
Student Apartments for Rent in Oakland, CA Under $3,500 (128 Rentals)
Rentals in Oakland near campus with by-the-room pricing and amenities for students.


Denizen Apartments

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Prescott Station

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1900 Broadway

La Peralta

The Logan

Euclid Apartments LLC.

390 Euclid Ave

547 24th St

2519 7th Ave
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The Refuge

668 28th St

The Dorms at Woodminster Terrace

The Brooklyn (Furnished Rooms)

Modera Berkeley

URSA Berkeley

1530 Henry Street

26FIFTY

2329 Channing Way

The Berkeley Place
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Stadium Place Apartments

1650 Oxford St

2222 Dwight Way

B28

Jones Berkeley

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Parker

2500 Dana St

Allston Place Apartments

The Overture

The Aquatic Shattuck
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2606 Benvenue Ave

Warring Street Apartments

TheShattuck

Uni Flats

The Lair

Blake at Berkeley

2317 Hearst Ave

Blake Apartments

2708 College Ave

2405 Fulton St
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University Park

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Hillside Village

Addison Arts Apartments

2211 Carleton St

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2122 Dwight Way

2121 Blake St

Americana Apartments

Hub Bancroft

2125 Hearst Ave

2325 Channing Way
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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 | $2,206 | $800 | $6,500 |
| Oakland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,063 | $765 | $10,000+ |
| Oakland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,338 | $472 | $10,000+ |
| Oakland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,615 | $612 | $9,021 |
| Oakland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,237 | $845 | $10,000+ |
| Oakland 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,211 | $1,135 | $10,000+ |
| Oakland 6 Bedroom Apartments | $1,970 | $1,030 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Student Oakland Apartments
What is the Cheapest Student apartment in Oakland?
Currently the most affordable Student Apartment in Oakland is at Collab@Oxford listed at $472.
How much is the average rent for a Student Oakland Apartment?
The average rent for a Student Apartment in Oakland is $3,079.
What is the largest Student Oakland Apartment for rent?
Today's Student apartment with the most square footage in Oakland is a 2,556 square feet unit starting from $1,119 at Pique Berkeley.
What is the average size for Oakland Student Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Student rental in Oakland is currently at 547 sq ft.
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