
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Oakland, CA from $999 (25 Rentals)


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The Grove

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2618 College

2715 Dwight

2701 Durant

12 Panoramic

2901 Channing
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3228 Adeline

2315 College

2509 Dana St

Sterling Haste

Acton Courtyard
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1613 6th 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 | $2,266 | $895 | $6,500 |
| Oakland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,711 | $765 | $10,000+ |
| Oakland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,364 | $999 | $10,000+ |
| Oakland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,460 | $612 | $8,865 |
| Oakland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,191 | $845 | $10,000+ |
| Oakland 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,456 | $1,135 | $10,000+ |
| Oakland 6 Bedroom Apartments | $2,196 | $1,030 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Oakland Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Oakland?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Oakland is under $1,031.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Oakland?
The cheapest apartment in Oakland is RUMI at King which is listed at $1,062, while the average apartment in Oakland costs $5,223.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Oakland?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 195 regular apartments in Oakland that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Oakland?
Cheap apartments in Oakland have an average cost of $891 which is $4,332 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oakland.
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