Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Oakland Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $800 (15 Rentals)

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Claridge Hotel LLC.
Studio Apartments

Claridge Hotel LLC.

634 15th StOakland, CA 94612
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Common MacArthur
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Common MacArthur

873 32nd StOakland, CA 94608
Corporate Housing
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715 Peralta St
Studio Apartments

715 Peralta St

715 Peralta StOakland, CA 94607

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Artthaus Mandela
Studio Apartments

Artthaus Mandela

1705 Mandela PkyOakland, CA 94607
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Oakland
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Oakland

787 22nd StOakland, CA 94612
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1130 30th Street
Studio Apartments

1130 30th Street

1130 30th StOakland, CA 94608
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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 LLC. priced from $815. ArtHaus Brush has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,376. Here are the most affordable West Oakland apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Claridge Hotel LLC.Studio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$815
ArtHaus BrushCStudio,1BA$1,376
ArtHaus ChestnutEStudio,1BA$1,395
Oak Village0bd, 1ba (ov0x160)Studio,1BA$1,638
3900 AdelineStudioStudio,1BA$1,750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Oakland, CA

As of September 01, 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 B in the in the West Oakland neighborhood starting from $3,995. The second greatest value West Oakland apartment is the 2909 Myrtle St Model at 2909 Myrtle St, Unit 2907.5 starting at $2,700 with a $2.00 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 B2335 Market St3BR,3BA$2.22
2909 Myrtle St, Unit 2907.52909 Myrtle St2BR,1BA$2.00
2804 Adeline St2804 Adeline St2BR,2BA$2.27
The Blue Cap Lofts1bed 2bath1BR,2BA$2.08
Oak Walk2 Bed 2 Bath Flat-A2BR,2BA$2.61
The Bridge at Emeryville2x2C The Marina - Renovated2BR,2BA$3.03
777 Broadway2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.50
1919 Market Street3 Bed 2 Bath C3BR,2BA$2.80
Lampwork LoftsLoft B2: 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.11
Domain OaklandOSTUAStudio ,1BA$3.44

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 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 $1,979.

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 $10,860.

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 8 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 $174 which is $10,686 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Oakland.

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