
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Castlemont Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $600 (114 Rentals)
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2207 96th Ave

Brooke Point

9326 Bancroft Ave

9300 Hillside St

Casa Grande Village

9437 Sunnyside St

1838 92nd Ave

9240-9244 MacArthur Blvd

9234 MacArthur Blvd
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2119-2125 94th Ave

2019 89th Ave

9836 Bancroft Ave

1636 94th Ave

8304 MacArthur Blvd

2040 87th Ave

2326 84th Ave

8500 Bancroft Ave

2320 90th Ave

2425 94th Ave
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2226 94th Ave

9404-9406 Peach St

9046 Hillside St

2248 84th Ave

9034 Hillside St

9225 Bancroft Ave

9312 Peach St

2334 84th Ave

9636 Bancroft Ave

8431-8439 Dowling St
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2232 82nd Ave

2260 84th Ave

9426 Hillside St

2308 94th Ave

9212 Hillside St

1954 88th Ave

1538 94th Ave

1832-1838 92nd Ave

8714 Macarthur Blvd

9633 Birch St
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9244 MacArthur Blvd

9231 Sunnyside St

9520 Macarthur Blvd

9309-9311 Olive St

Sunnyside Apartments

2008 90th Ave

9020 Birch St

9227 Sunnyside

9740-9760 Bancroft Ave

2424 90th Ave
Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs
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Castlemont, Oakland, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Castlemont?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castlemont 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,200 | $2,200 | $2,200 |
| Castlemont 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,200 | $2,200 | $2,200 |
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