
Apartments for Rent by Owner in Oakland, CA (30 Rentals)


2515 Wakefield Ave, Unit 2515 Wakefield Avenue

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2200 Mountain Blvd, Unit #1

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945 40th St, Unit D

845 Apgar St

150 Pearl St, Unit 211

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629 E 15th St, Unit 629 E 15th St
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2600 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Unit 2604

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866 Pine St, Unit B

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874 36th St, Unit C

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661 Fairmount Ave, Unit 661

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763 Franklin St, Unit 221

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8043 Greenridge Dr, Unit #12

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5249 College Ave, Unit 2
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1813 Saint Charles St

1510 Park Ave, Unit Studio

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236 Lomas Cantadas, Unit In-Law

1474 7th St, Unit C

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1534 Benton St, Unit A

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2007 Rose St, Unit A

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1537 Schiller St, Unit Apt B
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2615 Parker St, Unit 1905JuliaMorganUpperFlat

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917 Dwight Way, Unit 917 Dwight

28175 2817.5 Telegraph Ave, Unit 2817.5 Telegraph Ave. Berkeley

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1720 Cedar St, Unit CedarB

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1337 Cornell Ave, Unit 2BD 1BA Upstairs Unit

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2573 Virginia St

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2206 10th St, Unit B
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1117 Alvarado Rd, Unit 1117-B

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2342 Hilgard Ave, Unit 2342
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 | $2,206 | $800 | $6,500 |
| Oakland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,063 | $765 | $10,000+ |
| Oakland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,338 | $472 | $10,000+ |
| Oakland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,615 | $612 | $9,021 |
| Oakland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,237 | $845 | $10,000+ |
| Oakland 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,211 | $1,135 | $10,000+ |
| Oakland 6 Bedroom Apartments | $1,970 | $1,030 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about For rent By Owner Oakland Apartments
What is the Cheapest For rent By Owner apartment in Oakland?
Currently the most affordable For rent By Owner Apartment in Oakland is at 236 Lomas Cantadas, Unit In-Law listed at $1,900.
How much is the average rent for a For rent By Owner Oakland Apartment?
The average rent for a For rent By Owner Apartment in Oakland is $2,952.
What is the largest For rent By Owner Oakland Apartment for rent?
Today's For rent By Owner apartment with the most square footage in Oakland is a 1,489 square feet unit starting from $3,600 at 874 36th St, Unit C.
What is the average size for Oakland For rent By Owner Apartments for rent?
The average size for a For rent By Owner rental in Oakland is currently at 882 sq ft.
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