Cheap Student Apartments for Rent in Oakland, CA from $500 (40 Rentals)

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Evans Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Evans Manor

2316 Haste StBerkeley, CA 94704
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2731 Durant Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

2731 Durant Ave

2731 Durant AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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2738 Parker St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2738 Parker St

2738 Parker StBerkeley, CA 94704
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1565 Arch St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1565 Arch St

1565 Arch StBerkeley, CA 94708
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The Berk on Arch
Studio Apartments

The Berk on Arch

2311 Le Conte AveBerkeley, CA 94709
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The Metropolitan
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

The Metropolitan

2301 Durant AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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1770 La Loma
1 Bedroom Apartments

1770 La Loma

1770 La Loma AveBerkeley, CA 94709
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2414 Dwight Way
1 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

2414 Dwight Way

2414-2416 Dwight WayBerkeley, CA 94704
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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 MacArthur Studio listed at $743.

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 $1,000 at The Berk.

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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