
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bella Vista Neighborhood of Oakland, CA (78 Rentals)
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2612-2618 13th Ave

2220 11th Ave

1019-1023 E 24th St

2445 8th Ave

879 E 28th St

2527 8th Ave

2632 8th Ave

2538-2540 11th Ave

1131 Bella Vista Ave
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2406-2408 11th Ave

2520-2520A 9th Ave

2422 8th Ave

Arbor Villa Apartments

921 E 28th St

1220 E 24th St

2400 9th Ave

954-960 Bayview Ave

982 Bayview Ave

1127-1131 E 23rd St
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1334 E 27th St

2541-2551 8th Ave

2226 11th Ave

2518-2520 8th Ave

2529 9th Ave

936-940 E 23rd St

2641 Ivy Dr

1335-1341 E 28th St

2512-2514 8th Ave

1330-1338 E 28th St
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1347-1351 E 28th St

2823 11th Ave

1105 E 28th St

1051 Bella Vista Ave

2560 9th Ave

1128 Bella Vista Ave

2657 Ivy Dr

2622 13th Ave

2538 8th Ave

1364 E 27th St
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974 Bayview Ave

2535 11th Ave

1326 E 28th St

2440 8th Ave

2615 8th Ave

921 E 24th St

905 E 24th St

2609 8th Ave

929 E 24th St

2640 8th Ave
What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much
Learn the official definition (spending 30% or more of your gross income on housing) and how to calculate your exact rent-to-income ratio. This guide offers expert tips on factoring in total housing costs (including utilities and fees) and budgeting accurately to avoid unnecessary financial strain.
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