
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Upper Laurel Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,300 (212 Rentals)
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3846 Buell St

3644 Magee Ave

3607-3609 Maple Ave

3809 Penniman Ave

School Street Apartments

3301 Arkansas St

3633 Patterson Ave

3719-3727 Buell St

3702 Maple Ave
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3309-3317 Courtland Ave

4 Plex

Bali High

3675 39th Ave

3301-3307 35th Ave

2909 35th Ave

3833 Maybelle Ave

3410 Maple Ave

3701 Maybelle Ave

3840 39th Ave
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3224 Liese Ave

3520 Quigley St

3503 Kansas St

2457 35th Ave

3938-3942 35th Ave

3774-3778 39th Ave

4130-4132 Masterson St

5020-5024 Congress Ave

3404 School St

3312 Brookdale Ave
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2641 High St

4782 Tompkins Ave

3248 Dakota St

3849 Maybelle Ave

4424-4426 San Carlos Ave

2800 Viola St

3856 35th Ave

4414 Penniman Ave

2019 High St

3768-3770 Brookdale Ave
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3836 Midvale Ave

2867 MacArthur Blvd

2924 Carmel St

3891 Whittle Ave

3813-3821 Maybelle Ave

2900-2910 Birdsall Ave

3539 Laguna

2430 Fern St

3442 School St

3170 High St
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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 | $1,495 | $1,395 | $1,595 |
| Upper Laurel 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,852 | $1,995 | $3,709 |
| Upper Laurel 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,053 | $1,695 | $2,300 |
| Upper Laurel 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,025 | $2,550 | $3,500 |
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There are currently 212 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Upper Laurel Neighborhood of Oakland, CA.
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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. Sunny View Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,695. 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 |
| Sunny View Terrace | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,695 |
| 02943 | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2,250 |
| 3809 Maybelle Avenue | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2,750 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Upper Laurel, CA
As of June 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Upper Laurel area is the $1.77 price per square foot 2869 38th Ave Model at 2869 38th Ave, Unit 2869 in the in the Dimond neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Upper Laurel apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at 02943 starting at $2,250 with a $2.20 price per square foot in the Dimond 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2869 38th Ave, Unit 2869 | 2869 38th Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| 02943 | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.20 |
| 3809 Maybelle Avenue | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.82 |
| Sunny View Terrace | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| MacArthur Heights | Studio, 1 bath | Studio ,1BA | $3.10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Upper Laurel Apartments
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Upper Laurel Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Upper Laurel is starting from $1,695 at Sunny View Terrace.
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