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Oakland Studio Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: May 04, 2025

There are currently 857 available Studio apartment units from neighborhoods all over Oakland, CA that range in price from $743 to $4,457. Oakland Hills, Uptown Oakland and Jack London Square are the neighborhoods that currently have the most Studio availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Oakland with the most available Studio apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Oakland Hills191$2,145$743
Uptown Oakland100$1,979$815
Jack London Square98$2,099$1,245
East Oakland91$2,323$743
Chinatown65$2,210$1,245
Lakeside65$1,990$1,245
Jingletown64$2,323$900
Old Oakland54$2,270$1,768
Westlake40$2,150$1,745
Longfellow30$2,270$1,800

Largest Available Oakland Studio Apartments

The largest available Studio apartment unit in Oakland, CA is found at Vulcan Lofts in the Mills College neighborhood and is 1,937 square feet priced from $2,552. 5th Street Lofts in the West Oakland neighborhood has the second largest Studio, which is sized at 1,710 square feet and currently listed start at $2,800. Here is today’s list of the largest available Studio units in Oakland:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Vulcan LoftsLive/Work lofts1,937 Sq Ft$2,552
5th Street LoftsLoft E1,710 Sq Ft$2,800
1080 LoftsLoft 31,500 Sq Ft$2,500
Packard LoftsLoft 41,036 Sq Ft$2,622
CaspianA2796 Sq Ft$2,767
MacArthur CommonsLoft728 Sq Ft$2,508
Portico WaterfrontS1720 Sq Ft$2,252
The UptownS03685 Sq Ft$1,903

Cheapest Available Oakland Studio Apartments

As of May 04, 2025 the lowest priced Studio apartment unit in Oakland, CA is the Studio, 1 bath Model starting from $743 at MacArthur Studio in the Mills College neighborhood. The second most affordable Oakland Studio is the Studio / 1 Bathroom Model at Claridge Hotel LLC. starting at $815 in the West Oakland neighborhood. The average price for all Studio apartments in Oakland is currently $2,291. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in Oakland:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
MacArthur StudioStudio, 1 bath$743
Claridge Hotel LLC.Studio / 1 Bathroom$815
Hillcastle ApartmentsStudio$1,200
La PeraltaSRO with Bath$1,245
Aquatic @ U0BR/1.0BA$1,255
ArtHaus ChestnutB$1,273
Raymond Investments LLC.Studio / 1 Bathroom$1,295
Rise at Berkeley0BR/1.0BA$1,297
University ParkS1$1,304
Miley Gardens at Eastmont- 55+ Senior Affordable ApartmentsStudio 1 Bathroom C$1,324

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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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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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  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Studio Oakland Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Oakland with Studio?

Currently the most affordable Studio in Oakland is at MacArthur Studio listed at $743.

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

The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Oakland is $2,291.

What is the largest available Studio Oakland Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Oakland is a 1,937 square feet unit starting from $2,552 at Vulcan Lofts.

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

The average size for a Studio rental in Oakland is currently 479 sq ft.

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