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Claridge Hotel LP.
634 15th StOakland, CA 94612
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Oakland Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $800 (31 Rentals)
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801 14th StOakland, CA 94607
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961 Yerba Buena Ave, Unit 11
961 Yerba Buena AveOakland, CA 94608
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Prescott Station
2121 Wood StOakland, CA 94607
776-778 20th St
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Lampwork Lofts
1614 Campbell StOakland, CA 94607
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626 8th St, Unit #3
626 8th St
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1014 16th St, Unit D
1014 16th 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
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ArtHaus Chestnut
2432 Chestnut StOakland, CA 94607
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ArtHaus Mandela
1705 Mandela PkyOakland, CA 94607
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ArtHaus Brush
1925 Brush StOakland, CA 94612
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ArtHaus Magnolia
2242 Magnolia StOakland, CA 94607
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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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ArtHaus Yerba Buena
1035 Yerba Buena AveOakland, CA 94608
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ArtHaus Ninth
685 9th StOakland, CA 94607
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1520 Castro St
1520 Castro StOakland, CA 94612
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Linden Haus
2000 Linden StOakland, CA 94607
767 17th St
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City Towers
1065 8th StOakland, CA 94607
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ArtHaus Hannah
2850 Hannah StOakland, CA 94608
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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 | $1,809 | $895 | $2,415 |
| West Oakland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,835 | $1,750 | $9,682 |
| West Oakland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,578 | $1,798 | $10,000+ |
| West Oakland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,639 | $2,225 | $3,530 |
| West Oakland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,085 | $2,355 | $3,800 |
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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. ArtHaus Chestnut has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,348. 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 |
| ArtHaus Chestnut | Floor Plan D Studio 1BA | Studio,1BA | $1,348 |
| ArtHaus Mandela | Floor Plan A Studio 1BA | Studio,1BA | $1,409 |
| ArtHaus Brush | Floor Plan C Studio 1BA | Studio,1BA | $1,419 |
| ArtHaus Linden | Floor Plan C Studio 1BA | Studio,1BA | $1,548 |
| ArtHaus Yerba Buena | Floor Plan B Studio 1BA | Studio,1BA | $1,648 |
| ArtHaus Ninth | Floor Plan A Studio 1BA | Studio,1BA | $1,684 |
| Oak Village | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,691 |
| 1520 Castro St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,725 |
| Linden Haus | Floor Plan B 1BR 1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,763 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Oakland, CA
As of June 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Oakland area is the $2.12 price per square foot Loft C Model at 5th Street Lofts in the in the West Oakland neighborhood starting from $2,865. The second greatest value West Oakland apartment is the Floor Plan I 4BR 2BA Model at Common MacArthur starting at $3,098 with a $2.82 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5th Street Lofts | Loft C | Studio ,1BA | $2.12 |
| Common MacArthur | Floor Plan I 4BR 2BA | 4BR,2BA | $2.82 |
| 3136 Union St, Unit 3136 | 3136 Union St | 3BR,1BA | $2.81 |
| Lantana Uptown | B5 | 2BR,2BA | $3.50 |
| Domain Oakland | 1H - Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $3.48 |
| 2335 Market St, Unit A | 2335 Market St | 1BR,1BA | $3.22 |
| 945 40th St, Unit D | 945 40th St | 2BR,1BA | $3.05 |
| The Union | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.50 |
| 1919 Market Street | 3 Bed 2 Bath A | 3BR,2BA | $3.56 |
| 1520 Castro St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $3.45 |
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 $1,763.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Oakland?
The cheapest apartment in West Oakland is 1520 Castro St which is listed at $1,725, while the average apartment in West Oakland costs $16,874.
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 $171 which is $16,703 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Oakland.
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