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634 15th StOakland, CA 94612
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Oakland Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $895 (32 Rentals)
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1780 Boxcar Cir
OaklandCA94607
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Oak Village
801 14th StOakland, CA 94607
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1520 Castro St
1520 Castro StOakland, CA 94612
518 7th St
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961 Yerba Buena Ave
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Prescott Station
2121 Wood StOakland, CA 94607
856-860 32nd St
OaklandCA94608
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626 8th St, Unit #3
626 8th St
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870 32nd St
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Lampwork Lofts
1614 Campbell StOakland, CA 94607
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532 Union StOakland, CA 94607
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Louise Street Lofts
1450 32nd StOakland, CA 94608
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715 Peralta St
715 Peralta StOakland, CA 94607
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ArtHaus Linden
1054 18th StOakland, CA 94607
1015 Martin Luther King Jr Way
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1415 Martin Luther King Jr WayOakland, CA 94612
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787 22nd StOakland, CA 94612
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1130 30th Street
1130 30th StOakland, CA 94608
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1808 Chestnut St
1808 Chestnut StOakland, CA 94607
1814 Chestnut St
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ArtHaus Mandela
1705 Mandela PkyOakland, CA 94607
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1705 Martin Luther King Jr Way
1705 Martin Luther King Jr WayOakland, CA 94612
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Linden Haus
2000 Linden StOakland, CA 94607
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ArtHaus Ninth
685 9th StOakland, CA 94607
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ArtHaus Chestnut
2432 Chestnut StOakland, CA 94607
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ArtHaus Brush
1925 Brush StOakland, CA 94612
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ArtHaus Yerba Buena
1035 Yerba Buena AveOakland, CA 94608
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ArtHaus Magnolia
2242 Magnolia StOakland, CA 94607
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City Towers
1065 8th StOakland, CA 94607
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864 34th Street - 1196
864-866 34th StOakland, CA 94608
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3900 Adeline
3900 Adeline StEmeryville, CA 94608
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West Oakland, Oakland, CA Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Oakland?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Oakland Studio Apartments | $1,887 | $895 | $2,758 |
| West Oakland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,497 | $1,433 | $3,438 |
| West Oakland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,416 | $1,910 | $6,386 |
| West Oakland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,590 | $2,225 | $3,195 |
| West Oakland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,083 | $2,355 | $3,700 |
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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 $895. Oak Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,398. 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, | $895 |
| Oak Village | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $1,398 |
| 1808 Chestnut St | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio, 1BA | $1,525 |
| ArtHaus Mandela | Floor Plan B Studio 1BA | Studio, 1BA | $1,528 |
| Linden Haus | Floor Plan A Studio 1BA | Studio, 1BA | $1,623 |
| ArtHaus Ninth | Studio with Shared Kitchen | Studio, 1BA | $1,629 |
| ArtHaus Chestnut | Floor Plan C Studio 1BA | Studio, 1BA | $1,688 |
| ArtHaus Linden | Floor Plan D Studio 1BA | Studio, 1BA | $1,718 |
| Prescott Station | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $1,775 |
| ArtHaus Brush | Floor Plan B Studio 1BA | Studio, 1BA | $1,798 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Oakland, CA
As of September 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Oakland area is the $3.08 price per square foot 2335 Market St Model at 2335 Market St, Unit A in the West Oakland neighborhood starting from $3,695. The second greatest value West Oakland apartment is the The Hollis Model at Oak Walk in the Emeryville neighborhood starting at $3,130 with a $2.75 price per square foot. 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. |
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| 2335 Market St, Unit A | 2335 Market St | 2BR, 2BA | $3.08 |
| Oak Walk | The Hollis | 2BR, 2BA | $2.75 |
| 3215 Filbert St | 3BR/1.0BA | 3BR, 1BA | $2.84 |
| 864 34th Street - 1196 | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR, 1BA | $2.39 |
| 884 32nd Street | 3/1 | 3BR, 1BA | $2.91 |
| The Bridge at Emeryville | Emery | 1BR, 1BA | $3.62 |
| Domain Oakland | 1B | 1BR, 1BA | $3.53 |
| 1919 Market Street | 3 Bed 2 Bath A | 3BR, 2BA | $3.56 |
| Oak Village | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $3.27 |
| 1808 Chestnut St | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio, 1BA | $4.08 |
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 $1,798.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Oakland?
The cheapest apartment in West Oakland is Prescott Station which is listed at $1,875, while the average apartment in West Oakland costs $2,495.
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 4 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 $224 which is $2,271 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Oakland.
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