Cheap Homes for Rent in Upper Laurel Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $2,100 (5 Rentals)

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3404 Delaware St
OaklandCA94602

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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
School Street Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Upper Laurel, CA

As of June 14, 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 Floor Plan B 2BR 1BA Model at Laurel Haus starting at $2,223 with a $2.12 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
Laurel HausFloor Plan B 2BR 1BA2BR,1BA$2.12
029432BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.20
3809 Maybelle Avenue2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.82
Sunny View Terrace2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$2.00
2603 Humboldt Ave, Unit 12603 Humboldt Ave1BR,1BA$2.67
MacArthur HeightsStudio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$3.10
School Street Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$3.83

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Upper Laurel, Oakland, CA

Ranked #109

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Upper Laurel

What type of rentals are currently available in Upper Laurel?

There are currently 649 Apartments for Rent in Upper Laurel, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,395 to $2,550. There are also 22 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Upper Laurel ranging from $2,150 to $6,200.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Upper Laurel?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Upper Laurel ranges from $2,150 to $6,200 with an average monthly rent of $3,033.

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