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1900 BroadwayOakland, CA 94612
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ArtHaus Ninth
685 9th StOakland, CA 94607
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Residences at Lake Merritt
1940 Webster StOakland, CA 94612
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Portico Waterfront
37 8th AveOakland, CA 94606
626 8th St, Unit #3
626 8th St
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Domain Oakland
1389 Jefferson StOakland, CA 94612
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Eleven Fifty Clay Street
1150 Clay StOakland, CA 94612
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The Lark
269 24th StOakland, CA 94612
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385 14th StOakland, CA 94612
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Old Oakland, Oakland, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Old Oakland?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Oakland Studio Apartments | $2,440 | $1,768 | $3,698 |
| Old Oakland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,149 | $2,109 | $6,000 |
| Old Oakland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,227 | $1,295 | $7,750 |
| Old Oakland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,367 | $3,999 | $6,535 |
| Old Oakland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,471 | $1,142 | $1,755 |
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Cheapest Available Old Oakland Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Old Oakland area of Oakland, CA is a 4 Beds unit found at 1900 Broadway priced from $1,142. Launch has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,295. Here are the most affordable Old Oakland apartments for rent in Oakland, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 Broadway | Co-Living LT-02 Bedroom 4 | 4BR,2BA | $1,142 |
| Launch | B1.7 ADU | 2BR,2BA | $1,295 |
| ArtHaus Ninth | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,768 |
| Portico Waterfront | S9 | Studio,1BA | $1,827 |
| Domain Oakland | OSTUA | Studio,1BA | $1,875 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Oakland, CA
As of April 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Old Oakland area is the $4.33 price per square foot One Bedroom A7 Model at The Lark in the in the West Oakland neighborhood starting from $3,396. The second greatest value Old Oakland apartment is the Eastshore Model at Atlas starting at $3,645 with a $4.99 price per square foot in the MacArthur Maze neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Old Oakland apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| The Lark | One Bedroom A7 | 1BR,1BA | $4.33 |
| Atlas | Eastshore | 1BR,1BA | $4.99 |
| South Shore | One Bedroom 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $3.86 |
| Residences at Lake Merritt | One Bedroom A1A | 1BR,1BA | $3.34 |
| 777 Broadway | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.62 |
| Domain Oakland | OSTUA | Studio ,1BA | $3.28 |
| Launch | JR-C1 | 1BR,1BA | $5.77 |
| Eleven Fifty Clay Street | S-D.2 | Studio ,1BA | $4.20 |
| ArtHaus Ninth | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.26 |
| Portico Waterfront | S9 | Studio ,1BA | $4.65 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleOld Oakland, Oakland, CA
Ranked #38
Among neighborhoods in Oakland, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Old Oakland Neighborhood in Oakland, CA
Walk Score®
99 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
88 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
87 / 100
Excellent Transit
Transit is convenient for most trips
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Old Oakland Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Old Oakland?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Old Oakland is under $2,368.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Old Oakland?
The cheapest apartment in Old Oakland is Eleven Fifty Clay Street which is listed at $2,085, while the average apartment in Old Oakland costs $4,538.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Old Oakland?
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 103 regular apartments in Old Oakland 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 Old Oakland?
Cheap apartments in Old Oakland have an average cost of $1,235 which is $3,303 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Old Oakland.
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.
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.
Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords & 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.
Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.
Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD
While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.