Apartments for Rent in Oakland, CA Under $1,200 (50 Rentals)

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715 Peralta St
Studio Apartments

715 Peralta St

715 Peralta StOakland, CA 94607
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The Refuge
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

The Refuge

4400 Martin Luther King Jr WayOakland, CA 94609
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Artthaus SIX
Studio Apartments

Artthaus SIX

825 6th AveOakland, CA 94606
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Common Jefferson
1 Bedroom Apartments

Common Jefferson

618 14th StOakland, CA 94612
Corporate Housing
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Common MacArthur
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Common MacArthur

873 32nd StOakland, CA 94608
Corporate Housing
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Claridge Hotel LLC.
Studio Apartments

Claridge Hotel LLC.

634 15th StOakland, CA 94612
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The Grove
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Grove

2600-2685 Ec Reems CtOakland, CA 94605
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Mark Twain Homes
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mark Twain Homes

3525 Lyon AveOakland, CA 94601
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1565 Arch St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1565 Arch St

1565 Arch StBerkeley, CA 94708
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2715 Dwight
2 to 6 Bedroom Apartments

2715 Dwight

2715 Dwight WayBerkeley, CA 94704
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Oregon Park Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Oregon Park Apartments

1425 Oregon StBerkeley, CA 94702
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Roosevelt
1 Bedroom Apartments

Roosevelt

2132 Roosevelt AveBerkeley, CA 94703
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2729 Dwight
Studio to 5 Bedroom Apartments

2729 Dwight

2729 Dwight WayBerkeley, CA 94704
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2210 MLK
5 to 6 Bedroom Apartments

2210 MLK

2210 Martin Luther King Jr WayBerkeley, CA 94704
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Evans Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Evans Manor

2316 Haste StBerkeley, CA 94704
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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

Frequently Asked Questions about Oakland

How much are Studio apartments in Oakland?

There are currently 1,135 Studio Apartments in Oakland with rent ranges from $743 to $6,500 with an average price of $2,359.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Oakland Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Oakland ranges from $730 to $13,123 with an average monthly rent of $2,707.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Oakland cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Oakland range from $800 to $16,758. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,448.

How expensive are Oakland Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 1,297 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Oakland on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $849 to $17,546 - averaging $4,053 for the location.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

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Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.