Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Oakland Neighborhood of Oakland, CA (2,478 Rentals)

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$1,937 - $20,524Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

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Downtown Oakland, 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 1,281 Studio Apartments in Downtown Oakland with rent ranges from $1,050 to $4,102 with an average price of $2,139.

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 $350 to $5,287 with an average monthly rent of $2,632.

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 $1,733 to $5,995. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,477.

How expensive are Downtown Oakland Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 347 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown Oakland on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,095 to $8,170 - averaging $4,181 for the location.

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