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Oakland 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: May 03, 2025

There are currently 2388 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Oakland, CA that range in price from $790 to $6,000. Oakland Hills, East Oakland and Jingletown are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 1 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Oakland with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Oakland Hills527$2,535$790
East Oakland297$2,450$790
Jingletown266$2,705$1,199
Jack London Square219$2,734$1,525
Chinatown214$2,748$1,545
Old Oakland167$2,902$1,999
Uptown Oakland150$2,313$825
Lakeside113$2,395$875
Castro Valley NE Outer Hayward102$2,102$810
Longfellow101$2,798$1,673

Largest Available Oakland 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Oakland, CA is found at The Emery in the MacArthur Maze neighborhood and is 1,204 square feet priced from $3,160. Icon At Park has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,155 square feet and currently listed start at $3,569. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Oakland:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The EmeryOA21,204 Sq Ft$3,160
Icon At ParkPlan 1L1,155 Sq Ft$3,569
LaunchD11,131 Sq Ft$6,000
Allegro at Jack London SquareBay + Office1,120 Sq Ft$2,690
Aqua Via ApartmentsA41,062 Sq Ft$2,865
Hollis OakMaxwell971 Sq Ft$2,404
1200 LakeshoreC965 Sq Ft$3,995

Cheapest Available Oakland 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of May 03, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Oakland, CA is the 1BR/1.0BA Model starting from $1,000 at SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood. The second most affordable Oakland 1 Bedroom is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at Helios starting at $1,100 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Oakland is currently $2,688. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Oakland:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available1BR/1.0BA$1,000
Helios1BR/1.0BA$1,100
Spectra Southside (Student)Single Deluxe - S$1,165
The Harmony CollectiveSuite A - Unfurnished Room - Shared Bathroom$1,200
2731 Durant Ave1BR/1.0BA$1,395
3301 Telegraph Ave304$1,395
Miley Gardens at Eastmont- 55+ Senior Affordable Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom C$1,410
1929 26th Avenue1 Bed / 1 Bath$1,495
840 York Apartments1 Bed$1,499
Raymond Investments LLC.1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom$1,525

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Oakland Overview

There’s a lot that could be said to convince you that renting apartments in Oakland would be one of the best decisions of your life. Maybe you’d be interested in the fact that Oakland is a smart city, it’s one of the top cities when counting residents with bachelor’s degrees. Maybe you’d be intrigued by the fact that Oakland is known for its ethnic diversity, as well as its sustainability practices. Many more facts could be spewed at you, and they’d all add up to one thing—Oakland is an awesome, hip place to live.

Why live in Oakland, CA?

Oakland is a city like no other. It lies incredibly close to another major city, San Francisco, and yet it retains its own unique identity. Oakland is a city of diversity and political activism, industry and artistry, culture, and sports teams to rally behind. It’s also known for its food, its culinary culture is likely influenced by the city’s diversity as the cuisine often features international foods, as well as locally grown produce. Oakland truly has its own place in this world, and living in apartments in Oakland would allow you to become a member of this exciting and thriving city.

Oakland, CA
Population: 429,082

Ranked #45

in US Census Population by City

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Getting Around Oakland, CA

Walk Score®

84 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

77 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

63 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

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  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Oakland Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Oakland with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Oakland is at SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available listed at $1,000.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Oakland Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Oakland is $2,688.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Oakland Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Oakland is a 1,204 square feet unit starting from $3,160 at The Emery.

What is the average size for Oakland 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Oakland is currently 623 sq ft.

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