
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Upper Laurel Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,000 (211 Rentals)
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School Street Apartments

3644 Magee Ave

3301 Arkansas St

3809 Penniman Ave

3607-3609 Maple Ave

3301-3307 35th Ave

Bali High

3675 39th Ave

3719-3727 Buell St
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3702 Maple Ave

3309-3317 Courtland Ave

3633 Patterson Ave

4 Plex

2940 Carmel St

3909 Midvale Ave

3805 Maybelle Ave

3647 Coolidge Ave

3101 35th Ave

3940 Midvale Ave
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Fruitvale Gardens

2867 MacArthur Blvd

3539 Laguna

2430 Fern St

3442 School St

3768-3770 Brookdale Ave

2924 Carmel St

3836 Midvale Ave

2900-2910 Birdsall Ave

3813-3821 Maybelle Ave
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3891 Whittle Ave

3849 Maybelle Ave

2019 High St

3856 35th Ave

4414 Penniman Ave

3461 39th Ave

4424-4426 San Carlos Ave

2800 Viola St

2909 35th Ave

3833 Maybelle Ave
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3410 Maple Ave

3701 Maybelle Ave

3840 39th Ave

3224 Liese Ave

3520 Quigley St

3503 Kansas St

3308 Maple Ave

3237 Courtland Ave

4124 Lyon Ave

4800 Daisy 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 | $1,095 | $1,095 | $1,095 |
| Upper Laurel 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,722 | $1,895 | $4,273 |
| Upper Laurel 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,325 | $1,950 | $2,600 |
| Upper Laurel 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,087 | $2,375 | $3,800 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 211 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
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| MacArthur Heights | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,095 |
| 3811 39TH AVENUE | 3811 39TH AVENUE - 1 | 2BR,1BA | $2,395 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Upper Laurel, CA
As of July 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Upper Laurel area is the $2.72 price per square foot 4715 Fleming Ave Model at 4715 Fleming Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Mills College neighborhood starting from $2,450. The second greatest value Upper Laurel apartment is the 3811 39TH AVENUE - 1 Model at 3811 39TH AVENUE starting at $2,395 with a $2.99 price per square foot in the Woodminster 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4715 Fleming Ave, Unit 1 | 4715 Fleming Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.72 |
| 3811 39TH AVENUE | 3811 39TH AVENUE - 1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.99 |
| 2603 Humboldt Ave, Unit 1 | 2603 Humboldt Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.67 |
| 2642 35th Ave, Unit c | 2642 35th Ave | 3BR,1BA | $3.21 |
| MacArthur Heights | Studio, 1 bath | Studio ,1BA | $2.43 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleUpper Laurel, Oakland, CA
Ranked #115
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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