
Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Oakland, CA Under $3,900 (105 Rentals)
Rental terms in Oakland as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.


Artizan

The Broadway

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47Hundred

1919 Market Street

Domain Oakland

Telegraph Arts

The Moran

ArtHaus 820

Claridge Hotel LP.
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6380 Westover Dr, Unit SI FL1-ID1831

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2500 Webster St, Unit PL FL3-ID1830

3093 Broadway-SI FL5-ID698, Unit SI FL5-ID698

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Baxter on Broadway

3093 Broadway-SI FL6-ID701, Unit SI FL6-ID701

238 13th St, Unit SI FL7-ID1884

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1889 Harrison St, Unit SI FL4-ID1093

1889 Harrison St, Unit SI FL6-ID922

238 13th St, Unit SI FL6-ID1883

Laurel Lofts
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Common MacArthur

777 Broadway

5001-5005 Shafter Ave

Updated Unit In the Heart of Temescal / Rockridge - Walking Distance to BART and Whole Foods!

The Grand

Fruitvale Haus

ArtHaus Hannah

ArtHaus Jack London

1425 Harrison Street Apartments

Oak Haus
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ArtHaus Ninth

Diamond Haus

123 17th St Apartments

Palm Haus

ArtHaus Oakbrook

Station Haus

ArtHaus Yerba Buena

Cruz Haus
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Sausal Haus

Linden Haus

Village Haus

ArtHaus Northgate

ArtHaus Brush

The Rose on Bond

ArtHaus Mandela

ArtHaus Linden

The Refuge
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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 | $2,388 | $800 | $6,500 |
| Oakland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,957 | $765 | $10,000+ |
| Oakland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,126 | $748 | $10,000+ |
| Oakland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,598 | $400 | $9,867 |
| Oakland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,856 | $845 | $10,000+ |
| Oakland 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,189 | $1,135 | $10,000+ |
| Oakland 6 Bedroom Apartments | $2,641 | $748 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Short-term Oakland Apartments
What is the Cheapest Short-term apartment in Oakland?
Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in Oakland is at SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available at The Telegraph Commons! 2 blocks from UCB! listed at $765.
How much is the average rent for a Short-term Oakland Apartment?
The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Oakland is $3,199.
What is the largest Short-term Oakland Apartment for rent?
Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Oakland is a 2,745 square feet unit starting from $2,473 at Baxter on Broadway.
What is the average size for Oakland Short-term Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Short-term rental in Oakland is currently at 526 sq ft.
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