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

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6147 Seminary Ave, Unit 3
$3,500
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3 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 15

6147 Seminary Ave, Unit 3

6147 Seminary AveOakland, CA 94605
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3846 Buell St
1 Bedroom Apartments

3846 Buell St

3846 Buell StOakland, CA 94619
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3644 Magee Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3644 Magee Ave

3644 Magee AveOakland, CA 94619
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3301 Arkansas St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3301 Arkansas St

3301 Arkansas 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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3702 Maple Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

3702 Maple Ave

3702 Maple AveOakland, CA 94602

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4 Plex
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

4 Plex

6147 Seminary AveOakland, CA 94605
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Bali High
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bali High

2619 High StOakland, CA 94619
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3675 39th Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

3675 39th Ave

3675 39th AveOakland, CA 94619
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2909 35th Ave
Studio Apartments

2909 35th Ave

2909 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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3410 Maple Ave
Studio Apartments

3410 Maple Ave

3410 Maple AveOakland, CA 94602
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3701 Maybelle Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3701 Maybelle Ave

3701 Maybelle AveOakland, CA 94619
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3840 39th Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

3840 39th Ave

3840 39th AveOakland, CA 94619

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3224 Liese Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

3224 Liese Ave

3224 Liese AveOakland, CA 94619
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3520 Quigley St
Studio Apartments

3520 Quigley St

3520 Quigley StOakland, CA 94619
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3503 Kansas St
Studio Apartments

3503 Kansas St

3503 Kansas StOakland, CA 94619
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2457 35th Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2457 35th Ave

2457 35th AveOakland, CA 94601
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3938-3942 35th Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3938-3942 35th Ave

3938-3942 35th AveOakland, CA 94619
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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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3404 School St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3404 School St

3404 School StOakland, CA 94602
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3312 Brookdale Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3312 Brookdale Ave

3312 Brookdale AveOakland, CA 94602

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2641 High St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2641 High St

2641 High StOakland, CA 94619
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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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2800 Viola St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2800 Viola St

2800 Viola StOakland, CA 94619
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3856 35th Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3856 35th Ave

3856 35th AveOakland, CA 94619
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4414 Penniman Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

4414 Penniman Ave

4414 Penniman AveOakland, CA 94619
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2019 High St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2019 High St

2019 High StOakland, CA 94601

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2924 Carmel St
Studio Apartments

2924 Carmel St

2924 Carmel StOakland, CA 94602
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3891 Whittle Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3891 Whittle Ave

3891 Whittle AveOakland, CA 94602
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3539 Laguna
1 Bedroom Apartments

3539 Laguna

3539 Laguna AveOakland, CA 94602
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2430 Fern St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2430 Fern St

2430 Fern StOakland, CA 94601
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3442 School St
2 Bedroom Apartments

3442 School St

3442 School StOakland, CA 94602
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3170 High St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3170 High St

3170 High StOakland, CA 94619

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Upper Laurel, Oakland, CA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
MacArthur HeightsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,395
Sunny View Terrace2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1,695
029432BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2,250
3809 Maybelle Avenue2BR/2.0BA2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2869 38th Ave, Unit 28692869 38th Ave2BR,1BA$1.77
029432BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.20
3809 Maybelle Avenue2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.82
Sunny View Terrace2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$2.00
MacArthur HeightsStudio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$3.10

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Upper Laurel, Oakland, CA

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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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