
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Oakland Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $900 (15 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the West Oakland area of Oakland.


Oak Village

2920 Filbert St

988 18th St

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ArtHaus Linden

715 Peralta St

ArtHaus Mandela

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West Oakland, Oakland, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Oakland?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Oakland Studio Apartments | $1,784 | $915 | $2,650 |
| West Oakland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,590 | $1,695 | $9,295 |
| West Oakland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,125 | $1,798 | $10,000+ |
| West Oakland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,297 | $2,225 | $9,912 |
| West Oakland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,675 | $2,355 | $2,995 |
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There are currently 15 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the West Oakland Neighborhood of Oakland, CA.
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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 Hotel LP. priced from $915. ArtHaus Linden has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,328. Here are the most affordable West Oakland apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claridge Hotel LP. | SRO | Studio,1BA | $915 |
| ArtHaus Linden | Floor Plan D Studio 1BA | Studio,1BA | $1,328 |
| Oak Village | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,358 |
| ArtHaus Mandela | Floor Plan D Studio 1BA | Studio,1BA | $1,398 |
| ArtHaus Brush | Floor Plan C Studio 1BA | Studio,1BA | $1,398 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Oakland, CA
As of March 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Oakland area is the $2.78 price per square foot 2335 Market St Model at 2335 Market St, Unit B in the in the West Oakland neighborhood starting from $4,995. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2335 Market St, Unit B | 2335 Market St | 3BR,3BA | $2.78 |
| 5th Street Lofts | Loft C | Studio ,1BA | $2.03 |
| 731 Willow St | 731 Willow St | 4BR,2BA | $2.40 |
| 3236 Helen St, Unit 3236 Helen St | 3236 Helen St | 3BR,2BA | $2.91 |
| 2903 West St, Unit 2901 | 2903 West St | 2BR,1BA | $2.55 |
| 888 Pine St | 888 Pine St | 2BR,1BA | $2.54 |
| 3136 Union St, Unit 3136 | 3136 Union St | 3BR,1BA | $2.81 |
| Lampwork Lofts | Loft E: 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.09 |
| 945 40th St, Unit D | 945 40th St | 2BR,1BA | $3.18 |
| Oak Village | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.18 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Oakland Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in West Oakland?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Oakland is under $1,750.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Oakland?
The cheapest apartment in West Oakland is Oak Village which is listed at $1,750, while the average apartment in West Oakland costs $16,946.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in West 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 14 regular apartments in West 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 West Oakland?
Cheap apartments in West Oakland have an average cost of $329 which is $16,617 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Oakland.
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