Cheap Homes for Rent in the Upper Laurel Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,300 (7 Rentals)

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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 $1,095. 3669 39th Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed 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$1,095
3669 39th Ave3669 39th Ave - 91BR,1BA$1,695
3811 39TH AVENUE3811 39TH AVENUE - 12BR,1BA$2,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Upper Laurel, CA

As of July 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Upper Laurel area is the $2.99 price per square foot 3811 39TH AVENUE - 1 Model at 3811 39TH AVENUE in the in the Woodminster neighborhood starting from $2,395. The second greatest value Upper Laurel apartment is the 2603 Humboldt Ave Model at 2603 Humboldt Ave, Unit 1 starting at $2,000 with a $2.67 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.
3811 39TH AVENUE3811 39TH AVENUE - 12BR,1BA$2.99
2603 Humboldt Ave, Unit 12603 Humboldt Ave1BR,1BA$2.67
2642 35th Ave, Unit c2642 35th Ave3BR,1BA$3.21
3669 39th Ave3669 39th Ave - 91BR,1BA$2.83
MacArthur HeightsStudio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$2.43

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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 $1,095 to $4,273. There are also 22 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Upper Laurel ranging from $1,350 to $7,000.

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 $1,350 to $7,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,664.

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