
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Oakland, CA Under $2,100 (289 Rentals)


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Prescott Station

Oakland Station

ANDYS at 1510 Webster Street

Telegraph Arts

3761 Harrison Street Apartments

Bel Aire Courtyard

Jackson Lake Apartments

Oak Grove - 509 Sycamore

Oak Grove - 444 28th St.
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The Grand at Rockridge

Lenox Avenue Apartments

MacArthur Commons

1929 26th Avenue

Fairmount Heights LLC.

Lakeview Towers

Alice Court

Raymond Investments LLC.

Claridge Hotel LP.
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1618 99th Ave

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2124 5th Ave, Unit Apt B

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2515 Wakefield Ave, Unit 2515 Wakefield Avenue

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535 30th St, Unit #2

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2603 Humboldt Ave, Unit 1

10010 MacArthur Boulevard

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2934 Ford St, Unit Ford Street Studios 1

411Wayne Ave, Unit 1
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663 Alcatraz Ave, Unit 5

1403 21st Ave, Unit 103

2684 73rd Ave, Unit Apt 2

2624 Foothill Blvd, Unit 305

864 Stanford Ave, Unit Side

776-778 20th St

856-860 32nd St

3232 14th Ave

4515-4515 Penniman Ave

1046 63rd St
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1843-1847 E 25th St

698 Brockhurst St

1705 Linden St

3126 Ashbrook Ct

764 59th St

2775-2777 E 21st St

11810 Foothill Way

Alfred Apartments

Diamond Terrace

3846 Buell St
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Oakland?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland Studio Apartments | $2,233 | $800 | $6,500 |
| Oakland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,696 | $765 | $9,925 |
| Oakland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,335 | $472 | $10,000+ |
| Oakland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,541 | $612 | $9,021 |
| Oakland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,365 | $845 | $10,000+ |
| Oakland 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,472 | $1,135 | $10,000+ |
| Oakland 6 Bedroom Apartments | $1,938 | $1,030 | $10,000+ |
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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 1770 La Loma listed at $850.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Oakland Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Oakland is $2,696.
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 562 sq ft.
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