2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Oakland, CA (3,918 Rentals)

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Residences at Lake Merritt
$3,252 - $3,399
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$1,883 - $3,333
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$1,977 - $3,427
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 31

Residences at Lake Merritt

1940 Webster StOakland, CA 94612
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Lantana Uptown
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$2,915 - $3,204
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$2,423 - $3,204
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$2,431 - $3,212
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Lantana Uptown

625 16th StOakland, CA 94612
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Assembly
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$2,993 - $3,956
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$2,181 - $5,498
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$2,189 - $5,506
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Assembly

260 30th StOakland, CA 94611
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$3,825 - $5,465
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$2,560 - $5,565
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$2,566 - $5,571
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Atlas

385 14th StOakland, CA 94612
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Bay Living Like a Local: The Insider's Guide to Life and Renting in San Francisco, CA

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Domain Oakland
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$2,745 - $2,985
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$1,945 - $2,901
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$2,029 - $2,985
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Domain Oakland

1389 Jefferson StOakland, CA 94612
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Alta Waverly
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$3,397 - $3,724
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$2,227 - $3,724
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$2,251 - $3,748
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Alta Waverly

2302 Valdez StOakland, CA 94612
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Oakland, CA Local Guide

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Oakland 2 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: February 15, 2026

There are currently 662 available 2 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Oakland, CA that range in price from $1,600 to $11,369. Oakland Hills, East Oakland and Castro Valley NE Outer Hayward are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 2 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Oakland with the most available 2 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Oakland Hills204$3,186$1,600
East Oakland118$2,824$1,600
Castro Valley NE Outer Hayward109$2,622$1,910
Jingletown67$2,925$1,800
Uptown Oakland42$3,038$1,737
Lakeside38$3,078$1,945
Westlake25$3,376$2,034
Jack London Square23$3,255$1,945
Chinatown21$3,255$1,995
Longfellow8$2,820$2,175

Largest Available Oakland 2 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Oakland, CA is found at 1200 Lakeshore in the Laney neighborhood and is 1,440 square feet priced from $5,395. 334 45th St in the Piedmont Avenue neighborhood has the second largest 2 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,400 square feet and currently listed start at $2,628. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in Oakland:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
1200 LakeshoreA1,440 Sq Ft$5,395
334 45th St328D1,400 Sq Ft$2,628
AddisonB71,393 Sq Ft$7,113
The Logan2S Townhome1,392 Sq Ft$4,204
Ace Berkeley2BR/2B - Deluxe - B111,359 Sq Ft$1,375
Fourth Street EastThe Oak1,346 Sq FtCall for Rates
LaunchB2.11,322 Sq Ft$5,109

Cheapest Available Oakland 2 Bedroom Apartments

As of February 15, 2026 the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Oakland, CA is the Sterling Haste B2 Model starting from $789 at Sterling Haste in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood. The second most affordable Oakland 2 Bedroom is the 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at Brookfield Place starting at $914 in the Laqua Manor neighborhood. The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Oakland is currently $3,077. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in Oakland:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Sterling HasteSterling Haste B2$789
Brookfield Place2 Bed 1 Bath$914
2430 Prospect2 Bedroom | 1 Bath B$1,025
2715 Dwight2 Bedroom | 1 Bath B$1,054
The Lair2BR/2.0BA$1,145
Ace Berkeley2BR/2B - Deluxe - B10$1,375
2701 Durant2 Bedroom | 1 Bath A$1,667
Sunny View Terrace2BR/1BA$1,695
Claridge Apartments2br$1,798
The Berkeley Place2BR/1.0BA$1,799

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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 2 Bedroom Oakland Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Oakland with 2 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 2 Bedroom in Oakland is at Sterling Haste listed at $789.

How much is the average rent for a 2 Bedroom Oakland Apartment?

The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Oakland is $3,077.

What is the largest available 2 Bedroom Oakland Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Oakland is a 1,440 square feet unit starting from $5,395 at 1200 Lakeshore.

What is the average size for Oakland 2 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in Oakland is currently 1,067 sq ft.

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