
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Oakland Neighborhood of Oakland, CA (1,281 Rentals)


Portico Waterfront

Residences at Lake Merritt

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Lantana Uptown

Monogram Apartments

Eleven Fifty Clay Street

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Atlas

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1900 Broadway

ReNew on Merritt

Mason At Hive

Rowhaus

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47Hundred

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Quarryridge Apartments

Domain Oakland

Prescott Station

334 45th St

Denizen Apartments

ANDYS at 1510 Webster Street

The Alfred

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The Skylyne at Temescal

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Assembly
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Telegraph Arts

The Broadway

Bel Aire Courtyard

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Jackson Lake Apartments

The Westlake

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4030-4038 Martin Luther King Jr Way
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1200 Lakeshore

Lenox Avenue Apartments

635 El Dorado Ave

Lake Park Senior Living

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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Oakland Studio Apartments | $2,186 | $895 | $9,232 |
Downtown Oakland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,644 | $1,300 | $9,295 |
| Downtown Oakland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,433 | $1,732 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Oakland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,040 | $2,095 | $8,395 |
| Downtown Oakland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,850 | $1,812 | $5,064 |
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Largest Available Downtown Oakland 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Downtown Oakland area of San Francisco, CA is found at Aqua Via Apartments and is listed at 1,066 square feet priced from $3,092. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua Via Apartments | A4 | 1,066 Sq Ft | $3,092 |
| Vespr | A13 1 Bedroom | 971 Sq Ft | $3,514 |
| Icon At Park | Plan 1F | 960 Sq Ft | $3,116 |
| 19th & Harrison | A8L | 933 Sq Ft | $3,019 |
| Fountainbleau Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 925 Sq Ft | $2,225 |
| Forma | A4th 1 Bedroom Loft | 921 Sq Ft | $3,166 |
| Tudor Hall | 1 bedroom | 900 Sq Ft | $2,495 |
| Fourth Street East | The Webster Loft | 899 Sq Ft | Call for Rates |
| Lakeshore Gardens | 875 Sq Ft | $1,749 | |
| Domain Oakland | 1B | 749 Sq Ft | $2,223 |
Cheapest Available Downtown Oakland 1 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Downtown Oakland of San Francisco, CA is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Model starting from $1,595 at Oak Village. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Downtown Oakland is currently $2,644. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Oak Village | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | $1,595 |
| NEW 200 East 15th Street | 1BR/1.0BA | $1,645 |
| ANDYS at 1510 Webster Street | Floor Plan 1 | $1,650 |
| 425 E 18th St | Junior 1 Bedroom - Plan 2 | $1,680 |
| Linden Haus | Floor Plan B 1BR 1BA | $1,688 |
| Palmcrest | Floor Plan B 1BR 1BA | $1,688 |
| The Chase Apartment Homes | 1 Bed 1 Bath | $1,706 |
| Piedmont | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Income-Restricted | $1,710 |
| Ivy Haus | Floor Plan B 1BR 1BA | $1,719 |
| Regent Darien Apartments LLC. | 1 Bedroom | $1,745 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Downtown Oakland Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Downtown Oakland with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Downtown Oakland is at Oak Village listed at $1,595.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Downtown Oakland Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Oakland is $2,644.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Downtown Oakland Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Downtown Oakland is a 1,066 square feet unit starting from $3,092 at Aqua Via Apartments.
What is the average size for Downtown Oakland 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Downtown Oakland is currently 1,022 sq ft.
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