
Apartments for Rent in Oakland, CA Under $3,000 (840 Rentals)


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1900 Broadway

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3136 Union St, Unit 3136, Unit 3136

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Atlas

Rasa Apartments

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495 Elwood Ave, Unit 7, Unit 7

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3030 Chapman - PE Gallot

Rowhaus

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The Alfred

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1050-1066 47th Ave

Forma

Portico Waterfront

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The Skylyne at Temescal

3761 Harrison Street Apartments

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1717 Webster

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Eleven Fifty Clay Street
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150 Pearl St, Unit 211, Unit 211

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500 Merritt Ave, Unit APT 1, Unit APT 1

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2335 Market St, Unit A, Unit A

Artizan

Edson House

The Lark

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47Hundred
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175 Santa Rosa Ave

845 Apgar St

Alice House

The Broadway

Denizen Apartments

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5360 Brookdale Ave, Unit 5360 Brookdale Ave, Unit 5360 Brookdale Ave

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2934 Brookdale Ave, Unit 2934, Unit 2934

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Assembly

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Fourth Street East

635 El Dorado Ave
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2869 38th Ave, Unit 2869, Unit 2869

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1919 Market Street

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ReNew on Merritt

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2019 E 20th St, Unit D, Unit D

401 Derby

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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 $3000 | $2,336 | $800 | $6,500 |
| Oakland 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $3000 | $3,020 | $765 | $10,000+ |
| Oakland 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $3000 | $3,246 | $674 | $10,000+ |
| Oakland 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $3000 | $3,571 | $810 | $10,000+ |
| Oakland 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $3000 | $3,567 | $845 | $10,000+ |
| Oakland 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,029 | $1,110 | $10,000+ |
| Oakland 6 Bedroom Apartments | $2,229 | $748 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Oakland
How much are Studio apartments in Oakland?
There are currently 4,761 Studio Apartments in Oakland with rent ranges from $800 to $6,500 with an average price of $2,336.
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 $765 to $259,501 with an average monthly rent of $3,020.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Oakland cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Oakland range from $674 to $15,481. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,246.
How expensive are Oakland Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 1,462 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Oakland on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $810 to $11,715 - averaging $3,571 for the location.
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