2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Oakland, CA (3,479 Rentals)

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Oakland 2 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: August 04, 2025

There are currently 965 available 2 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Oakland, CA that range in price from $935 to $299,500. 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 Hills290$3,356$935
East Oakland184$2,900$935
Castro Valley NE Outer Hayward118$2,775$955
Jingletown97$3,475$1,750
Uptown Oakland69$3,430$2,295
Lakeside60$3,460$2,367
Westlake43$3,374$2,034
Jack London Square36$3,195$2,295
Chinatown32$3,215$2,367
Longfellow14$3,457$2,100

Largest Available Oakland 2 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Oakland, CA is found at Oakland Heights - 55+ Active Adult Apartments in the Dimond neighborhood and is 2,180 square feet priced from $1,995. Launch in the Bronze Coast neighborhood has the second largest 2 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,980 square feet and currently listed start at $5,950. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in Oakland:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Oakland Heights - 55+ Active Adult ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2,180 Sq Ft$1,995
LaunchD21,980 Sq Ft$5,950
Berkeley Central2 Bedroom Two Bath Penthouse1,598 Sq Ft$6,254
Fourth Street EastThe Oak Loft1,545 Sq Ft$4,860
The EmeryB11.11,514 Sq Ft$4,620
Telegraph Loftsslo 2B2B1,506 Sq Ft$3,745
401 DerbyWork/Live 2BR/2BA A1,456 Sq Ft$3,600
350 Vernon2 Bedroom 2 Bath Apartment933 Sq Ft$2,795

Cheapest Available Oakland 2 Bedroom Apartments

As of August 04, 2025 the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Oakland, CA is the 2 Bedrooms Model starting from $955 at Oakland 34 Apartments in the Northeast San Leandro neighborhood. The second most affordable Oakland 2 Bedroom is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at The Lair starting at $999 in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood. The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Oakland is currently $3,788. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in Oakland:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Oakland 34 Apartments2 Bedrooms$955
The Lair2BR/2.0BA$999
2715 Dwight2 Bedroom | 1 Bath B$1,054
2618 College2 Bedroom | 1 Bath B$1,082
12 Panoramic2 Bedroom | 1 Bath$1,201
The KittredgeBy the Bedroom$1,375
Oakland Station2 Bedroom 1 Bath A$1,495
Uni Flats2 Beds, 1 Baths$1,800
Euclid Apartments LLC.2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom$1,925
Adeline Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths$1,995

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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.

Oakland, CA
Population: 429,082

Ranked #45

in US Census Population by City

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Getting Around Oakland, CA

Walk Score®

84 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

77 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

63 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

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 2 Bedroom Oakland Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Oakland with 2 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 2 Bedroom in Oakland is at Oakland 34 Apartments listed at $955.

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

The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Oakland is $3,788.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Oakland is a 2,180 square feet unit starting from $1,995 at Oakland Heights - 55+ Active Adult Apartments.

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

The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in Oakland is currently 1,031 sq ft.

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