Cheap Homes for Rent in West Oakland Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,200 (13 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the West Oakland area of Oakland.

property at 1219 16th St

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1219 16th St, Unit Studio

1219 16th St
OaklandCA94607
property at 1207 Wood St

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1207 Wood St

OaklandCA94607

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property at 1469 13th St.

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Mar 15

1469 13th St.

OaklandCA94607
property at 626 8th St

$1,895

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Now

626 8th St, Unit #3

626 8th St
OaklandCA94607
property at 979 37th St

$1,975

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$1,975

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$1,975

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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979 37th St

OaklandCA94608
property at 655 12th St

$1,995 - $2,850

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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655 12th St

OaklandCA94607

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property at 1618 32nd St

$2,099

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1618 32nd St

OaklandCA94608

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 $915. ArtHaus Mandela has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,246. Here are the most affordable West Oakland apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Claridge Hotel LP.SROStudio,1BA$915
ArtHaus MandelaFloor Plan C Studio 1BAStudio,1BA$1,246
Oak VillageStudioStudio,1BA$1,358
ArtHaus MagnoliaFloor Plan D Studio 1BAStudio,1BA$1,428
ArtHaus BrushFloor Plan C Studio 1BAStudio,1BA$1,448

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Oakland, CA

As of March 14, 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 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 B2335 Market St3BR,3BA$2.78
5th Street LoftsLoft CStudio ,1BA$2.03
731 Willow St731 Willow St4BR,2BA$2.40
3236 Helen St, Unit 3236 Helen St3236 Helen St3BR,2BA$2.91
2903 West St, Unit 29012903 West St2BR,1BA$2.55
888 Pine St888 Pine St2BR,1BA$2.54
3136 Union St, Unit 31363136 Union St3BR,1BA$2.81
Lampwork LoftsLoft E: 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.09
3223 Hannah St, Unit 3223A Hannah St3223 Hannah St2BR,1BA$3.04
ArtHaus HannahFloor Plan B 1BR 1BA1BR,1BA$3.04

Frequently Asked Questions about West Oakland

What type of rentals are currently available in West Oakland?

There are currently 393 Apartments for Rent in West Oakland, CA with pricing that ranges from $915 to $13,476. There are also 51 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West Oakland ranging from $1,200 to $5,995.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in West Oakland?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in West Oakland ranges from $1,200 to $5,995 with an average monthly rent of $3,421.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in West Oakland?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in West Oakland range from $2,195 to $9,912, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,495 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,715 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,355.

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