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Top Rated Cheap Apartments for Rent in Oakland, CA from $500 (33 Rentals)
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ArtHaus Chestnut
2432 Chestnut StOakland, CA 94607
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Miley Gardens at Eastmont- 55+ Senior Affordable Apartments
2520 Church StOakland, CA 94605
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from $1,325Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Raymond Investments LLC.
1461 Alice StOakland, CA 94612
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from $1,332Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
1900 Broadway
1900 BroadwayOakland, CA 94612
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from $1,560Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
MacArthur Commons
540 39th StOakland, CA 94609
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from $1,697Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Union
532 Union StOakland, CA 94607
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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants
Read our practical guide to landlord and tenant rights. Understand protected classes, reasonable accommodations, and legal exceptions to prevent housing discrimination.
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments
2621-2627 Martin Luther King Jr Way
2621-2627 Martin Luther King Jr WayOakland, CA 94612
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San Francisco's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
Learn about San Francisco and the best places to live with original content written by our San Francisco, CA Local Expert Shannon Hilson
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SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available
2490 Channing WayBerkeley, CA 94704
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Student | Identity Logan Park
2050 Durant AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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Hillside Village
1801 Shattuck AveBerkeley, CA 94709
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B28
2028 Bancroft WayBerkeley, CA 94704
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Oakland, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Oakland?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland Studio Apartments | $2,288 | $743 | $4,673 |
| Oakland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,702 | $780 | $6,000 |
| Oakland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,483 | $800 | $7,750 |
| Oakland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,199 | $849 | $9,469 |
| Oakland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,062 | $999 | $10,000+ |
| Oakland 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,170 | $1,290 | $10,000+ |
| Oakland 6 Bedroom Apartments | $2,384 | $1,315 | $10,000+ |
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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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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,200.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Oakland?
The cheapest apartment in Oakland is Oakland Station Senior which is listed at $995, while the average apartment in Oakland costs $4,991.
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 977 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 $1,256 which is $3,735 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oakland.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.
A San Francisco Local Expert’s Guide to the Top Budget-Friendly Bay Area Neighborhoods to Rent
Written by: Shannon Hilson
If you’re anything like me, the thought of San Francisco is synonymous with concepts like creativity, character, and quirky local style.
Rise of Digital Nomads: Remote Work Tips for Apartment Renters
Written by: Brandie Parton
As a digital nomad, you no longer call a set address or office building your home for eight hours of the day or more.
Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.
Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.