Cheap Homes for Rent in Westlake Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,500 (5 Rentals)

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399 Bellevue Ave

OaklandCA94610

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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 $1,295. Electric Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,352. Here are the most affordable Westlake apartments for rent in Oakland, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Nook on ValdezFLOOR PLAN BStudio,1BA$1,295
Electric LoftsStudio A & BStudio,1BA$1,352
3301 Telegraph Ave3041BR,1BA$1,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Westlake, CA

As of May 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Westlake area is the $3.02 price per square foot T Model at Hanover Northgate in the in the Pill Hill neighborhood starting from $4,098. The second greatest value Westlake apartment is the 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at 355 Staten starting at $2,745 with a $2.78 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.
Hanover NorthgateT3BR,2BA$3.02
355 Staten2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.78
350 Vernon2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.89
298 Fairmount Ave, Unit Charming 2 bedroom 1 bath298 Fairmount Ave2BR,1BA$2.37
276 Adams2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.03
Fountainbleau Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.62
3440 Richmond Blvd3440 Richmond Blvd1BR,1BA$3.24
The GrandThe Chicago1BR,1BA$3.39
115 Moss1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.32
3301 Telegraph Ave3041BR,1BA$2.15

Frequently Asked Questions about Westlake

What type of rentals are currently available in Westlake?

There are currently 435 Apartments for Rent in Westlake, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,395 to $7,193. There are also 9 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Westlake ranging from $1,550 to $2,800.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Westlake?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Westlake ranges from $1,550 to $2,800 with an average monthly rent of $2,181.

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