Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Oakland Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $700 (12 Rentals)

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2000 Linden
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2000 Linden

2000 Linden StOakland, CA 94607
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715 Peralta St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

715 Peralta St

715 Peralta StOakland, CA 94607
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ArtHaus Mandela
Studio Apartments

ArtHaus Mandela

1705 Mandela PkyOakland, CA 94607
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ArtHaus Linden
Studio Apartments

ArtHaus Linden

1054 18th StOakland, CA 94607
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Oakland
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Oakland

787 22nd StOakland, CA 94612
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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 $765. ArtHaus Ninth has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,198. Here are the most affordable West Oakland apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Claridge ApartmentsStudio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$765
ArtHaus NinthStudioStudio,1BA$1,198
ArtHaus ChestnutBStudio,1BA$1,328
ArtHaus MandelaEStudio,1BA$1,384
ArtHaus LindenStudio BStudio,1BA$1,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Oakland, CA

As of January 04, 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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2335 Market St, Unit Unit B2335 Market St3BR,3BA$2.78
5th Street LoftsLoft CStudio ,1BA$2.03
731 Willow St731 Willow St4BR,2BA$2.40
Icon At ParkPlan 1L1BR,1BA$3.13
1537 9th St, Unit Beautifully Renovated 2BR1537 9th St2BR,2BA$2.65
Oak Walk1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.54
ArtHaus Ninth2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$3.40
ArtHaus HannahTraditional 1BR l Model B1BR,1BA$2.97
1919 Market Street3 Bed 2 Bath A3BR,2BA$3.56
Lampwork LoftsLoft A: StudioStudio ,1BA$3.08

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Oakland Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in West Oakland?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in West Oakland is at Claridge Apartments listed at $765.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West Oakland Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Oakland Apartment is $1,875 at Prescott Station.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom West Oakland Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in West Oakland is starting from $1,798 at Claridge Apartments.

What is the most affordable West Oakland Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap West Oakland Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 1919 Market Street and starts from $2,225.

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