
Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Oakland Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $900 (19 Rentals)
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4348 Broadway

680 14th St

134 E 16th St

399 Bellevue Ave

2916 Filbert St

3010 Adeline St

1236 30th St

1425 Lakeside Dr

3801 San Pablo Ave, Unit 402
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10 Moss Ave

626 8th St, Unit #3

3803 Shafter Ave

486 38th St

3801 San Pablo Ave

1511 Jefferson St

325 Vernon St

941 Willow St

445 40th St
Downtown Oakland, Oakland, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Downtown Oakland?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Oakland 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,014 | $2,200 | $5,800 |
Downtown Oakland 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,698 | $2,635 | $6,750 |
Downtown Oakland 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,763 | $2,895 | $4,715 |
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There are currently 19 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Oakland Neighborhood of Oakland, CA.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Oakland Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Oakland area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Claridge Hotel LLC. priced from $815. Common MacArthur has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $903. Here are the most affordable Downtown Oakland apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Claridge Hotel LLC. | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $815 |
Common MacArthur | Private Bedroom in Shared 4 Bed 2 Bath - A | 4BR,2BA | $903 |
1023 Magnolia St | 1023 Magnolia St | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
Common Jefferson | Private Furnished Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,045 |
Northgate Terrace | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Oakland, CA
As of March 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Oakland area is the $1.81 price per square foot 1465 1st Ave Model at 1465 1st Ave, Unit 1469A in the in the Laney neighborhood starting from $2,895. The second greatest value Downtown Oakland apartment is the Loft D Model at 5th Street Lofts starting at $3,084 with a $2.13 price per square foot in the West Oakland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Oakland apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1465 1st Ave, Unit 1469A | 1465 1st Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.81 |
5th Street Lofts | Loft D | Studio ,1BA | $2.13 |
2600 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Unit 2604 | 2600 Martin Luther King Jr Way | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.08 |
Telegraph Lofts | slo f2 | Studio ,1BA | $2.12 |
Lakeshore Gardens | 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.43 |
LESTER COURT, LLC | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.44 |
Fountainbleau Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.28 |
The Chase Apartment Homes | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.39 |
Lee St. 279 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.39 |
3301 Telegraph Ave | 304 | 1BR,1BA | $2.15 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Oakland
What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Oakland?
There are currently 2467 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Oakland, CA with pricing that ranges from $815 to $8,750. There are also 129 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Oakland ranging from $995 to $6,750.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Oakland?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Oakland ranges from $995 to $6,750 with an average monthly rent of $2,902.
How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown Oakland?
For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Oakland range from $1,995 to $8,750, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,635 to $6,750. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,895 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,635.
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