
New Apartments for Rent in Oakland, CA Under $2,900 (116 Rentals)


Baxter on Broadway

3030 Chapman - PE Gallot

47Hundred

Vespr

621 Aileen St, Unit 1

Artizan

17th and Broadway

The Skylyne at Temescal
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401 Derby

The Lark

Atlas

Portico Waterfront

Ora

Alta Waverly

Telegraph Arts

Fourth Street East

1717 Webster

Lantana Uptown
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Caspian

Link Apartments® Four12

Assembly

19th & Harrison

Zo

Channel House

The Moran

Residences at Lake Merritt
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Eleven Fifty Clay Street

Hollis Oak

The Broadway

Forma

Lydian

Webster Eleven

Monogram Apartments

The Union

Axis Oakland

Town29

Mason At Hive

Hanover Northgate

Bell Uptown District
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Alice House

Prescott Station

ArtHaus Ninth

ArtHaus Jack London

Oakland Station

ArtHaus 820

ArtHaus Chestnut

ArtHaus Brush

1900 Broadway

MacArthur Studio
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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 | $2,301 | $743 | $5,666 |
Oakland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,746 | $600 | $9,940 |
Oakland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,763 | $650 | $10,000+ |
Oakland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,301 | $775 | $10,000+ |
Oakland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,337 | $1,099 | $10,000+ |
Oakland 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,162 | $1,140 | $10,000+ |
Oakland 6 Bedroom Apartments | $6,785 | $1,533 | $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 New Oakland Apartments
What is the Cheapest New apartment in Oakland?
Currently the most affordable New Apartment in Oakland is at MacArthur Studio listed at $743.
How much is the average rent for a New Oakland Apartment?
The average rent for a New Apartment in Oakland is $3,460.
What is the largest New Oakland Apartment for rent?
Today's New apartment with the most square footage in Oakland is a 2,745 square feet unit starting from $2,723 at Baxter on Broadway.
What is the average size for Oakland New Apartments for rent?
The average size for a New rental in Oakland is currently at 508 sq ft.
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