
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in Oakland, CA from $748 (104 Rentals) Page 2 of 3


14th Ave

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Claremont Towers Apartments

1130 30th Street

Eastwood Apartments

ArtHaus Chestnut

ArtHaus Magnolia

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5939 Telegraph Ave

535 41st St

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St. Joseph’s Senior Apartments

Station Haus

Vue De Lac Apartments

431 Lee St.

316 12th Street
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353 Grand Avenue Apartments

429 Bellevue

Casa Sueños

2737 Durant Avenue

RUMI at King

Wesley House

Rise at Berkeley

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San Leandro Racquet Club

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Bishop Berkeley Apartments

2813 Shattuck Ave

1951 Chestnut St
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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 | $2,294 | $748 | $6,500 |
| Oakland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,744 | $765 | $5,485 |
| Oakland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,477 | $780 | $10,000+ |
| Oakland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,490 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| Oakland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,358 | $845 | $10,000+ |
| Oakland 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,091 | $795 | $10,000+ |
| Oakland 6 Bedroom Apartments | $1,849 | $1,030 | $10,000+ |
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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 $950.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Oakland?
The cheapest apartment in Oakland is 2737 Durant Avenue which is listed at $748, while the average apartment in Oakland costs $2,818.
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 191 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 $1,037 which is $1,781 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oakland.
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