
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Uptown Oakland Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $800 (30 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Uptown Oakland area of Oakland.


Northgate Terrace

Raymond Investments LLC.

Unit 204

Unit 406

Unit 410

530 24th Street
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ANDYS at 1510 Webster Street

Alice Court

Jackson Lake Apartments

The Moran

626 8th St, Unit #3, Unit #3

Hillcastle Apartments

Regent Darien Apartments LLC.
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ArtHaus Northgate

Nook on Valdez

The Alician Apartments

Electric Lofts

Oakland

2621-2627 Martin Luther King Jr Way

426 - 428 26th St
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547 24th St

Summit Crest Apartments

ArtHaus Brush

The Lakemont

ArtHaus Ninth

The Jefferson

420 26th St
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1425 Harrison Street Apartments

Dor Chez Apartments
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 | $2,280 | $895 | $6,500 |
| Uptown Oakland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,770 | $1,495 | $5,150 |
| Uptown Oakland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,591 | $1,798 | $6,314 |
| Uptown Oakland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,991 | $2,095 | $6,599 |
| Uptown Oakland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,906 | $6,906 | $6,906 |
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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. ArtHaus Northgate has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,228. 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, | $895 |
| ArtHaus Northgate | Floor Plan A Studio 1BA | Studio,1BA | $1,228 |
| The Alician Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| Nook on Valdez | FLOOR PLAN E | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| Raymond Investments LLC. | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
| 530 24th Street | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
| Electric Lofts | Studio K & L | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
| ArtHaus Brush | Floor Plan D Studio 1BA | Studio,1BA | $1,598 |
| ANDYS at 1510 Webster Street | Floor Plan 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,650 |
| ArtHaus Ninth | Floor Plan A Studio 1BA | Studio,1BA | $1,671 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown Oakland, CA
As of May 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Uptown Oakland area is the $2.98 price per square foot 2-B Model at Eleven Fifty Clay Street in the in the West Oakland neighborhood starting from $3,220. The second greatest value Uptown Oakland apartment is the 2A Model at Rowhaus starting at $2,696 with a $2.78 price per square foot in the Pill Hill 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eleven Fifty Clay Street | 2-B | 2BR,2BA | $2.98 |
| Rowhaus | 2A | 2BR,2BA | $2.78 |
| Rasa Apartments | 2A | 2BR,2BA | $3.36 |
| Ora | 1x1 DEN A | 1BR,1BA | $3.15 |
| 2335 Market St, Unit A | 2335 Market St | 1BR,1BA | $3.12 |
| Alice Court | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| Domain Oakland | 1B | 1BR,1BA | $3.36 |
| Lake Park Senior Living | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.16 |
| Jackson Lake Apartments | Junior 1 Bedrooms | 1BR,1BA | $3.27 |
| Northgate Terrace | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.20 |
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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 $1,671.
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 $1,650, while the average apartment in Uptown Oakland costs $6,906.
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.
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