Cheap Gated Apartments for Rent in Oakland, CA from $500 (29 Rentals)
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2375 Fruitvale Ave
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ArtHaus Brush

ArtHaus Chestnut

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Oakland Station

ArtHaus Jack London

ArtHaus Ninth

1929 26th Avenue

La Peralta

425 E 18th St
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Oak Village

1611 103rd Ave, Unit A beautiful, one bedroomI
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SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available

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Launch

2715 Channing

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2813 Shattuck Ave
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K Street Flats
Oakland, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Oakland?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Oakland Studio Apartments | $2,159 | $743 | $3,795 |
Oakland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,576 | $600 | $5,150 |
Oakland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,248 | $550 | $6,330 |
Oakland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,090 | $775 | $10,000+ |
Oakland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,964 | $1,150 | $10,000+ |
Oakland 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,204 | $1,140 | $10,000+ |
Oakland 6 Bedroom Apartments | $1,575 | $1,533 | $1,617 |
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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
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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 $999.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Oakland?
The cheapest apartment in Oakland is SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available which is listed at $600, while the average apartment in Oakland costs $4,015.
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 300 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 $499 which is $3,516 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oakland.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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