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Oakland Studio Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: February 26, 2025

There are currently 32189 available Studio apartment units from neighborhoods all over Oakland, CA that range in price from $743 to $10,501. Oakland Hills, Chinatown and Jingletown 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 Hills6017$2,149$743
Chinatown4172$2,129$825
Jingletown3620$2,285$1,200
Old Oakland3407$2,285$1,781
Uptown Oakland3335$1,968$815
Lakeside2989$1,893$825
Longfellow2924$2,165$1,400
East Oakland2128$2,366$743
Westlake1440$2,199$1,867
Jack London Square1429$1,830$825

Largest Available Oakland Studio Apartments

The largest available Studio apartment unit in Oakland, CA is found at 1080 Lofts in the Fruitvale Station neighborhood and is 3,865 square feet priced from $4,800. 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
1080 LoftsLive/Work3,865 Sq Ft$4,800
5th Street LoftsLoft E1,710 Sq Ft$2,800
Telegraph Loftsslo f41,259 Sq Ft$2,950
STOREHOUSE LOFTS0BR/1.0BA1,157 Sq Ft$3,000
Packard LoftsLoft 1882 Sq Ft$2,403
CaspianA2796 Sq Ft$2,824
The UptownS04776 Sq Ft$2,174
1176 University0BR/1.0BA750 Sq Ft$1,550
Portico WaterfrontS10740 Sq Ft$2,425

Cheapest Available Oakland Studio Apartments

As of February 26, 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 $2,314. 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
Aquatic @ U0BR/1.0BA$997
Northgate TerraceStudio$1,050
Hillcastle ApartmentsStudio$1,200
ArtHaus ChestnutB$1,273
University ParkS1$1,304
ViewpointStudio 1 Bath$1,314
530 24th Street0BR/1.0BA$1,350
ArtHaus Yerba BuenaD$1,360

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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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  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • 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 $2,314.

What is the largest available Studio Oakland Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Oakland is a 3,865 square feet unit starting from $4,800 at 1080 Lofts.

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

The average size for a Studio rental in Oakland is currently 575 sq ft.

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