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2624 Foothill Blvd
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2624 Foothill Blvd

2624 Foothill BlvdOakland, CA 94601
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Oakland
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Oakland

787 22nd StOakland, CA 94612
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The Rose on Bond
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Rose on Bond

1638 47th AveOakland, CA 94601
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Oakbrook
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oakbrook

1232 E 19th StOakland, CA 94606
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Artthaus Mandela
Studio Apartments

Artthaus Mandela

1705 Mandela PkyOakland, CA 94607
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535 41st St
Studio Apartments

535 41st St

535 41st StOakland, CA 94609
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Artthaus Grand
Studio Apartments

Artthaus Grand

220 Grand AveOakland, CA 94610
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Nook on Valdez
Studio Apartments

Nook on Valdez

2425 Valdez StOakland, CA 94612
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3867 Buell St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3867 Buell St

3867 Buell StOakland, CA 94619
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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 Oakland

How much are Studio apartments in Oakland?

There are currently 1,155 Studio Apartments in Oakland with rent ranges from $743 to $6,460 with an average price of $2,274.

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 $12,134 with an average monthly rent of $2,711.

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 $13,242. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,475.

How expensive are Oakland Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 1,314 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Oakland on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $849 to $15,469 - averaging $4,171 for the location.

Expert Rental Resources

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.