Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Oakland Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $800 (12 Rentals)

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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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Oakland
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Oakland

787 22nd StOakland, CA 94612
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ArtHaus Linden
Studio Apartments

ArtHaus Linden

1054 18th StOakland, CA 94607
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1130 30th Street
Studio to 1 Bedroom 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 Apartments priced from $815. 2000 Linden has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,323. Here are the most affordable West Oakland apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Claridge ApartmentsStudio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$815
2000 LindenStudioStudio,1BA$1,323
ArtHaus MagnoliaAStudio,1BA$1,498
ArtHaus BrushAStudio,1BA$1,541
Oak VillageStudioStudio,1BA$1,638

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Oakland, CA

As of December 04, 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
873 32nd Street4 Bedroom4BR,2BA$2.50
777 Broadway2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.55
The Bridge at Emeryville2x2A The Farallon - Renovated2BR,2BA$2.91
1919 Market Street3 Bed 2 Bath C3BR,2BA$2.80
882 Wood St, Unit Unit #2882 Wood St2BR,1BA$2.81
Hollis OakGrand1BR,1BA$2.86
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 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 $1,875.

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 $11,184.

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 7 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 $190 which is $10,994 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Oakland.

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