
Cheap Homes for Rent in Oakland, CA from $900 (49 Rentals)
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3272 Hannah St

1086 41st St

1023 Magnolia St

1424 Market St

1347 Ashby Ave, Unit 2

857 55th St

2008 Shattuck Ave.

2909 King St

4348 Broadway
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2552 E 16th St

3524 Foothill Blvd

1614 35th Ave

680 14th St

4816 Bond St

524 41st St

1452 36th Ave

6540 Valley View Rd

399 Bellevue Ave

3255 Kempton Ave
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1943 E 29th St

2916 Filbert St

1013 E 22nd St

253 Castro St

989 Franklin St

1236 30th St

2002 Linden St

3520 69th Ave

167 11th St

1896 Ninth St

1713 Chase St

1560 Jackson St

3803 Shafter Ave

1515 14th Ave

3056 Brook St

3058 Brook St

2214 Parker St

10 Moss Ave

815 Athens Ave

2632 38th Ave

5627 Telegraph Ave

1894 Ninth St

1532 Woolsey St

3750 Harrison St

2605 High St

626 8th St, Unit #3

1425 Lakeside Dr

3423 Salisbury St

455 Crescent St, Unit 112
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 | $3,125 | $1,850 | $5,800 |
Oakland 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,199 | $2,199 | $7,800 |
Oakland 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,438 | $3,100 | $8,500 |
Oakland 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $7,958 | $5,000 | $10,000+ |
Oakland 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $10,425 | $8,200 | $10,000+ |
Oakland 7 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,450 | $5,450 | $5,450 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Oakland, CA
Pricing Updated: 04/23/2025Current 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:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Fruitvale | $3,495 | $1,245 | 41 |
East Oakland | $3,600 | $743 | 602 |
Uptown Oakland | $3,615 | $815 | 407 |
Castro Valley NE Outer Hayward | $3,749 | $800 | 281 |
Lakeside | $4,251 | $875 | 283 |
Westlake | $4,319 | $1,395 | 191 |
Jack London Square | $4,433 | $1,245 | 477 |
Jingletown | $4,433 | $900 | 529 |
Chinatown | $4,438 | $1,245 | 434 |
Old Oakland | $4,438 | $1,295 | 354 |
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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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MacArthur Studio | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $743 |
SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
Claridge Hotel LLC. | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $815 |
Student | Identity Logan Park | Select 14 | 3BR,3BA | $849 |
Oakland Station Senior | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
The Berk | Arch D1 | 4BR,1BA | $999 |
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 |
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 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 |
RUMI at King | 2B2B Private Bedroom & Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.02 |
San Leandro Apartments | 1 Bedroom Available | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
Oakland Station Senior | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath A | 2BR,1BA | $1.94 |
MacArthur Studio | Studio, 1 bath | Studio ,1BA | $1.65 |
SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,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.
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