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540 39th StOakland, CA 94609
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437 Perkins StOakland, CA 94610
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392 11th StOakland, CA 94607
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555 98th AveOakland, CA 94603
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215 W MacArthur BlvdOakland, CA 94611
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2520 Church StOakland, CA 94605
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2554 E 16th StOakland, CA 94601
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2000 Linden StOakland, CA 94607
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535 41st StOakland, CA 94609
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1125 E 18th StOakland, CA 94606
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2415 Valdez StOakland, CA 94612
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417-425 E 18th StOakland, CA 94606
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2215 Carroll StOakland, CA 94606
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2801 Summit StOakland, CA 94609
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1759 Seminary AveOakland, CA 94621
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2110 Haste StBerkeley, CA 94704
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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 | $2,350 | $800 | $6,500 |
| Oakland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,010 | $765 | $10,000+ |
| Oakland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,221 | $674 | $10,000+ |
| Oakland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,823 | $400 | $10,000+ |
| Oakland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,791 | $845 | $10,000+ |
| Oakland 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,428 | $1,135 | $10,000+ |
| Oakland 6 Bedroom Apartments | $2,222 | $748 | $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 $1,250.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Oakland?
The cheapest apartment in Oakland is 2731 Durant Ave which is listed at $1,195, while the average apartment in Oakland costs $5,033.
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 153 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 $653 which is $4,380 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oakland.
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A San Francisco Local Expert’s Guide to the Top Budget-Friendly Bay Area Neighborhoods to Rent
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