Studio Apartments for Rent in Oakland, CA (4,800 Rentals)

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Oakland, CA Local Guide

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Oakland Studio Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: September 28, 2025

There are currently 482 available Studio apartment units from neighborhoods all over Oakland, CA that range in price from $765 to $4,910. Oakland Hills, East Oakland and Uptown Oakland are the neighborhoods that currently have the most Studio availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Oakland with the most available Studio apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Oakland Hills129$2,094$765
East Oakland99$2,049$765
Uptown Oakland60$2,110$1,050
Lakeside52$2,096$1,695
Jack London Square49$2,015$1,448
Jingletown29$2,529$1,225
Chinatown19$2,015$1,880
Westlake16$2,196$1,500
Castro Valley NE Outer Hayward12$2,152$1,586
Old Oakland9$1,680$1,448

Largest Available Oakland Studio Apartments

The largest available Studio apartment unit in Oakland, CA is found at 2430 Prospect in the UC Berkeley neighborhood and is 1,972 square feet priced from $1,070. Vulcan Lofts in the St. Elizabeth neighborhood has the second largest Studio, which is sized at 1,662 square feet and currently listed start at $2,050. Here is today’s list of the largest available Studio units in Oakland:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
2430 Prospect7 Bedroom | 3 Bath1,972 Sq Ft$1,070
Vulcan LoftsLive/Work lofts1,662 Sq Ft$2,050
The DenBedroom within model1,360 Sq Ft$1,095
5th Street LoftsLoft C1,350 Sq Ft$2,735
1080 LoftsLoft 21,260 Sq Ft$2,150
Exchange StudiosFlat A990 Sq Ft$2,150
Packard LoftsLoft 1882 Sq Ft$2,345
CaspianA2796 Sq Ft$3,316
19th & HarrisonS1L780 Sq Ft$2,491
840 York ApartmentsStudio770 Sq Ft$1,599

Cheapest Available Oakland Studio Apartments

As of September 28, 2025 the lowest priced Studio apartment unit in Oakland, CA is the Studio / 1 Bathroom Model starting from $815 at Claridge Hotel LLC. in the West Oakland neighborhood. The second most affordable Oakland Studio is the 0BR/1.0BA Model at Rise at Berkeley starting at $999 in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood. The average price for all Studio apartments in Oakland is currently $2,150. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in Oakland:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Claridge Hotel LLC.Studio / 1 Bathroom$815
Rise at Berkeley0BR/1.0BA$999
2430 Prospect7 Bedroom | 3 Bath$1,070
3201 Beaumont Ave.0BR/1.0BA$1,295
14th Ave Apartments, LLC0BR/1.0BA$1,295
3301 Telegraph Ave.0BR/1.0BA$1,300
Helios0BR/1.0BA$1,305
The Alician Apartments0BR/1.0BA$1,350
530 24th Street0BR/1.0BA$1,350

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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 Studio Oakland Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Oakland with Studio?

Currently the most affordable Studio in Oakland is at Claridge Hotel LLC. listed at $815.

How much is the average rent for a Studio Oakland Apartment?

The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Oakland is $2,150.

What is the largest available Studio Oakland Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Oakland is a 1,972 square feet unit starting from $1,070 at 2430 Prospect.

What is the average size for Oakland Studio Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Studio rental in Oakland is currently 407 sq ft.

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