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

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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 $1,240. Electric Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,495. Here are the most affordable Westlake apartments for rent in Oakland, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Nook on ValdezFLOOR PLAN EStudio,1BA$1,240
Electric LoftsStudio G & HStudio,1BA$1,495
Piedmont1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Income-Restricted1BR,1BA$1,710

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Westlake, CA

As of April 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Westlake area is the $3.53 price per square foot C1 Model at Assembly in the in the Pill Hill neighborhood starting from $4,379. The second greatest value Westlake apartment is the D6 (West Building) Model at Axis Oakland starting at $3,380 with a $3.18 price per square foot in the Pill Hill 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$3.53
Axis OaklandD6 (West Building)2BR,2BA$3.18
Fountainbleau Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.41
Packard LoftsLoft 1Studio ,1BA$2.69
3761 Harrison Street ApartmentsTwo Bed - Two Bath2BR,2BA$3.20
115 Moss1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$2.79
Hanover NorthgateE1BR,1BA$3.69
150 Pearl St, Unit 211150 Pearl St1BR,1BA$3.68
Piedmont1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Income-Restricted1BR,1BA$2.71
Bel Aire Courtyard1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$3.22

Frequently Asked Questions about Westlake

What type of rentals are currently available in Westlake?

There are currently 430 Apartments for Rent in Westlake, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,895 to $5,972. There are also 11 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Westlake ranging from $1,995 to $3,500.

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 $1,995 to $3,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,949.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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