Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Oakland Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $700 (12 Rentals)

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873 32nd Street
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

873 32nd Street

873 32nd StOakland, CA 94608
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715 Peralta St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

715 Peralta St

715 Peralta StOakland, CA 94607

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2000 Linden
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2000 Linden

2000 Linden StOakland, CA 94607
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ArtHaus Mandela
Studio Apartments

ArtHaus Mandela

1705 Mandela PkyOakland, CA 94607
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ArtHaus Yerba Buena
Studio Apartments

ArtHaus Yerba Buena

1035 Yerba Buena AveOakland, CA 94608
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ArtHaus Linden
Studio Apartments

ArtHaus Linden

1054 18th StOakland, CA 94607
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Oakland
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Oakland

787 22nd StOakland, CA 94612
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Cheapest Available West Oakland Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Oakland area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Claridge Apartments priced from $765. 873 32nd Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $888. Here are the most affordable West Oakland apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Claridge ApartmentsStudio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$765
873 32nd StreetStudioStudio,1BA$888
2000 LindenStudioStudio,1BA$1,323
ArtHaus BrushAStudio,1BA$1,350
ArtHaus ChestnutDStudio,1BA$1,378

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Oakland, CA

As of December 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Oakland area is the $2.22 price per square foot 2335 Market St Model at 2335 Market St, Unit Unit B in the in the West Oakland neighborhood starting from $3,995. The second greatest value West Oakland apartment is the Loft C Model at 5th Street Lofts starting at $2,735 with a $2.03 price per square foot in the West Oakland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Oakland apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2335 Market St, Unit Unit B2335 Market St3BR,3BA$2.22
5th Street LoftsLoft CStudio ,1BA$2.03
Icon At ParkPlan 1L1BR,1BA$3.13
3221 Helen St3221 Helen St3BR,1BA$3.19
777 Broadway2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$3.15
1919 Market Street3 Bed 2 Bath C3BR,2BA$2.81
882 Wood St, Unit Unit #2882 Wood St2BR,1BA$2.81
ArtHaus HannahStudio Model DStudio ,1BA$3.13
Lampwork LoftsLoft A: StudioStudio ,1BA$3.08
2000 LindenStudioStudio ,1BA$2.79

Getting Around the West Oakland Neighborhood in Oakland, CA

Walk Score®

85 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

95 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

64 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Oakland Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in West Oakland?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in West Oakland is at Claridge Apartments listed at $765.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West Oakland Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Oakland Apartment is $1,875 at Prescott Station.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom West Oakland Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in West Oakland is starting from $2,028 at Oak Village.

What is the most affordable West Oakland Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap West Oakland Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 1919 Market Street and starts from $2,360.

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