
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Uptown Oakland Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $800 (44 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Uptown Oakland area of Oakland.


Claridge Hotel LP.

Northgate Terrace

Raymond Investments LLC.

530 24th Street

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ANDYS at 1510 Webster Street

Alice Court

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1900 Broadway
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Jackson Lake Apartments

The Moran

626 8th St, Unit #3

Rowhaus

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Residences at Lake Merritt

1889 Harrison St

Monogram Apartments

Lake Park Senior Living
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375 12th St

Denizen Apartments

Telegraph Arts

19th & Harrison

Domain Oakland

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Lantana Uptown

Rasa Apartments

SKAIA
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Hillcastle Apartments

Regent Darien Apartments LLC.

Nook on Valdez

Electric Lofts

ArtHaus Brush

ArtHaus Northgate

Oakland

2621-2627 Martin Luther King Jr Way
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426 - 428 26th St

547 24th St

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The Lakemont

The Jefferson

420 26th St

ArtHaus Ninth

The Alician Apartments
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1425 Harrison Street Apartments

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The Grand

St. Marks
Uptown Oakland, Oakland, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Uptown Oakland?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uptown Oakland Studio Apartments | $2,219 | $895 | $8,306 |
| Uptown Oakland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,652 | $1,495 | $8,765 |
| Uptown Oakland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,241 | $1,798 | $5,396 |
| Uptown Oakland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,662 | $2,095 | $6,056 |
| Uptown Oakland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,337 | $1,755 | $6,919 |
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Cheapest Available Uptown Oakland Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Uptown Oakland area of Oakland, CA is a Studio unit found at Claridge Hotel LP. priced from $895. Nook on Valdez has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,240. Here are the most affordable Uptown Oakland apartments for rent in Oakland, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claridge Hotel LP. | SRO | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| Nook on Valdez | FLOOR PLAN E | Studio,1BA | $1,240 |
| ArtHaus Brush | Floor Plan C Studio 1BA | Studio,1BA | $1,380 |
| ArtHaus Northgate | Floor Plan C Studio 1BA | Studio,1BA | $1,468 |
| Electric Lofts | Studio G & H | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
| Raymond Investments LLC. | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,545 |
| 530 24th Street | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
| The Lakemont | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
| ANDYS at 1510 Webster Street | Floor Plan 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,731 |
| ArtHaus Ninth | Floor Plan A Studio 1BA | Studio,1BA | $1,746 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown Oakland, CA
As of April 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Uptown Oakland area is the $2.85 price per square foot Two Bedroom B2C Model at Residences at Lake Merritt in the in the Laney neighborhood starting from $2,985. The second greatest value Uptown Oakland apartment is the Loft 1 Model at Packard Lofts starting at $2,375 with a $2.69 price per square foot in the Ralph Bunche neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Uptown Oakland apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residences at Lake Merritt | Two Bedroom B2C | 2BR,2BA | $2.85 |
| Packard Lofts | Loft 1 | Studio ,1BA | $2.69 |
| Lantana Uptown | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $3.50 |
| Ora | 1x1 H | 1BR,1BA | $3.04 |
| 2335 Market St, Unit A | 2335 Market St | 1BR,1BA | $3.12 |
| Alice Court | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| The Uptown | S02 | Studio ,1BA | $3.54 |
| Lake Park Senior Living | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $3.16 |
| Jackson Lake Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.28 |
| Domain Oakland | OSTUA | Studio ,1BA | $3.61 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Uptown Oakland Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Uptown Oakland?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Uptown Oakland is under $1,746.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Uptown Oakland?
The cheapest apartment in Uptown Oakland is ANDYS at 1510 Webster Street which is listed at $1,731, while the average apartment in Uptown Oakland costs $4,337.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Uptown Oakland?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 9 regular apartments in Uptown Oakland that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Uptown Oakland?
Cheap apartments in Uptown Oakland have an average cost of $1,324 which is $3,013 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Uptown Oakland.
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