Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in Oakland, CA (704 Rentals)

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Apartments for rent in Oakland that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!

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Oakland, CA Local Guide

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Most Pet Friendly Neighborhoods in Oakland, CA

There are currently 17227 Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the Oakland, CA area.The three Oakland neighborhoods with the highest official ApartmentHomeLiving.com Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Rating are Oakland Hills, East Oakland, and Castro Valley NE Outer Hayward. Here is today’s list of the top 10 Pet Friendly neighborhoods for Oakland Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodPet RatingAvailable UnitsMedian Price
Oakland Hills4/4892$8,975
East Oakland4/4545$3,849
Castro Valley NE Outer Hayward4/4273$3,649
Jingletown4/4261$4,600
Lakeside4/4236$4,543
Uptown Oakland4/4234$3,575
Westlake4/4106$4,470
Jack London Square3.5/4154$4,294
Chinatown3.5/4120$4,294
Longfellow3/424$3,260

Pet Friendliest Oakland Apartments for Rent

The Oakland Apartment community with the highest ApartmentHomeLiving.com Lifestyle Score for Pet Friendliness is 1200 Lakeshore in the East Lake neighborhood with a Pet Friendliness rating of 4 of 4. Quarryridge Apartments in the Piedmont Avenue neighborhood ranks second in Pet Friendliness with a score of 4 of 4. Here is today’s list of the most Pet Friendly Oakland apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingPet RatingNeighborhoodPriced From
1200 Lakeshore4/4East Lake$2,750
Quarryridge Apartments4/4Piedmont Avenue$1,800
South Shore4/4South Shore$2,486
Fountainbleau Apartments4/4Adams Point$2,225
Metro Park Apartment Homes4/4Assumption Parish$1,595
Parker4/4South Berkeley$2,752
The Dwight4/4Downtown Berkeley$2,795
Cloyne Court4/4North Berkeley$1,160
Bel Mark Apartments3.8/4Old San Leandro$2,025
1122U3.8/4Southwest Berkeley$2,782

Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in Oakland, CA

The lowest priced Oakland apartment at a property that allows pets is the Private Bedroom & bathroom in 2B2B 2 Beds Model at RUMI at King in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second cheapest Oakland Pet Friendly apartment is the B Model at Hanover Northgate, which is a Studio starting at $1,729 in the Pill Hill neighborhood. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Oakland apartments.

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
RUMI at KingPrivate Bedroom & bathroom in 2B2B$1,600
Hanover NorthgateB$1,729
Quarryridge ApartmentsStudio$1,800
Metro Park Apartment Homes1X1$2,150
Fountainbleau Apartments1 Bedroom$2,225
1200 LakeshoreC$2,750
ParkerStudio$2,752
The DwightE$3,096
Bay House Emeryville1 Bed/1 Bath-a1$3,326
South ShoreThe Bay$3,934

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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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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

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Pet Friendly Oakland Apartments

What is the Cheapest Pet Friendly apartment in Oakland?

Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in Oakland is at SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available listed at $600.

How much is the average rent for a Pet Friendly Oakland Apartment?

The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in Oakland is $3,099.

What is the largest Pet Friendly Oakland Apartment for rent?

Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in Oakland is a 3,750 square feet unit starting from $7,900 at 680 Hiller Dr.

What is the average size for Oakland Pet Friendly Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Pet Friendly rental in Oakland is currently at 657 sq ft.

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