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634 15th StOakland, CA 94612
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ArtHaus 820
820 W Macarthur BlvdOakland, CA 94608
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Victoria Park Apts Edmond
437 Perkins StOakland, CA 94610
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ArtHaus Linden
1054 18th StOakland, CA 94607
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Cruz Haus
1701-1707 36th AveOakland, CA 94601
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ArtHaus Northgate
2618 Martin Luther King Jr WayOakland, CA 94612
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Ivy Haus
1844 7th AveOakland, CA 94606
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ArtHaus Brush
1925 Brush StOakland, CA 94612
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Village Haus
2554 E 16th StOakland, CA 94601
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ArtHaus Six
825 6th AveOakland, CA 94606
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ArtHaus Ninth
685 9th StOakland, CA 94607
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ArtHaus Mandela
1705 Mandela PkyOakland, CA 94607
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ArtHaus Chestnut
2432 Chestnut StOakland, CA 94607
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The Rose on Bond
1638 47th AveOakland, CA 94601
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123 17th StOakland, CA 94612
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ArtHaus Yerba Buena
1035 Yerba Buena AveOakland, CA 94608
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Station Haus
1454 36th AveOakland, CA 94601
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Fruitvale Haus
3700 International BlvdOakland, CA 94601
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Palm Haus
1616 35th AveOakland, CA 94601
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The Lair
2077 Haste StBerkeley, CA 94704
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The Den
2510 Channing WayBerkeley, CA 94704
Where to Live, Where to Work: Your Guide to Top Neighborhoods to Rent Near San Francisco's 5 Best Employers
Maximize your work-life balance in San Francisco. Discover the ideal neighborhoods for renting, from SoMa to Nob Hill, for employees of the city's 5 leading companies.
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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 | $2,300 | $748 | $6,500 |
| Oakland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,749 | $765 | $5,510 |
| Oakland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,460 | $780 | $10,000+ |
| Oakland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,532 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| Oakland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,408 | $845 | $10,000+ |
| Oakland 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,607 | $1,135 | $10,000+ |
| Oakland 6 Bedroom Apartments | $1,849 | $1,030 | $10,000+ |
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Local Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in San Francisco
A Local Experts guide to the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods Near Colleges in the Bay area for affordable living. Find your perfect San Francisco Student apartment, condo, or rental home today at ApartmentHomeliving.com
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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 $1,050.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Oakland?
The cheapest apartment in Oakland is 1770 La Loma which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Oakland costs $2,794.
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 185 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 $1,098 which is $1,696 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oakland.
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