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Oakland 2 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: March 03, 2025

There are currently 46832 available 2 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Oakland, CA that range in price from $1,495 to $6,816. Oakland Hills, Jingletown and Chinatown are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 2 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Oakland with the most available 2 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Oakland Hills9476$3,362$1,495
Jingletown5993$3,744$1,950
Chinatown5047$3,651$1,795
Longfellow4255$4,029$2,350
East Oakland4240$3,215$1,495
Old Oakland4229$3,813$2,392
Uptown Oakland3842$3,335$1,795
Lakeside3596$3,564$1,795
Castro Valley NE Outer Hayward2702$2,651$1,725
Westlake1659$3,284$2,190

Largest Available Oakland 2 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Oakland, CA is found at Launch in the South Shore neighborhood and is 1,980 square feet priced from $5,777. Berkeley Central in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood has the second largest 2 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,598 square feet and currently listed start at $6,254. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in Oakland:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Launch2 Bed/1.5 Bath-D21,980 Sq Ft$5,777
Berkeley Central2 Bedroom Two Bath Penthouse1,598 Sq Ft$6,254
StonefireD81,578 Sq Ft$5,905
1514 Walnut Street2BR/1.0BA1,500 Sq Ft$6,000
The Broadway2E1,449 Sq Ft$4,516
Bayview ApartmentsTH21,416 Sq Ft$4,320
Portico WaterfrontTH11,409 Sq Ft$4,416
Star HarborB21,398 Sq Ft$4,273
Orion Apartments2X2.5 TH T21,384 Sq Ft$2,964

Cheapest Available Oakland 2 Bedroom Apartments

As of March 03, 2025 the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Oakland, CA is the College B2 Model starting from $1,000 at The Berk in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood. The second most affordable Oakland 2 Bedroom is the Select 01 Model at Student | Identity Logan Park starting at $1,129 . The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Oakland is currently $3,587. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in Oakland:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The BerkCollege B2$1,000
Student | Identity Logan ParkSelect 01$1,129
2715 Dwight WayDouble in 2 Bedroom Apartment$1,345
K Street Flats2BD, 1BTH S$1,488
Oakland Station Senior2 Bedroom 1 Bath A$1,495
Ace Berkeley2BR/2B - Deluxe - B10$1,575
Viewpoint2 Bed 2 Bath$1,671
Hub Bancroft2x2 E$1,689
Regent Darien Apartments LLC.2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom$1,795
Raymond Investments LLC.2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom$1,895

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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 2 Bedroom Oakland Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Oakland with 2 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 2 Bedroom in Oakland is at The Berk listed at $1,000.

How much is the average rent for a 2 Bedroom Oakland Apartment?

The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Oakland is $3,587.

What is the largest available 2 Bedroom Oakland Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Oakland is a 1,980 square feet unit starting from $5,777 at Launch.

What is the average size for Oakland 2 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in Oakland is currently 1,037 sq ft.

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