Apartments for Rent in Oakland, CA Under $1,200 (47 Rentals)

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715 Peralta St
Studio Apartments

715 Peralta St

715 Peralta StOakland, CA 94607
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The Refuge
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

The Refuge

4400 Martin Luther King Jr WayOakland, CA 94609
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Artthaus SIX
Studio Apartments

Artthaus SIX

825 6th AveOakland, CA 94606
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Common Jefferson
1 Bedroom Apartments

Common Jefferson

618 14th StOakland, CA 94612
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Common MacArthur
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Common MacArthur

873 32nd StOakland, CA 94608
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The Grove
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Grove

2600-2685 Ec Reems CtOakland, CA 94605
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Mark Twain Homes
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mark Twain Homes

3525 Lyon AveOakland, CA 94601
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1565 Arch St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1565 Arch St

1565 Arch StBerkeley, CA 94708
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2715 Dwight
2 to 6 Bedroom Apartments

2715 Dwight

2715 Dwight WayBerkeley, CA 94704
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Roosevelt
1 Bedroom Apartments

Roosevelt

2132 Roosevelt AveBerkeley, CA 94703
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Oregon Park Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Oregon Park Apartments

1425 Oregon StBerkeley, CA 94702
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2210 MLK
5 to 6 Bedroom Apartments

2210 MLK

2210 Martin Luther King Jr WayBerkeley, CA 94704
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2729 Dwight
Studio to 5 Bedroom Apartments

2729 Dwight

2729 Dwight WayBerkeley, CA 94704
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Evans Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Evans Manor

2316 Haste StBerkeley, CA 94704
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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.
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  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Oakland

How much are Studio apartments in Oakland?

There are currently 1,151 Studio Apartments in Oakland with rent ranges from $743 to $4,696 with an average price of $2,291.

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 $755 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,688.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Oakland cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Oakland range from $800 to $8,075. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,469.

How expensive are Oakland Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 1,303 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Oakland on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $849 to $10,000 - averaging $4,298 for the location.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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.