
New Apartments for Rent in Oakland, CA Under $3,000 (120 Rentals)


3030 Chapman - PE Gallot

Artizan

Vespr

Fourth Street East

The Logan

Monogram Apartments
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17th and Broadway

Atlas

401 Derby

Zo

Residences at Lake Merritt

Telegraph Arts

The Lark

Edson House

The Skylyne at Temescal

Assembly
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Axis Oakland

The Broadway

Baxter on Broadway

1717 Webster

Forma

Bell Uptown District

Alice House

Lydian

Hollis Oak

Lantana Uptown
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Webster Eleven

Link Apartments® Four12

Eleven Fifty Clay Street

Caspian

Town29

Portico Waterfront

19th & Harrison

Rasa Apartments

The Moran

Ora

Channel House

Mason At Hive
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Rowhaus

Prescott Station

Hanover Northgate

ArtHaus 820

MacArthur Commons

The Union

ArtHaus Ninth

ArtHaus Jack London
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ArtHaus Chestnut

ArtHaus Brush

1900 Broadway
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 | $2,303 | $743 | $5,426 |
Oakland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,727 | $790 | $10,000+ |
Oakland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,687 | $800 | $10,000+ |
Oakland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,703 | $849 | $10,000+ |
Oakland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,792 | $1,165 | $10,000+ |
Oakland 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,275 | $1,045 | $10,000+ |
Oakland 6 Bedroom Apartments | $1,706 | $1,137 | $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 $3,472.
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 $2,094 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 501 sq ft.
Expert Rental Resources
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Written by: Shannon Hilson
If you’re anything like me, the thought of San Francisco is synonymous with concepts like creativity, character, and quirky local style.

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Written by: Cheryl Bowman
A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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Written by: Marie Brown
You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Written by: Lauren Harrington
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