Cheap Homes for Rent in Westlake Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $2,400 (9 Rentals)

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property at 407 Orange St

$2,700

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

407 Orange St, Unit 310, Unit 310

407 Orange St
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 $1,250. 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 AStudio,1BA$1,250
PiedmontStudio Income-RestrictedStudio,1BA$1,300
Electric LoftsStudio K & LStudio,1BA$1,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Westlake, CA

As of May 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Westlake area is the $3.47 price per square foot C1 Model at Assembly in the in the Pill Hill neighborhood starting from $4,304. The second greatest value Westlake apartment is the D3 (East Building) Model at Axis Oakland starting at $3,440 with a $3.30 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$3.47
Axis OaklandD3 (East Building)2BR,2BA$3.30
Rowhaus2A2BR,2BA$2.78
Fountainbleau Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.41
3761 Harrison Street ApartmentsTwo Bed - Two Bath2BR,2BA$3.20
150 Pearl St, Unit Unit 211150 Pearl St1BR,1BA$3.68
352 Palm Ave, Unit 2352 Palm Ave1BR,1BA$3.08
276 Adams1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$3.54
Fairmount Heights LLC.1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.53
PiedmontStudio Income-RestrictedStudio ,1BA$3.10

Frequently Asked Questions about Westlake

What type of rentals are currently available in Westlake?

There are currently 432 Apartments for Rent in Westlake, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,845 to $5,755. There are also 12 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Westlake ranging from $2,495 to $3,200.

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 $2,495 to $3,200 with an average monthly rent of $2,798.

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