Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Westlake Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,300 (54 Rentals)

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Hanover Northgate
$2,228 - $5,250
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Hanover Northgate

2450 Valdez StOakland, CA 94612
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Assembly
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$2,295 - $5,329
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Assembly

260 30th StOakland, CA 94611
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$2,700

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

407 Orange St, Unit 310, Unit 310

407 Orange St
OaklandCA94610
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Piedmont
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Piedmont

215 W MacArthur BlvdOakland, CA 94611
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Nook on Valdez
Studio Apartments

Nook on Valdez

2425 Valdez StOakland, CA 94612
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3301 Telegraph Ave.
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3301 Telegraph Ave.

3301 Telegraph AveOakland, CA 94609
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Electric Lofts
Studio Apartments

Electric Lofts

2415 Valdez StOakland, CA 94612
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426 - 428 26th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

426 - 428 26th St

426-428 26th StOakland, CA 94612
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Summit Crest Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Summit Crest Apartments

2801 Summit StOakland, CA 94609
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2616 Harrison St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2616 Harrison St

2616 Harrison StOakland, CA 94612
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Montecito Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Montecito Apartments

149 Montecito AveOakland, CA 94610
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420 26th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

420 26th St

420 26th StOakland, CA 94612
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264 Lee St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

264 Lee St

264 Lee StOakland, CA 94610
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263 Euclid Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

263 Euclid Ave

263 Euclid AveOakland, CA 94610
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375 Staten Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

375 Staten Ave

375 Staten AveOakland, CA 94610
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279 Lee St
1 Bedroom Apartments

279 Lee St

279 Lee StOakland, CA 94610
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447 Orange St
1 Bedroom Apartments

447 Orange St

447 Orange StOakland, CA 94610
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Lee Haus
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lee Haus

245 Lee StOakland, CA 94610
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389 Vernon St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

389 Vernon St

389 Vernon StOakland, CA 94610
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366 Staten Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

366 Staten Ave

366 Staten AveOakland, CA 94610
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268 Vernon St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

268 Vernon St

268 Vernon StOakland, CA 94610
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220 Perkins St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

220 Perkins St

220 Perkins StOakland, CA 94610
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433 Adams St
1 Bedroom Apartments

433 Adams St

433 Adams StOakland, CA 94610
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307 Lee St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

307 Lee St

307 Lee StOakland, CA 94610
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Wayne Allen
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Wayne Allen

155 Pearl StOakland, CA 94611
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Axis Oakland
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Axis Oakland

2820 BroadwayOakland, CA 94611
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The Grand
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Grand

100 Grand AveOakland, CA 94612
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418 Vernon St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

418 Vernon St

418 Vernon StOakland, CA 94610
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Hanover Broadway
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hanover Broadway

325 27th StOakland, CA 94612
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276 Adams
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

276 Adams

276 Adams StOakland, CA 94610

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Cheapest Available Westlake Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Westlake area of Oakland, CA is a Studio unit found at Piedmont priced from $1,300. Nook on Valdez has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,350. Here are the most affordable Westlake apartments for rent in Oakland, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
PiedmontStudio Income-RestrictedStudio,1BA$1,300
Nook on ValdezFLOOR PLAN EStudio,1BA$1,350
Electric LoftsStudio A & BStudio,1BA$1,480
Fairmount Heights LLC.1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,795
Lee HausFloor Plan A Studio 1BAStudio,1BA$1,888
Fountainbleau Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,225
Monogram ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,225
Hanover NorthgateAStudio,1BA$2,228
The GrandThe MelbourneStudio,1BA$2,263
The BroadwayDesign EAStudio,1BA$2,332

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Westlake, CA

As of May 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Westlake area is the $2.78 price per square foot 2A Model at Rowhaus in the in the Pill Hill neighborhood starting from $2,696. The second greatest value Westlake apartment is the 1 Bedroom Model at Fountainbleau Apartments starting at $2,225 with a $2.41 price per square foot in the Harrison Street neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Westlake apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Rowhaus2A2BR,2BA$2.78
Fountainbleau Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.41
3761 Harrison Street ApartmentsTwo Bed - Two Bath2BR,2BA$3.20
Axis OaklandC6 (West Building)1BR,1BA$3.65
150 Pearl St, Unit Unit 211150 Pearl St1BR,1BA$3.68
276 Adams1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$3.62
Hanover BroadwayG1BR,1BA$3.99
Hanover NorthgateAStudio ,1BA$3.90
Fairmount Heights LLC.1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.53
PiedmontStudio Income-RestrictedStudio ,1BA$3.10

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Westlake Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Westlake?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Westlake is at Piedmont listed at $1,300.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Westlake Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Westlake Apartment is $1,410 at Piedmont.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Westlake is starting from $2,488 at Lee Haus.

What is the most affordable Westlake Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Westlake Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Assembly and starts from $4,304.

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