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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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The Grove
from $6291 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Grove

2600-2685 Ec Reems CtOakland, CA 94605
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Common MacArthur
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from $9033 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Common MacArthur

873 32nd StOakland, CA 94608
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Tassafaronga Village
from $1,119Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Tassafaronga Village

930 84th AveOakland, CA 94621
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Artthaus SIX
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from $1,148Studio Apartments

Artthaus SIX

825 6th AveOakland, CA 94606
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715 Peralta St
from $1,200Studio Apartments

715 Peralta St

715 Peralta StOakland, CA 94607
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3867 Buell St
from $1,2282 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3867 Buell St

3867 Buell StOakland, CA 94619
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Artthaus Linden
from $1,252Studio Apartments

Artthaus Linden

1054 18th StOakland, CA 94607
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Nook on Valdez
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Nook on Valdez

2425 Valdez StOakland, CA 94612
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Oakland, CA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Oakland, CA

Pricing Updated: 12/26/2024

Current apartment rentals in the Oakland, CA area range in price from $629 to $11,755 with an overall median price of $4,495. The three Oakland neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Castro Valley NE Outer Hayward at $1,000, East Oakland at $629, 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$3,549$1,000285
East Oakland$3,649$629672
Uptown Oakland$3,848$795491
Oakland Hills$3,950$6291589
Lakeside$4,064$825405
Westlake$4,131$1,272362
Jack London Square$4,516$825256
Santa Fe$4,595$1,33340
Jingletown$4,640$1,200699
Chinatown$4,698$825656

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
Student | Identity Logan ParkSelect 143BR,3BA$849
Common MacArthurPrivate Bedroom in Shared 4 Bed 2 Bath - A4BR,2BA$903
Oakland Station Senior1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$995
Rise at Berkeley0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$997
The Kittredge2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$999
Spectra Southside (Student)Single1BR,1BA$999
Common JeffersonPrivate Furnished Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,045

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oakland, CA

As of December 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 1465 1st Ave Model at 1465 1st Ave, Unit 1469A starting at $2,895 with a $1.81 price per square foot in the Laney 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
1465 1st Ave, Unit 1469A1465 1st Ave3BR,1BA$1.81
1554 8th St1554 8th St3BR,2BA$2.05
The Kittredge2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$0.81
3608 West St, Unit 43608 West St1BR,1BA$1.53
FOUND Study Downtown BerkeleyB42BR,2BA$1.61
Oakland Station Senior2 Bedroom 1 Bath A2BR,1BA$1.94
RUMI at KingShared 1B1B1BR,1BA$1.91
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 $999 at The Kittredge.

What is the most affordable Oakland Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Oakland Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Student | Identity Logan Park and starts from $849.

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