Top Rated Student Apartments for Rent in Oakland, CA (53 Rentals)

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Apartments in Oakland with the best features, newest construction, and richest amenities.

Rentals in Oakland near campus with by-the-room pricing and amenities for students.

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MAZ Building
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

MAZ Building

3840 Adeline StEmeryville, CA 94608
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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 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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Telegraph Gardens
2 Bedroom Apartments

Telegraph Gardens

3001 Telegraph AveBerkeley, CA 94705
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Panoramic Berkeley
3 Bedroom Apartments

Panoramic Berkeley

2539 Telegraph AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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Channing Bowditch
Studio Apartments

Channing Bowditch

2535 Channing WayBerkeley, CA 94704
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Afro House
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Afro House

2347 Prospect StBerkeley, CA 94704
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2610 College Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2610 College Ave

2610 College AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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Stebbins Hall
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Stebbins Hall

2527 Ridge RdBerkeley, CA 94709
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2728 Haste St
Studio Apartments

2728 Haste St

2728 Haste StBerkeley, CA 94704
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Wolf House
Studio Apartments

Wolf House

2732 Durant AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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2401 Warring St
Studio Apartments

2401 Warring St

2401 Warring StBerkeley, CA 94704
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Oakland, CA Local Guide

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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 Student Oakland Apartments

What is the Cheapest Student apartment in Oakland?

Currently the most affordable Student Apartment in Oakland is at SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available listed at $780.

How much is the average rent for a Student Oakland Apartment?

The average rent for a Student Apartment in Oakland is $3,613.

What is the largest Student Oakland Apartment for rent?

Today's Student apartment with the most square footage in Oakland is a 3,130 square feet unit starting from $13,500 at 2738 Parker St.

What is the average size for Oakland Student Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Student rental in Oakland is currently at 577 sq ft.

Expert Rental Resources

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