
Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Oakland Neighborhood of Oakland, CA (2,465 Rentals)


The Lark

Portico Waterfront

Residences at Lake Merritt

ArtHaus Ninth

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Monogram Apartments

Rowhaus

Eleven Fifty Clay Street

One Piedmont

The Skylyne at Temescal

Assembly

Channel House

Axis Oakland

47Hundred

Fourth Street East

The Broadway
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ReNew on Merritt

Domain Oakland

ArtHaus Chestnut

ArtHaus Jack London

19th & Harrison

1900 Broadway

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Prescott Station
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Ora

Denizen Apartments

Alice House

ArtHaus 820

17th and Broadway

Webster Eleven

The Moran

Telegraph Arts

3761 Harrison Street Apartments

Bell Uptown District

Fountainbleau Apartments

Jackson Lake Apartments

The Union
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Downtown Oakland, Oakland, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Oakland?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Oakland Studio Apartments | $2,193 | $1,050 | $4,027 |
Downtown Oakland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,792 | $800 | $10,000+ |
Downtown Oakland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,753 | $1,855 | $10,000+ |
Downtown Oakland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,596 | $2,295 | $10,000+ |
Downtown Oakland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,930 | $1,345 | $5,048 |
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There are currently 2465 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Oakland Neighborhood of Oakland, CA.
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Lifestyle Ratings
Our team compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Oakland. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!
Family-Friendly Rating
Do you have a family with little ones? Amongst all of the submarkets in Oakland, this residential neighborhood is known as one of the best submarkets for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly communities have features that support parents and kids in having fun and being healthy together. These features include things like green spaces, picnic areas, recreation rooms, walking and biking trails, and access to highly-rated schools.
Outdoors Rating
Are you somebody that needs to live with access to the outdoors? this residential area has now become known as providing favorable access to the great outdoors, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Luxury Living Rating
Downtown Oakland is now ranked as one of our favorite luxury communities in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like shared social spaces, lounges, pools, concierge services, views, access to parks, and kitchen details like granite and high-end fixtures. Luxury submarkets also often offer hardwood floors and fireplaces, tennis courts, and a full-time security staff or doorman.
Pet Friendly Rating
Are there pets in your life? this part of San Francisco ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Oakland
How much are Studio apartments in Downtown Oakland?
There are currently 441 Studio Apartments in Downtown Oakland with rent ranges from $1,050 to $4,027 with an average price of $2,193.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Downtown Oakland Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Oakland ranges from $800 to $11,860 with an average monthly rent of $2,792.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Oakland cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Downtown Oakland range from $1,855 to $17,436. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,753.
How expensive are Downtown Oakland Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 305 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown Oakland on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,295 to $17,546 - averaging $4,596 for the location.
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