Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Uptown Oakland Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $800 (44 Rentals)

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property at 597 23rd St

$750

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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597 23rd St

OaklandCA94612
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ANDYS at 1510 Webster Street
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$1,731 - $2,706
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$1,650 - $2,625
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ANDYS at 1510 Webster Street

1510 Webster StOakland, CA 94612
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1900 Broadway
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$1,755 - $8,117
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$1,698 - $8,060
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1900 Broadway

1950 BroadwayOakland, CA 94612
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property at 626 8th St

$1,895

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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626 8th St, Unit #3

626 8th St
OaklandCA94607
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Residences at Lake Merritt
$1,925 - $3,060
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$1,831 - $2,966
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$1,925 - $3,060
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Residences at Lake Merritt

1940 Webster StOakland, CA 94612
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Lantana Uptown
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$2,108 - $3,268
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$2,100 - $3,260
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Lantana Uptown

625 16th StOakland, CA 94612
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Hillcastle Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Hillcastle Apartments

1431 Jackson StOakland, CA 94612
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Nook on Valdez
Studio Apartments

Nook on Valdez

2425 Valdez StOakland, CA 94612
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Electric Lofts
Studio Apartments

Electric Lofts

2415 Valdez StOakland, CA 94612
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ArtHaus Brush
Studio Apartments

ArtHaus Brush

1925 Brush StOakland, CA 94612
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ArtHaus Northgate
Studio Apartments

ArtHaus Northgate

2618 Martin Luther King Jr WayOakland, CA 94612
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Oakland
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Oakland

787 22nd StOakland, CA 94612
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426 - 428 26th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

426 - 428 26th St

426-428 26th StOakland, CA 94612
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547 24th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

547 24th St

547 24th StOakland, CA 94612
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Summit Crest Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Summit Crest Apartments

2801 Summit StOakland, CA 94609
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The Lakemont
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Lakemont

1520 Jackson StOakland, CA 94612
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The Jefferson
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Jefferson

581 18th StOakland, CA 94612
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420 26th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

420 26th St

420 26th StOakland, CA 94612
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ArtHaus Ninth
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

ArtHaus Ninth

685 9th StOakland, CA 94607
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The Alician Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Alician Apartments

1450 Alice StOakland, CA 94612
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Dor Chez Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Dor Chez Apartments

245 17th StOakland, CA 94612
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The Grand
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Grand

100 Grand AveOakland, CA 94612
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St. Marks
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

St. Marks

394 12th StOakland, CA 94607
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Uptown Oakland, Oakland, CA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Claridge Hotel LP.SROStudio,1BA$895
Nook on ValdezFLOOR PLAN EStudio,1BA$1,240
ArtHaus BrushFloor Plan C Studio 1BAStudio,1BA$1,380
ArtHaus NorthgateFloor Plan C Studio 1BAStudio,1BA$1,468
Electric LoftsStudio G & HStudio,1BA$1,495
Raymond Investments LLC.StudioStudio,1BA$1,545
530 24th Street0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,550
The Lakemont0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,650
ANDYS at 1510 Webster StreetFloor Plan 11BR,1BA$1,731
ArtHaus NinthFloor Plan A Studio 1BAStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Residences at Lake MerrittTwo Bedroom B2C2BR,2BA$2.85
Packard LoftsLoft 1Studio ,1BA$2.69
Lantana UptownB22BR,2BA$3.50
Ora1x1 H1BR,1BA$3.04
2335 Market St, Unit A2335 Market St1BR,1BA$3.12
Alice Court1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.33
The UptownS02Studio ,1BA$3.54
Lake Park Senior LivingStudio1BR,1BA$3.16
Jackson Lake Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.28
Domain OaklandOSTUAStudio ,1BA$3.61

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Uptown Oakland, Oakland, and the greater Oakland area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, features that make it easier to raise kids, proximity to transit, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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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