
Apartments for Rent in Oakland, CA Under $2,000 (415 Rentals)


3024 Fruitvale Ave

Lake Park Senior Living

Telegraph Arts

Eleven Fifty Clay Street

Monogram Apartments

Hanover Northgate

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1428 78th Ave, Unit 1

Portico Waterfront

Hollis Oak
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Channel House

Lake Park Terrace Apartments

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2421 Damuth St, Unit 2

Rowhaus

Lydian

Orion Apartments

The Moran

Jackson Lake Apartments

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Lakeview Towers

Prescott Station

Tudor Hall

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334 45th St

Alice Court

Lakeshore Gardens
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Lenox Avenue Apartments

Sunny View Terrace

NEW 200 East 15th Street

La Peralta

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473 Newton Ave

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MacArthur Commons
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1929 26th Avenue

Oakland Heights - 55+ Active Adult Apartments

Oakland Station

Raymond Apartments

MacArthur Heights

Oak Village

1900 Broadway

Piedmont

Northgate Terrace

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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 Under $2000 | $2,362 | $900 | $6,500 |
| Oakland 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $2000 | $2,596 | $695 | $6,842 |
| Oakland 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $2000 | $3,076 | $999 | $10,000+ |
| Oakland 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $2000 | $3,953 | $999 | $10,000+ |
| Oakland 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $2000 | $5,111 | $972 | $10,000+ |
| Oakland 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,004 | $1,140 | $10,000+ |
| Oakland 6 Bedroom Apartments | $1,850 | $963 | $9,495 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Oakland
How much are Studio apartments in Oakland?
There are currently 4,791 Studio Apartments in Oakland with rent ranges from $900 to $6,500 with an average price of $2,362.
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 $695 to $6,842 with an average monthly rent of $2,596.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Oakland cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Oakland range from $999 to $11,369. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,076.
How expensive are Oakland Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 1,467 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Oakland on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $999 to $11,372 - averaging $3,953 for the location.
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