
Cheap Homes for Rent in Oakland, CA from $900 (52 Rentals)
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3272 Hannah St

1086 41st St

1639 Josephine St

1023 Magnolia St

1347 Ashby Ave, Unit 2

2008 Shattuck Ave.

2909 King St

857 55th St

4348 Broadway
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1614 35th Ave

3524 Foothill Blvd

2002 Linden St

2552 E 16th St

680 14th St

1607 2nd Ave

4816 Bond St

524 41st St

2605 High St

6540 Valley View Rd
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3520 69th Ave

3255 Kempton Ave

399 Bellevue Ave

1943 E 29th St

1013 E 22nd St

2916 Filbert St

5580 Vallejo St

1236 30th St

1896 Ninth St

1713 Chase St
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167 11th St

3949 Angelo Ave

1713 Martin Luther King Jr Way

1560 Jackson St

814 E 23rd St

1515 14th Ave

1146 E 15th St

3803 Shafter Ave

3058 Brook St

10 Moss Ave

815 Athens Ave

1520 Summit Rd

1894 Ninth St

5627 Telegraph Ave

2632 38th Ave

1532 Woolsey St

3750 Harrison St

626 8th St, Unit #3

2618 Hillegass Ave

1425 Lakeside Dr
Oakland, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Oakland?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Oakland 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,091 | $1,950 | $5,800 |
Oakland 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,157 | $2,199 | $7,800 |
Oakland 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,333 | $3,100 | $10,000+ |
Oakland 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $8,045 | $5,000 | $10,000+ |
Oakland 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $9,723 | $7,195 | $10,000+ |
Oakland 7 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,295 | $5,295 | $5,295 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Oakland, CA
Pricing Updated: 05/02/2025Current apartment rentals in the Oakland, CA area range in price from $743 to $12,500 with an overall median price of $5,035. The three Oakland neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are East Oakland at $743, Castro Valley NE Outer Hayward at $810, and Uptown Oakland at $815. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Oakland Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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East Oakland | $3,574 | $743 | 591 |
Castro Valley NE Outer Hayward | $3,649 | $810 | 259 |
Uptown Oakland | $3,845 | $815 | 371 |
Westlake | $4,319 | $1,395 | 174 |
Jingletown | $4,343 | $900 | 514 |
Fruitvale | $4,424 | $1,245 | 111 |
Old Oakland | $4,443 | $1,332 | 328 |
Chinatown | $4,463 | $1,245 | 413 |
Jack London Square | $4,463 | $1,245 | 454 |
Lakeside | $4,854 | $875 | 268 |
Cheapest Available Oakland Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Oakland, CA is a Studio unit found at MacArthur Studio in the Mills College neighborhood priced from $743. Claridge Hotel LLC. in the West Oakland neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $815. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Oakland apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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MacArthur Studio | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $743 |
Claridge Hotel LLC. | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $815 |
Student | Identity Logan Park | Select 14 | 3BR,3BA | $849 |
The Berk | Arch D1 | 4BR,1BA | $999 |
SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
Helios | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Spectra Southside (Student) | Single Deluxe - S | 1BR,1BA | $1,165 |
The Harmony Collective | Suite A - Unfurnished Room - Shared Bathroom | 1BR, | $1,200 |
Hillcastle Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
La Peralta | SRO with Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,245 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oakland, CA
As of May 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Oakland area is the $1.32 price per square foot Live/Work lofts Model at Vulcan Lofts in the in the Mills College neighborhood starting from $2,552. The second greatest value Oakland apartment is the 2651 109th Ave Model at 2651 109th Ave, Unit Single Address starting at $3,300 with a $1.74 price per square foot in the Northeast San Leandro neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Oakland apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Vulcan Lofts | Live/Work lofts | Studio ,1BA | $1.32 |
2651 109th Ave, Unit Single Address | 2651 109th Ave | 3BR,2BA | $1.74 |
1465 1st Ave, Unit 1469A | 1465 1st Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.81 |
1080 Lofts | Loft 3 | Studio ,1BA | $1.79 |
1231 E 19th St, Unit 1231 | 1231 E 19th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
The Laureate | 4 Beds, 2 Baths | 4BR,2BA | $1.62 |
1930 36th Ave, Unit 1928 | 1930 36th Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.98 |
RUMI at King | 2B2B Private Bedroom & Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.02 |
San Leandro Apartments | 1 Bedroom Available | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
MacArthur Studio | Studio, 1 bath | Studio ,1BA | $1.65 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Oakland
What type of rentals are currently available in Oakland?
There are currently 9530 Apartments for Rent in Oakland, CA with pricing that ranges from $743 to $17,995. There are also 370 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Oakland ranging from $950 to $13,500.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Oakland?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Oakland ranges from $950 to $13,500 with an average monthly rent of $5,916.
How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Oakland?
For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Oakland range from $849 to $10,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,199 to $7,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,100 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $999.
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