Cheap Homes for Rent in Uptown Oakland Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,200 (5 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Uptown Oakland area of Oakland.

property at 680 14th St

$1,495

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

Available Now

412

680 14th St
OaklandCA94612

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property at 626 8th St

$1,895

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Now

626 8th St, Unit #3

626 8th St
OaklandCA94607

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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Claridge Hotel LP.SROStudio,$895
Northgate TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$1,050
Nook on ValdezFLOOR PLAN AStudio,1BA$1,275

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown Oakland, CA

As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Uptown Oakland area is the $2.17 price per square foot 2600 Martin Luther King Jr Way Model at 2600 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Unit 2604 in the in the Ralph Bunche neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Uptown Oakland apartment is the 2A Model at Rowhaus starting at $2,711 with a $2.79 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2600 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Unit 26042600 Martin Luther King Jr Way3BR,1.5BA$2.17
Rowhaus2A2BR,2BA$2.79
The UptownA021BR,1BA$3.20
2335 Market St, Unit A2335 Market St1BR,1BA$3.22
Domain Oakland1LC1BR,1BA$3.33
Regent Darien Apartments LLC.1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.44
Alice Court1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.33
Denizen Apartments1C1BR,1BA$3.42
Jackson Lake ApartmentsJunior 1 Bedrooms1BR,1BA$3.36
Northgate TerraceStudioStudio ,1BA$3.20

Frequently Asked Questions about Uptown Oakland

What type of rentals are currently available in Uptown Oakland?

There are currently 245 Apartments for Rent in Uptown Oakland, CA with pricing that ranges from $895 to $6,906. There are also 17 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Uptown Oakland ranging from $1,295 to $4,175.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Uptown Oakland?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Uptown Oakland ranges from $1,295 to $4,175 with an average monthly rent of $2,274.

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