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2909 King St

BerkeleyCA94703

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399 Bellevue Ave

OaklandCA94610

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989 Franklin St

OaklandCA94607
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626 8th St, Unit #3

626 8th St
OaklandCA94607

Oakland, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Oakland, CA

Pricing Updated: 04/23/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Oakland, CA area range in price from $743 to $12,500 with an overall median price of $4,993. The three Oakland neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Fruitvale at $1,245, East Oakland at $743, 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:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Fruitvale$3,495$1,24541
East Oakland$3,600$743602
Uptown Oakland$3,615$815407
Castro Valley NE Outer Hayward$3,749$800281
Lakeside$4,251$875283
Westlake$4,319$1,395191
Jack London Square$4,433$1,245477
Jingletown$4,433$900529
Chinatown$4,438$1,245434
Old Oakland$4,438$1,295354

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. SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $795. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Oakland apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
MacArthur StudioStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$743
SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$795
Claridge Hotel LLC.Studio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$815
Student | Identity Logan ParkSelect 143BR,3BA$849
Oakland Station Senior1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$995
The BerkArch D14BR,1BA$999
Helios1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,100
Spectra Southside (Student)Single Deluxe - S1BR,1BA$1,165
The Harmony CollectiveSuite A - Unfurnished Room - Shared Bathroom1BR,$1,200
Hillcastle ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oakland, CA

As of April 23, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Vulcan LoftsLive/Work loftsStudio ,1BA$1.32
2651 109th Ave, Unit Single Address2651 109th Ave3BR,2BA$1.74
1465 1st Ave, Unit 1469A1465 1st Ave3BR,1BA$1.81
1080 LoftsLoft 3Studio ,1BA$1.79
1231 E 19th St, Unit 12311231 E 19th St2BR,1BA$1.58
RUMI at King2B2B Private Bedroom & Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.02
San Leandro Apartments1 Bedroom Available1BR,1BA$1.84
Oakland Station Senior2 Bedroom 1 Bath A2BR,1BA$1.94
MacArthur StudioStudio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$1.65
SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.89

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Frequently Asked Questions about Oakland

What type of rentals are currently available in Oakland?

There are currently 9516 Apartments for Rent in Oakland, CA with pricing that ranges from $743 to $28,841. There are also 392 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Oakland ranging from $995 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 $995 to $13,500 with an average monthly rent of $6,022.

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 $15,469, 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.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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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.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

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