
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Westlake Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,200 (52 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Westlake area of Oakland.


Bel Aire Courtyard

Oak Grove - 444 28th St.

Fountainbleau Apartments

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3093 Broadway-SI FL5-ID698, Unit SI FL5-ID698

Monogram Apartments

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3093 Broadway-SI FL6-ID701, Unit SI FL6-ID701

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Assembly

Rowhaus

Alexan Webster
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150 Pearl St, Unit 211

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Hanover Northgate

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2500 Webster St, Unit SI FL3-ID1830

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The Broadway

Packard Lofts

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Alta Waverly

Vespr

3761 Harrison Street Apartments

Nook on Valdez

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3301 Telegraph Ave

Piedmont

426 - 428 26th St

Summit Crest Apartments

2616 Harrison St

Montecito Apartments

Northwood Court Apartment

420 26th St

264 Lee St

263 Euclid Ave
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375 Staten Ave

Moss Terrace Apartments

279 Lee St

447 Orange St

389 Vernon St

356 Jayne Ave

366 Staten Ave

268 Vernon St

220 Perkins St

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433 Adams St

307 Lee St

Wayne Allen

418 Vernon St

378 Van Buren Ave

407 Fairmount Ave

Hanover Broadway

Axis Oakland

3408 Richmond Blvd

Lee Crest Apartments
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Westlake, Oakland, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Westlake?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westlake Studio Apartments | $2,677 | $2,270 | $3,624 |
| Westlake 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,805 | $1,845 | $4,012 |
| Westlake 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,102 | $2,145 | $5,725 |
| Westlake 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,804 | $4,354 | $5,329 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 52 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Westlake Neighborhood of Oakland, CA.
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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 Nook on Valdez priced from $1,250. Electric Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,320. Here are the most affordable Westlake apartments for rent in Oakland, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nook on Valdez | FLOOR PLAN A | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
| Electric Lofts | Studio G & H | Studio,1BA | $1,320 |
| Piedmont | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Income-Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $1,381 |
| Fairmount Heights LLC. | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,845 |
| Oak Grove - 444 28th St. | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,995 |
| Monogram Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,285 |
| Alexan Webster | S3 | Studio,1BA | $2,469 |
| Axis Oakland | B1 (East Building) | 1BR,1BA | $2,510 |
| Assembly | S2 | Studio,1BA | $2,530 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Westlake, CA
As of July 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Westlake area is the $4.10 price per square foot I Model at Hanover Northgate in the in the Pill Hill neighborhood starting from $3,356. The second greatest value Westlake apartment is the 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Income-Restricted Model at Piedmont starting at $1,994 with a $2.49 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanover Northgate | I | 1BR,1BA | $4.10 |
| Piedmont | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Income-Restricted | 2BR,1BA | $2.49 |
| 150 Pearl St, Unit 211 | 150 Pearl St | 1BR,1BA | $3.68 |
| Edson House | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $4.35 |
| Alexan Webster | S3 | Studio ,1BA | $4.12 |
| Oak Grove - 444 28th St. | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $3.63 |
| Assembly | S2 | Studio ,1BA | $4.62 |
| Axis Oakland | B1 (East Building) | 1BR,1BA | $4.70 |
| Monogram Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.39 |
| The Broadway | Design EA | Studio ,1BA | $4.96 |
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 Nook on Valdez listed at $1,250.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Westlake Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Westlake Apartment is $1,381 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 $1,994 at Piedmont.
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