Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Oakland Neighborhood of Oakland, CA Under $1,500 (38 Rentals)

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Oakland
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Oakland

787 22nd StOakland, CA 94612
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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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Electric Lofts
Studio Apartments

Electric Lofts

2415 Valdez StOakland, CA 94612
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Nook on Valdez
Studio Apartments

Nook on Valdez

2425 Valdez StOakland, CA 94612
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715 Peralta St
Studio Apartments

715 Peralta St

715 Peralta StOakland, CA 94607
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Artthaus SIX
Studio Apartments

Artthaus SIX

825 6th AveOakland, CA 94606
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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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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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Downtown Oakland, Oakland, CA Local Guide

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Oakland

How much are Studio apartments in Downtown Oakland?

There are currently 440 Studio Apartments in Downtown Oakland with rent ranges from $815 to $3,909 with an average price of $2,105.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Downtown Oakland Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Oakland ranges from $755 to $5,203 with an average monthly rent of $2,644.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Oakland cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Downtown Oakland range from $1,745 to $6,334. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,606.

How expensive are Downtown Oakland Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 307 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown Oakland on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,295 to $10,000 - averaging $4,387 for the location.

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