Apartments for Rent in Oakland, CA Under $1,200 (39 Rentals)

Oakland Station Senior

Vulcan Lofts

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Spectra Southside (Student)

RUMI at King

SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available
Oakland, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Oakland?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Oakland Studio Apartments Under $1200 | $2,314 | $743 | $10,000+ |
Oakland 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $2,730 | $767 | $10,000+ |
Oakland 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $3,592 | $799 | $10,000+ |
Oakland 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $4,682 | $849 | $9,730 |
Oakland 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $5,505 | $999 | $10,000+ |
Oakland 5 Bedroom Apartments | $10,274 | $4,495 | $10,000+ |
Oakland 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,265 | $1,155 | $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
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 Oakland
How much are Studio apartments in Oakland?
There are currently 1,137 Studio Apartments in Oakland with rent ranges from $743 to $14,400 with an average price of $2,314.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Oakland Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Oakland ranges from $767 to $11,007 with an average monthly rent of $2,730.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Oakland cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Oakland range from $799 to $13,538. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,592.
How expensive are Oakland Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 1,286 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Oakland on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $849 to $9,730 - averaging $4,682 for the location.
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