3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Oakland, CA (1,490 Rentals)

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Oakland 3 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: December 23, 2025

There are currently 143 available 3 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Oakland, CA that range in price from $1,995 to $27,699. Oakland Hills, East Oakland and Jingletown are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 3 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Oakland with the most available 3 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Oakland Hills53$3,944$1,995
East Oakland27$3,092$1,995
Jingletown15$3,200$1,995
Uptown Oakland11$3,870$2,345
Chinatown7$4,670$3,726
Jack London Square7$4,669$2,345
Lakeside6$4,431$2,345
Castro Valley NE Outer Hayward5$3,227$2,440
Longfellow4$5,064$2,700
Westlake4$4,356$3,625

Largest Available Oakland 3 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Oakland, CA is found at The Skylyne at Temescal in the Harrison Street neighborhood and is 1,877 square feet priced from $9,174. Parker in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood has the second largest 3 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,703 square feet and currently listed start at $6,650. Here is today’s list of the largest available 3 Bedroom units in Oakland:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The Skylyne at Temescal3 Bed/3 Bath-CC1,877 Sq Ft$9,174
ParkerTownhome1,703 Sq Ft$6,650
1200 LakeshoreD1,700 Sq Ft$7,995
Star HarborC11,677 Sq Ft$5,130
BayviewC31,658 Sq Ft$4,660
MariposaD11,622 Sq Ft$3,639
AddisonC11,543 Sq Ft$7,495
LydianD1 3 Bedroom1,440 Sq Ft$3,824
169 Santa Rosa3 Bedroom 2 Bath Apartment1,055 Sq Ft$3,195

Cheapest Available Oakland 3 Bedroom Apartments

As of December 23, 2025 the lowest priced 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Oakland, CA is the 3BR/2.0BA Model starting from $775 at The Lair in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood. The second most affordable Oakland 3 Bedroom is the 3 Bedroom | 1 Bath Model at 2414 Telegraph starting at $1,400 . The average price for all 3 Bedroom apartments in Oakland is currently $4,021. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 3 Bedroom options in Oakland:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The Lair3BR/2.0BA$775
2414 Telegraph3 Bedroom | 1 Bath$1,400
2430 Prospect3 Bedroom | 1 Bath$1,417
2715 Dwight3 Bedroom | 1 Bath$1,650
Granite Pointe Apartments3 Bedroom / 2 Bath$1,660
3024 Fruitvale Ave3 Bedroom 1 bath$1,995
1919 Market Street3 Bed 2 Bath A$2,225
ArtHaus Oakbrook3 Bedroom 1 Bath$2,398
3700 International Boulevard3Bed and 1.5 Bath$2,448

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about 3 Bedroom Oakland Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Oakland with 3 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 3 Bedroom in Oakland is at The Lair listed at $775.

How much is the average rent for a 3 Bedroom Oakland Apartment?

The average rent for a 3 Bedroom Apartment in Oakland is $4,021.

What is the largest available 3 Bedroom Oakland Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Oakland is a 1,877 square feet unit starting from $9,174 at The Skylyne at Temescal.

What is the average size for Oakland 3 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 3 Bedroom rental in Oakland is currently 1,452 sq ft.

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