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

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3301 Telegraph Ave.
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

3301 Telegraph Ave.

3301 Telegraph AveOakland, CA 94609
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Nook on Valdez
Studio Apartments

Nook on Valdez

2425 Valdez StOakland, CA 94612
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Electric Lofts
Studio Apartments

Electric Lofts

2415 Valdez 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 Apartments

Montecito Apartments

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

420 26th St

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

264 Lee St

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

389 Vernon St

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

366 Staten Ave

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

268 Vernon St

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

220 Perkins St

220 Perkins StOakland, CA 94610

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Vern-Lee
1 Bedroom Apartments

Vern-Lee

245 Lee 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 3301 Telegraph Ave. priced from $1,250. Nook on Valdez has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,295. Here are the most affordable Westlake apartments for rent in Oakland, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
3301 Telegraph Ave.0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,250
Nook on ValdezFLOOR PLAN BStudio,1BA$1,295
Electric LoftsStudio IStudio,1BA$1,295
Fairmount Heights LLC.1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,795
Monogram Apartments1x1 A1BR,1BA$1,835
RowhausStudio SAStudio,1BA$1,896
Hanover NorthgateCStudio,1BA$1,978
Bel Aire Courtyard1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,995
The LarkStudio S1Studio,1BA$2,020
3761 Harrison Street ApartmentsOne Bed - One Bath1BR,1BA$2,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Westlake, CA

As of June 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Westlake area is the $2.83 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at 115 Moss in the in the Harrison Street neighborhood starting from $2,995. The second greatest value Westlake apartment is the B1.1 Model at Alta Waverly starting at $3,454 with a $3.29 price per square foot in the Merritt 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.
115 Moss2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.83
Alta WaverlyB1.12BR,2BA$3.29
350 Vernon2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.99
Fountainbleau Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.62
276 Adams1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.03
3440 Richmond Blvd3440 Richmond Blvd1BR,1BA$3.10
230 Orange1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.25
Hanover BroadwayG1BR,1BA$3.30
Bel Aire Courtyard1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$3.35
3301 Telegraph Ave.0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.78

Getting Around the Westlake Neighborhood in Oakland, CA

Walk Score®

93 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

84 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

68 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

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 3301 Telegraph Ave. 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 $1,500 at 3301 Telegraph Ave..

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 $2,795 at 276 Adams.

What is the most affordable Westlake Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Westlake Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Hanover Northgate and starts from $3,782.

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