Cheap Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in Oakland, CA from $500 (66 Rentals)

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The Grove
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Grove

2600-2685 Ec Reems CtOakland, CA 94605
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Artthaus SIX
Studio Apartments

Artthaus SIX

825 6th AveOakland, CA 94606
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Nook on Valdez
Studio Apartments

Nook on Valdez

2425 Valdez StOakland, CA 94612
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535 41st St
Studio Apartments

535 41st St

535 41st StOakland, CA 94609
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Artthaus Mandela
Studio Apartments

Artthaus Mandela

1705 Mandela PkyOakland, CA 94607
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Oakbrook
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oakbrook

1232 E 19th StOakland, CA 94606
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The Rose on Bond
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Rose on Bond

1638 47th AveOakland, CA 94601
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Eastwood Apartments
Studio Apartments

Eastwood Apartments

1715 High StOakland, CA 94601
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1130 30th Street
Studio Apartments

1130 30th Street

1130 30th StOakland, CA 94608
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Vue De Lac Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Vue De Lac Apartments

1600-1612 3rd AveOakland, CA 94606
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Maya by Common
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Maya by Common

4045 BroadwayOakland, CA 94611
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547 24th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

547 24th St

547 24th StOakland, CA 94612
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Summit Crest Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Summit Crest Apartments

2801 Summit StOakland, CA 94609
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77 Glen
Studio Apartments

77 Glen

77 Glen AveOakland, CA 94611
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1744 27th Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1744 27th Ave

1732-1744 27th AveOakland, CA 94601
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Montecito Apartments
Studio Apartments

Montecito Apartments

149 Montecito AveOakland, CA 94610
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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

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Oakland Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Oakland?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Oakland is under $995.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Oakland?

The cheapest apartment in Oakland is SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available which is listed at $795, while the average apartment in Oakland costs $4,305.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Oakland?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 48,350 regular apartments in Oakland that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Oakland?

Cheap apartments in Oakland have an average cost of $1,065 which is $3,240 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oakland.

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