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3524 Foothill Blvd
$1,295Studio, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Now

3524 Foothill Blvd

Oakland, CA 94601
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2555 Foothill Blvd
$1,495Studio, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Now

2555 Foothill Blvd

Oakland, CA 94601
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1134 89th Ave
$1,4991 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Now

1134 89th Ave

Oakland, CA 94621
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867-871 Mead Ave
$1,5001 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Now

867-871 Mead Ave

Oakland, CA 94607
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436 E 15th St
$1,595Studio, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Now

436 E 15th St

Oakland, CA 94606
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1936 E 27th St
$1,6991 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Now

1936 E 27th St

Oakland, CA 94606
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Oakland, CA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Oakland, CA

Pricing Updated: 11/25/2024

Current apartment rentals in the Oakland, CA area range in price from $629 to $10,613 with an overall median price of $4,468. The three Oakland neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Castro Valley NE Outer Hayward at $1,000, Santa Fe at $1,000, and Uptown Oakland at $795. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Oakland Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Castro Valley NE Outer Hayward$3,749$1,000277
Santa Fe$3,800$1,00068
Uptown Oakland$3,910$795515
Fruitvale$3,995$1,19566
Jack London Square$4,105$825271
Westlake$4,304$1,100351
Longfellow$4,597$1,150342
Jingletown$4,599$1,200691
Chinatown$4,640$825653
Old Oakland$4,685$1,392472

Cheapest Available Oakland Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Oakland, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Brookfield Place in the Arroyo Viejo neighborhood priced from $767. SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Availabl... in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $795. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Oakland apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Brookfield Place1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$767
SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Availabl...1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$795
Claridge Hotel LLC.Studio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$795
Common MacArthurPrivate Bedroom in Shared 4 Bed 2 Bath - A4BR,2BA$903
Historic-Charming Apartment Steps from the...Double Bedroom1BR,1BA$950
Oakland Station Senior1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$995
Rise at Berkeley0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$997
The Laureate1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,000
Nook on ValdezFLOOR PLAN EStudio,1BA$1,100
Roosevelt1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oakland, CA

As of November 26, 2024 the best value apartment in the Oakland area is the $1.67 price per square foot 6380 Westover Dr Model at 6380 Westover Dr, Unit FL3-ID1740 in the in the Montclair Business neighborhood starting from $5,000. The second greatest value Oakland apartment is the Single Room - Shared Apartment Model at The Atrium at Prospect starting at $1,450 with a $0.80 price per square foot in the UC Berkeley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Oakland apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
6380 Westover Dr, Unit FL3-ID17406380 Westover Dr3BR,2.5BA$1.67
The Atrium at ProspectSingle Room - Shared ApartmentStudio ,1BA$0.80
1465 1st Ave, Unit 1469A1465 1st Ave3BR,1BA$1.81
The Kittredge2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$0.81
7344 Weld St, Unit B7344 Weld St2BR,1BA$1.75
The Laureate6 Beds, 2.5 Baths6BR,2.5BA$1.27
San Leandro Apartments1 Bedroom Available1BR,1BA$1.67
Oakland Station Senior2 Bedroom 1 Bath A2BR,1BA$1.94
Brookfield Place1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.21
SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Availabl...1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.89

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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 Cheap Oakland Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Oakland?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Oakland is at Claridge Hotel LLC. listed at $795.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Oakland Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Oakland Apartment is $767 at Brookfield Place.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Oakland Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Oakland is starting from $907 at Brookfield Place.

What is the most affordable Oakland Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Oakland Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Brookfield Place and starts from $1,032.

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