plex
6147 Seminary AveOakland, CA 94605
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3633 Patterson Ave
3633 Patterson AveOakland, CA 94619
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3719-3727 Buell St
3719-3727 Buell StOakland, CA 94619
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3702 Maple Ave
3702 Maple AveOakland, CA 94602
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3309-3317 Courtland Ave
3309-3317 Courtland AveOakland, CA 94619
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Bali High
2619 High StOakland, CA 94619
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3675 39th Ave
3675 39th AveOakland, CA 94619
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3809 Penniman Ave
3809 Penniman AveOakland, CA 94619
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3301-3307 35th Ave
3301-3307 35th AveOakland, CA 94619
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School Street Apartments
3211 School StOakland, CA 94602
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3701 Maybelle Ave
3701 Maybelle AveOakland, CA 94619
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3248 Dakota St
3248 Dakota StOakland, CA 94602
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3849 Maybelle Ave
3849 Maybelle AveOakland, CA 94619
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3856 35th Ave
3856 35th AveOakland, CA 94619
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4424-4426 San Carlos Ave
4424-4426 San Carlos AveOakland, CA 94601
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3938-3942 35th Ave
3938-3942 35th AveOakland, CA 94619
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3774-3778 39th Ave
3774-3778 39th AveOakland, CA 94619
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5020-5024 Congress Ave
5020-5024 Congress AveOakland, CA 94601
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3503 Kansas St
3503 Kansas StOakland, CA 94619
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2457 35th Ave
2457 35th AveOakland, CA 94601
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3224 Liese Ave
3224 Liese AveOakland, CA 94619
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4130-4132 Masterson St
4130-4132 Masterson StOakland, CA 94619
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3404 School St
3404 School StOakland, CA 94602
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3312 Brookdale Ave
3312 Brookdale AveOakland, CA 94602
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2909 35th Ave
2909 35th AveOakland, CA 94619
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3840 39th Ave
3840 39th AveOakland, CA 94619
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2641 High St
2641 High StOakland, CA 94619
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4782 Tompkins Ave
4782 Tompkins AveOakland, CA 94619
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4414 Penniman Ave
4414 Penniman AveOakland, CA 94619
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2019 High St
2019 High StOakland, CA 94601
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3768-3770 Brookdale Ave
3768-3770 Brookdale AveOakland, CA 94619
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3836 Midvale Ave
3836 Midvale AveOakland, CA 94602
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2867 MacArthur Blvd
2867 MacArthur BlvdOakland, CA 94602
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2924 Carmel St
2924 Carmel StOakland, CA 94602
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3891 Whittle Ave
3891 Whittle AveOakland, CA 94602
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3813-3821 Maybelle Ave
3813-3821 Maybelle AveOakland, CA 94619
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2900-2910 Birdsall Ave
2900-2910 Birdsall AveOakland, CA 94619
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3539 Laguna
3539 Laguna AveOakland, CA 94602
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2430 Fern St
2430 Fern StOakland, CA 94601
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3442 School St
3442 School StOakland, CA 94602
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3170 High St
3170 High StOakland, CA 94619
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2940 Carmel St
2940 Carmel StOakland, CA 94602
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3909 Midvale Ave
3909 Midvale AveOakland, CA 94602
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3805 Maybelle Ave
3805 Maybelle AveOakland, CA 94619
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3461 39th Ave
3461 39th AveOakland, CA 94619
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3647 Coolidge Ave
3647 Coolidge AveOakland, CA 94602
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Upper Laurel, Oakland, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Upper Laurel?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Laurel Studio Apartments | $1,606 | $1,395 | $1,800 |
| Upper Laurel 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,952 | $1,775 | $6,130 |
| Upper Laurel 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,237 | $1,795 | $2,595 |
| Upper Laurel 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,300 | $2,300 | $2,300 |
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Cheapest Available Upper Laurel Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Upper Laurel area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at MacArthur Heights priced from $1,395. 2701 High Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,398. Here are the most affordable Upper Laurel apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| MacArthur Heights | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
| 2701 High Street | Floor Plan A - Studio/1BA | Studio,1BA | $1,398 |
| Sunny View Terrace | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,795 |
| 02943 | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2,250 |
| 3809 Maybelle Avenue | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2,650 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Upper Laurel, CA
As of January 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Upper Laurel area is the $2.20 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at 02943 in the in the Dimond neighborhood starting from $2,250. The second greatest value Upper Laurel apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at 3809 Maybelle Avenue starting at $2,650 with a $2.88 price per square foot in the Mills College neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Upper Laurel apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02943 | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.20 |
| 3809 Maybelle Avenue | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.88 |
| Sunny View Terrace | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.12 |
| 166 Rishell Drive, Unit Studio | 166 Rishell Drive | Studio ,1BA | $2.57 |
| MacArthur Heights | Studio, 1 bath | Studio ,1BA | $3.10 |
| 2701 High Street | Floor Plan A - Studio/1BA | Studio ,1BA | $5.48 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Upper Laurel Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Upper Laurel?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Upper Laurel is under $2,650.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Upper Laurel?
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 Upper Laurel that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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