
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Oakland Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,300 (13 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the Old Oakland area of Oakland.


ArtHaus Ninth

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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 |
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Old Oakland Studio Apartments | $2,406 | $1,768 | $3,271 |
Old Oakland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,127 | $1,999 | $6,000 |
Old Oakland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,226 | $2,668 | $7,750 |
Old Oakland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,444 | $4,011 | $6,535 |
Old Oakland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,650 | $1,332 | $1,770 |
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There are currently 13 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Old Oakland Neighborhood of Oakland, CA.
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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 $1,332. ArtHaus Ninth has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,768. Here are the most affordable Old Oakland apartments for rent in Oakland, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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1900 Broadway | Co-Living LT-02 Bedroom 4 | 4BR,2BA | $1,332 |
ArtHaus Ninth | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,768 |
Domain Oakland | OSTUA | Studio,1BA | $1,779 |
Eleven Fifty Clay Street | S-B | Studio,1BA | $1,799 |
Residences at Lake Merritt | Studio E1C | Studio,1BA | $1,844 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Oakland, CA
As of May 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Old Oakland area is the $3.21 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at 777 Broadway in the in the West Oakland neighborhood starting from $2,695. The second greatest value Old Oakland apartment is the One Bedroom A7 Model at The Lark starting at $3,396 with a $4.33 price per square foot in the West Oakland 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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777 Broadway | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $3.21 |
The Lark | One Bedroom A7 | 1BR,1BA | $4.33 |
Atlas | Channel | 1BR,1BA | $4.85 |
Domain Oakland | OSTUA | Studio ,1BA | $3.12 |
South Shore | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.17 |
Launch | JR-C1 | 1BR,1BA | $5.77 |
Residences at Lake Merritt | Studio E1C | Studio ,1BA | $3.56 |
Eleven Fifty Clay Street | S-D.2 | Studio ,1BA | $4.20 |
ArtHaus Ninth | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.26 |
Portico Waterfront | S9 | Studio ,1BA | $4.83 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleOld Oakland, Oakland, CA
Ranked #33
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?
- 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 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 $2,544.
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 $1,999, while the average apartment in Old Oakland costs $4,443.
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 69 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 $3,208 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Old Oakland.
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