1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Oakland, CA (4,030 Rentals)

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Baxter on Broadway
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$2,429 - $2,967
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Baxter on Broadway

4901 BroadwayOakland, CA 94611
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Lantana Uptown
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$2,100
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$2,108 - $3,228
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Lantana Uptown

625 16th StOakland, CA 94612
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Atlas
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$2,640 - $4,110
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$2,646 - $5,908
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Atlas

385 14th StOakland, CA 94612
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1900 Broadway
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$3,035 - $3,475
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$1,812 - $6,385
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1900 Broadway

1950 BroadwayOakland, CA 94612
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47Hundred
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$3,333 - $3,433
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$3,341 - $3,441
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47Hundred

4700 Telegraph AveOakland, CA 94609
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Assembly
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$2,699 - $3,028
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$2,173 - $5,423
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available May 30

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: April 18, 2026

There are currently 812 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Oakland, CA that range in price from $787 to $259,501. Oakland Hills, East Oakland and Castro Valley NE Outer Hayward 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 Hills255$2,517$1,050
East Oakland150$2,275$1,050
Castro Valley NE Outer Hayward88$2,150$787
Uptown Oakland76$2,453$1,495
Jingletown74$2,395$1,050
Lakeside68$2,507$1,495
Westlake37$2,589$1,795
Chinatown20$2,628$1,895
Jack London Square20$2,594$1,495
Fruitvale11$2,200$1,595

Largest Available Oakland 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Oakland, CA is found at Launch in the Bronze Coast neighborhood and is 1,131 square feet priced from $4,013. Aqua Via Apartments in the West End neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,066 square feet and currently listed start at $3,092. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Oakland:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
LaunchD11,131 Sq Ft$4,013
Aqua Via ApartmentsA41,066 Sq Ft$3,092
VesprA13 1 Bedroom971 Sq Ft$3,514
Icon At ParkPlan 1F960 Sq Ft$3,116
The Logan1R937 Sq Ft$3,683
19th & HarrisonA8L933 Sq Ft$3,019
Fountainbleau Apartments1 Bedroom925 Sq Ft$2,225
FormaA4th 1 Bedroom Loft921 Sq Ft$3,166
Aquatic HigbyHigby A3915 Sq Ft$3,002
Bel Mark ApartmentsOne Bedroom726 Sq Ft$2,195

Cheapest Available Oakland 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of April 18, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Oakland, CA is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Model starting from $779 at Brookfield Place in the Laqua Manor neighborhood. The second most affordable Oakland 1 Bedroom is the Shared Double Model at Helios starting at $950 in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Oakland is currently $2,874. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Oakland:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Brookfield Place1 Bed 1 Bath$779
HeliosShared Double$950
Miley Gardens at Eastmont- 55+ Senior Affordable CommunityStudio 1 Bathroom B$1,024
Casa ZimbabweRidge House Triples$1,030
Vanguard Apartments1bed,1bath$1,200
The Harmony CollectiveSuite D - Furnished Rooms - Shared Bathroom$1,250
1929 26th Avenue1 Bed / 1 Bath$1,495
Oak Village1 Bedroom 1 Bath$1,595
NEW 200 East 15th Street1BR/1.0BA$1,645

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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 Brookfield Place listed at $779.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Oakland is $2,874.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Oakland is a 1,131 square feet unit starting from $4,013 at Launch.

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Oakland is currently 1,096 sq ft.

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