
Top Rated Student Apartments for Rent in Oakland, CA (47 Rentals)
Top Rated Apartments in Oakland.
Student Housing Options in Oakland.


Denizen Apartments

The Logan

1200 Lakeshore

B28

FOUND Study Southside Berkeley

2510 Bancroft Way

FOUND Study Downtown Berkeley
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The Durant (new)

Stadium Place Apartments

The Lair

Ace Berkeley

Aquatic @ U

Modera Berkeley

Sterling Oxford

Stranda Apartments

The Berkeley Place
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The Laureate

Spectra Southside (Student)

SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available

Student | Identity Logan Park

Allston Place Apartments

Blake at Berkeley

Shattuck Studios

Addison Arts Apartments

Warring Street Apartments

Rise at Berkeley
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The Den

The Standard at Berkeley
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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 | $2,284 | $743 | $5,666 |
Oakland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,771 | $790 | $10,000+ |
Oakland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,759 | $800 | $10,000+ |
Oakland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,216 | $775 | $9,851 |
Oakland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,665 | $1,079 | $10,000+ |
Oakland 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,954 | $1,140 | $10,000+ |
Oakland 6 Bedroom Apartments | $6,785 | $1,533 | $10,000+ |
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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 Student Oakland Apartments
What is the Cheapest Student apartment in Oakland?
Currently the most affordable Student Apartment in Oakland is at The Lair listed at $775.
How much is the average rent for a Student Oakland Apartment?
The average rent for a Student Apartment in Oakland is $3,240.
What is the largest Student Oakland Apartment for rent?
Today's Student apartment with the most square footage in Oakland is a 1,884 square feet unit starting from $3,295 at The Standard at Berkeley.
What is the average size for Oakland Student Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Student rental in Oakland is currently at 552 sq ft.
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