Cheap Homes for Rent in the Westlake Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $2,100 (6 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 1 Bed unit found at Piedmont priced from $1,381. Electric Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,450. Here are the most affordable Westlake apartments for rent in Oakland, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Piedmont1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Income-Restricted1BR,1BA$1,381
Electric LoftsStudio NStudio,1BA$1,450
317 Warwick- 270- 1196/27011BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,965

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Westlake, CA

As of August 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Westlake area is the $3.59 price per square foot B4 Model at Edson House in the in the Pill Hill neighborhood starting from $3,637. The second greatest value Westlake apartment is the B2 Model at Assembly starting at $3,979 with a $4.21 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.
Edson HouseB42BR,2BA$3.59
AssemblyB22BR,2BA$4.21
Fountainbleau Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.41
Packard LoftsLoft 1Studio ,1BA$2.89
3761 Harrison Street ApartmentsTwo Bed - Two Bath2BR,2BA$3.38
Piedmont2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Income-Restricted2BR,1BA$2.49
317 Warwick- 270- 1196/27011BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.54
Axis OaklandC4 (West Building)1BR,1BA$3.81
150 Pearl St, Unit 211150 Pearl St1BR,1BA$3.68
Oak Grove - 444 28th St.1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$3.63

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 $1,995 to $5,549. There are also 8 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Westlake ranging from $2,195 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 $2,195 to $3,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,847.

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