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


La Peralta

Oakland Station Senior

Oakland 34 Apartments

Northgate Terrace
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2318 9th Ave

3004 Martin Luther King Jr Way

857 55th St

1023 Magnolia St

3272 Hannah St

342 Chester St

4701 Fair Ave
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The Harmony Collective

2832 Derby St

Spectra Southside (Student)

Historic-Charming Apartment Steps from the South Side of Campus

Helios

Student | Identity Logan Park

The Kittredge

RUMI at King
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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 Under $1200 | $2,359 | $743 | $6,500 |
Oakland 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $2,707 | $730 | $10,000+ |
Oakland 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $3,448 | $800 | $10,000+ |
Oakland 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $4,053 | $849 | $10,000+ |
Oakland 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $4,143 | $1,165 | $10,000+ |
Oakland 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,918 | $1,290 | $10,000+ |
Oakland 6 Bedroom Apartments | $1,970 | $1,315 | $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 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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