Cheap Homes for Rent in West Oakland Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $800 (8 Rentals)

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property at 939 26th St

$1,695

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

939 26th St

OaklandCA94607
property at 626 8th St

$1,895

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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626 8th St, Unit #3

626 8th St
OaklandCA94607
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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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979 37th St

OaklandCA94608

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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 Linden 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 LindenStudio CStudio,1BA$1,198
ArtHaus NinthStudio/2Bedsplit 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,198

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Oakland, CA

As of January 15, 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 1640 12th St Model at 1640 12th St starting at $3,800 with a $2.77 price per square foot in the MacArthur Maze 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
1640 12th St1640 12th St4BR,1.5BA$2.77
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
Lampwork LoftsLoft E: 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.09
ArtHaus Ninth2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$3.40
1919 Market Street3 Bed 2 Bath A3BR,2BA$3.56
ArtHaus HannahStudio Model DStudio ,1BA$3.51

Frequently Asked Questions about West Oakland

What type of rentals are currently available in West Oakland?

There are currently 397 Apartments for Rent in West Oakland, CA with pricing that ranges from $765 to $14,285. There are also 44 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West Oakland ranging from $800 to $4,715.

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 $800 to $4,715 with an average monthly rent of $2,556.

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 $1,895 to $9,912, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,495 to $4,195. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,545.

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