
Student Apartments for Rent in Oakland, CA Under $5,500 (59 Rentals)
Rentals in Oakland near campus with by-the-room pricing and amenities for students.


Denizen Apartments

The Logan

Sterling Oxford

Modera Berkeley

The Berkeley Place

Parker

Bayview
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2211 Carleton St

Allston Place Apartments

Blake at Berkeley

Stadium Place Apartments

The Standard at Berkeley

Aquatic Shattuck

2405 Fulton St

Addison Arts Apartments
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The U at California

Poets Place Apartment

2000 Durant Ave

MB Apartments

2813 Shattuck Ave

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The Durant (new)

Ace Berkeley
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Hub Bancroft

FOUND Study Downtown Berkeley

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Student | Identity Logan Park

The Kittredge
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Pique Berkeley

RUMI at King

SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available

Spectra Southside (Student)
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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 |
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Oakland Studio Apartments | $2,159 | $765 | $4,449 |
Oakland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,532 | $600 | $5,631 |
Oakland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,160 | $550 | $10,000+ |
Oakland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,947 | $775 | $10,000+ |
Oakland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,017 | $1,150 | $10,000+ |
Oakland 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,427 | $1,140 | $10,000+ |
Oakland 6 Bedroom Apartments | $1,305 | $979 | $1,509 |
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Oakland, CAPopulation: 429,082
Ranked #45
in US Census Population by City
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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 Student Oakland Apartments
What is the Cheapest Student apartment in Oakland?
Currently the most affordable Student Apartment in Oakland is at Spectra Southside (Student) listed at $550.
How much is the average rent for a Student Oakland Apartment?
The average rent for a Student Apartment in Oakland is $3,080.
What is the largest Student Oakland Apartment for rent?
Today's Student apartment with the most square footage in Oakland is a 1,884 square feet unit starting from $2,490 at The Standard at Berkeley.
What is the average size for Oakland Student Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Student rental in Oakland is currently at 463 sq ft.
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