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Oakland, CA Local Guide

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Oakland 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: December 26, 2024

There are currently 3097 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Oakland, CA that range in price from $629 to $7,000. Oakland Hills, Jingletown and Chinatown 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 Hills769$2,410$629
Jingletown360$2,522$1,456
Chinatown347$2,475$1,600
East Oakland313$2,470$629
Old Oakland243$2,522$1,392
Westlake220$2,386$1,395
Uptown Oakland210$2,440$1,045
Longfellow184$2,484$1,695
Lakeside169$2,474$1,075
Jack London Square125$2,280$1,392

Largest Available Oakland 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Oakland, CA is found at Hollis Oak in the MacArthur Maze neighborhood and is 1,815 square feet priced from $3,805. The Emery has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,204 square feet and currently listed start at $3,260. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Oakland:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Hollis OakMerritt1,815 Sq Ft$3,805
The EmeryOA21,204 Sq Ft$3,260
Launch1 Bed/1.5 Bath-D11,131 Sq Ft$4,123
Allegro at Jack London SquareBay1,120 Sq Ft$2,540
Lampwork LoftsLoft C1: 1Bed+Den1,075 Sq Ft$2,953
Aqua Via ApartmentsA41,062 Sq Ft$3,022
Parc on PowellOne Bedroom - H999 Sq Ft$3,194
Fountainbleau Apartments1 Bedroom975 Sq Ft$2,225

Cheapest Available Oakland 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of December 26, 2024 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Oakland, CA is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Model starting from $767 at Brookfield Place in the Arroyo Viejo neighborhood. The second most affordable Oakland 1 Bedroom is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Availabl... starting at $795 in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Oakland is currently $2,714. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Oakland:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Brookfield Place1 Bed 1 Bath$767
SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Availabl...1BR/1.0BA$795
Oakland Station Senior1 Bedroom 1 Bath$995
Spectra Southside (Student)Single$999
Common JeffersonPrivate Furnished Bedroom$1,045
Roosevelt1BR/1.0BA$1,150
K Street Flats1BD, 1BTH C$1,349
3301 Telegraph Ave304$1,395
1929 26th Avenue1 Bed / 1 Bath$1,495
MacArthur CommonsJr. 1 Bedroom B$1,560

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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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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Oakland, CA

Ranked #149

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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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

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • 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 Brookfield Place listed at $767.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Oakland is $2,714.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Oakland is a 1,815 square feet unit starting from $3,805 at Hollis Oak.

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Oakland is currently 667 sq ft.

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