Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Uptown Oakland Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $800 (30 Rentals)

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1900 Broadway
$1,802 - $10,062
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1900 Broadway

1950 BroadwayOakland, CA 94612
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$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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Hillcastle Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Hillcastle Apartments

1431 Jackson StOakland, CA 94612
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property at 680 14th St

$1,295

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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680 14th St
OaklandCA94612

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Nook on Valdez
Studio Apartments

Nook on Valdez

2425 Valdez 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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ArtHaus Ninth
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

ArtHaus Ninth

685 9th StOakland, CA 94607
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ArtHaus Brush
Studio Apartments

ArtHaus Brush

1925 Brush StOakland, CA 94612
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530 24th St
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

530 24th St

530 24th StOakland, 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 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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1520 Castro St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1520 Castro St

1520 Castro 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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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. Northgate Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable Uptown Oakland apartments for rent in Oakland, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Claridge Hotel LP.SROStudio,$895
Northgate TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$1,050
Nook on ValdezFLOOR PLAN EStudio,1BA$1,300
ArtHaus NinthFloor Plan B Studio 1BAStudio,1BA$1,363
Raymond Investments LLC.StudioStudio,1BA$1,395
ArtHaus BrushFloor Plan D Studio 1BAStudio,1BA$1,440
ANDYS at 1510 Webster StreetFloor Plan 11BR,1BA$1,656
1520 Castro St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,703
Alice Court1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,749
Mason At HiveStudio1BR,1BA$1,820

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown Oakland, CA

As of July 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Uptown Oakland area is the $2.37 price per square foot 2445 Telegraph Ave Model at 2445 Telegraph Ave, Unit Apt 204 in the in the Pill Hill neighborhood starting from $2,450. The second greatest value Uptown Oakland apartment is the A02 Model at The Uptown starting at $2,598 with a $3.35 price per square foot in the 428 Alice 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.
2445 Telegraph Ave, Unit Apt 2042445 Telegraph Ave2BR,2BA$2.37
The UptownA021BR,1BA$3.35
2335 Market St, Unit A2335 Market St1BR,1BA$3.22
Alice Court1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.33
The Lakemont1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.50
Lake Park Senior LivingStudioStudio ,1BA$3.47
Oak Grove - 444 28th St.1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$3.64
Jackson Lake ApartmentsJunior 1 Bedrooms1BR,1BA$3.36
Regent Darien Apartments LLC.1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.39
Northgate TerraceStudioStudio ,1BA$3.20

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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 $1,820.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Uptown Oakland?

The cheapest apartment in Uptown Oakland is Northgate Terrace which is listed at $1,250, while the average apartment in Uptown Oakland costs $4,164.

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 17 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 $1,215 which is $2,949 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Uptown Oakland.

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