1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Oakland, CA (4,014 Rentals)

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Baxter on Broadway
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$2,764 - $2,839
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 6

Baxter on Broadway

4901 BroadwayOakland, CA 94611
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Atlas
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$2,855 - $4,610
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$2,851 - $5,918
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Atlas

385 14th StOakland, CA 94612
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47Hundred
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$3,333
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$3,341
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 18

47Hundred

4700 Telegraph AveOakland, CA 94609
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1900 Broadway
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$3,047 - $3,701
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$2,796 - $8,133
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1900 Broadway

1950 BroadwayOakland, CA 94612
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Assembly
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$2,699 - $3,328
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Assembly

260 30th StOakland, CA 94611
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Oakland, CA Local Guide

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Oakland 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: June 03, 2026

There are currently 625 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Oakland, CA that range in price from $950 to $259,501. Oakland Hills, Castro Valley NE Outer Hayward and East Oakland are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 1 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Oakland with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Oakland Hills204$2,673$950
Castro Valley NE Outer Hayward99$2,159$1,400
East Oakland98$2,295$950
Uptown Oakland67$2,628$1,495
Lakeside56$2,705$1,495
Jingletown47$2,553$950
Westlake26$2,673$1,845
Longfellow7$3,062$2,355
Santa Fe7$2,195$1,225
Chinatown6$2,946$1,950

Largest Available Oakland 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Oakland, CA is found at 1050-1066 47th Ave in the St. Elizabeth neighborhood and is 1,600 square feet priced from $2,908. The Den in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,360 square feet and currently listed start at $2,450. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Oakland:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
1050-1066 47th Ave1-Bedroom1,600 Sq Ft$2,908
The Den1BR/1.0BA1,360 Sq Ft$2,450
2737 Durant Avenue1BR/1.0BA1,186 Sq Ft$1,995
LaunchD11,131 Sq Ft$4,013
1176 University1BR/1.0BA1,000 Sq Ft$1,895
The Logan1P932 Sq Ft$3,264
Fountainbleau Apartments1 Bedroom925 Sq Ft$2,225
Hollis OakMosswood916 Sq Ft$2,609
Tudor Hall1 bedroom900 Sq Ft$2,495
Lake Park Senior LivingOne Bedroom799 Sq Ft$2,195

Cheapest Available Oakland 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of June 03, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Oakland, CA is the Summer short term - Bed rental - Shared Double Model starting from $950 at Helios in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood. The second most affordable Oakland 1 Bedroom is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at 2731 Durant Ave starting at $1,195 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Oakland is currently $3,053. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Oakland:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
HeliosSummer short term - Bed rental - Shared Double$950
2731 Durant Ave1BR/1.0BA$1,195
The Harmony CollectiveSuite A - Unfurnished Room - Shared Bathroom$1,200
Oakland Station1 Bedroom 1 Bath$1,421
Foothill Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths$1,425
2039 MacArthur Blvd1 Beds, 1 Baths$1,495
443 Lee St1 Beds, 1 Baths$1,545
The Rose on BondFloor Plan A 1BR 1BA$1,561

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Oakland Overview

There’s a lot that could be said to convince you that renting apartments in Oakland would be one of the best decisions of your life. Maybe you’d be interested in the fact that Oakland is a smart city, it’s one of the top cities when counting residents with bachelor’s degrees. Maybe you’d be intrigued by the fact that Oakland is known for its ethnic diversity, as well as its sustainability practices. Many more facts could be spewed at you, and they’d all add up to one thing—Oakland is an awesome, hip place to live.

Why live in Oakland, CA?

Oakland is a city like no other. It lies incredibly close to another major city, San Francisco, and yet it retains its own unique identity. Oakland is a city of diversity and political activism, industry and artistry, culture, and sports teams to rally behind. It’s also known for its food, its culinary culture is likely influenced by the city’s diversity as the cuisine often features international foods, as well as locally grown produce. Oakland truly has its own place in this world, and living in apartments in Oakland would allow you to become a member of this exciting and thriving city.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Oakland Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Oakland with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Oakland is at Helios listed at $950.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Oakland Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Oakland is $3,053.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Oakland Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Oakland is a 1,600 square feet unit starting from $2,908 at 1050-1066 47th Ave.

What is the average size for Oakland 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Oakland is currently 663 sq ft.

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