Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Fruitvale Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,245 (7 Rentals)

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Fruitvale, Oakland, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fruitvale?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Fruitvale Studio Apartments | $2,251 | $1,245 | $3,490 |
Fruitvale 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,581 | $1,595 | $4,250 |
Fruitvale 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,773 | $1,895 | $5,700 |
Fruitvale 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,744 | $3,145 | $6,695 |
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Getting Around the Fruitvale Neighborhood in Oakland, CA
Walk Score®
95 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
80 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
73 / 100
Excellent Transit
Transit is convenient for most trips
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 Cheap Fruitvale Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Fruitvale?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Fruitvale is under $3,199.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fruitvale?
The cheapest apartment in Fruitvale is La Peralta which is listed at $1,245, while the average apartment in Fruitvale costs $4,408.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fruitvale?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 6 regular apartments in Fruitvale that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Fruitvale?
Cheap apartments in Fruitvale have an average cost of $161 which is $4,247 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fruitvale.
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