Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Westlake Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,200 (30 Rentals)

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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 1 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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Fairmount Heights LLC.
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fairmount Heights LLC.

411 Fairmount AveOakland, CA 94611
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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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Lee St. 279
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lee St. 279

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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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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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 $1,300. Piedmont has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here are the most affordable Westlake apartments for rent in Oakland, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Nook on ValdezFLOOR PLAN EStudio,1BA$1,300
PiedmontStudio Income-RestrictedStudio,1BA$1,300
Electric LoftsStudio G & HStudio,1BA$1,320
Axis OaklandB3 (East Building)1BR,1BA$1,930
Hanover NorthgateAStudio,1BA$1,934
Monogram ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,989
245 Lee Street1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$2,048
Alexan WebsterS3Studio,1BA$2,083
The BroadwayAStudio,1BA$2,094
Hanover BroadwayDStudio,1BA$2,140

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Westlake, CA

As of January 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Westlake area is the $3.63 price per square foot C1 Model at Assembly in the in the Pill Hill neighborhood starting from $4,514. The second greatest value Westlake apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Apartment Model at 115 Moss starting at $2,995 with a $2.83 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.
AssemblyC13BR,2BA$3.63
115 Moss2 Bedroom 2 Bath Apartment2BR,2BA$2.83
Edson HouseB32BR,2BA$3.15
Fountainbleau Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.41
Packard LoftsLoft 1Studio ,1BA$2.66
3761 Harrison Street ApartmentsTwo Bed - Two Bath2BR,2BA$3.14
Hanover NorthgateDStudio ,1BA$3.50
245 Lee Street2 Bedrooms 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.43
Alexan WebsterA21BR,1BA$3.52
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 Nook on Valdez 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 $1,930 at Axis Oakland.

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 $2,034 at Piedmont.

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