
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Uptown Oakland Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $800 (33 Rentals)
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Northgate Terrace

Raymond Investments LLC.

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ANDYS at 1510 Webster Street

1520 Castro St

Mason at Hive

Alice Court

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1900 Broadway

626 8th St, Unit #3

The Moran

Oak Grove - 444 28th St.

610 22nd St

Hillcastle Apartments

Regent Darien Apartments LLC.

ArtHaus Northgate
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426 - 428 26th St

547 24th St
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1705 Martin Luther King Jr Way

Summit Crest Apartments

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The Jefferson

420 26th St

767 17th St

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Uptown Oakland?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uptown Oakland Studio Apartments | $2,539 | $895 | $6,500 |
| Uptown Oakland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,121 | $1,250 | $5,150 |
| Uptown Oakland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,343 | $1,798 | $6,016 |
| Uptown Oakland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,992 | $2,095 | $6,282 |
| Uptown Oakland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,820 | $1,820 | $1,820 |
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There are currently 33 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Uptown Oakland Neighborhood of Oakland, CA.
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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. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claridge Hotel LP. | SRO | Studio, | $895 |
| Northgate Terrace | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
| ArtHaus Northgate | Floor Plan A Studio 1BA | Studio,1BA | $1,298 |
| ArtHaus Brush | Floor Plan E Studio 1BA | Studio,1BA | $1,369 |
| Electric Lofts | Studio N | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| ArtHaus Ninth | Studio with Shared Kitchen | Studio,1BA | $1,488 |
| ANDYS at 1510 Webster Street | Floor Plan 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,656 |
| 1520 Castro St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,677 |
| Alice Court | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,749 |
| Regent Darien Apartments LLC. | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown Oakland, CA
As of August 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Uptown Oakland area is the $2.37 price per square foot 3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms Model at Mason at Hive in the in the Ralph Bunche neighborhood starting from $3,600. The second greatest value Uptown Oakland apartment is the D1 Model at Telegraph Arts starting at $3,425 with a $2.83 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mason at Hive | 3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms | 3BR,3BA | $2.37 |
| Telegraph Arts | D1 | 3BR,3BA | $2.83 |
| 2335 Market St, Unit A | 2335 Market St | 2BR,2BA | $3.08 |
| 763 15th St, Unit 763 15th Street | 763 15th St | 2BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| Packard Lofts | Loft 1 | Studio ,1BA | $2.89 |
| Lake Park Senior Living | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.75 |
| Alice Court | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| The Lakemont | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.50 |
| The Alician Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.00 |
| 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 $1,795.
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 $3,296.
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 21 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 $1,168 which is $2,128 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Uptown Oakland.
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