1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Oakland Neighborhood of Oakland, CA (1,108 Rentals)

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Downtown Oakland, Oakland, CA Local Guide

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 The Blue Cap Lofts and is listed at 1,274 square feet priced from $2,650. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The Blue Cap Lofts1bed 2bath1,274 Sq Ft$2,650
The EmeryOA31,020 Sq Ft$2,976
Ora1X1.5 PENTHOUSE DEN LOFT B972 Sq Ft$3,395
1200 LakeshoreC965 Sq Ft$3,799
Jackson CourtyardUnit G (1BD/1BA)965 Sq Ft$2,702
Aqua Via ApartmentsA2954 Sq Ft$2,927
VesprA12 1 Bedroom950 Sq Ft$3,499
Tudor Hall1 bedroom900 Sq Ft$2,450
Fourth Street EastThe Webster Loft899 Sq Ft$3,425

Cheapest Available Downtown Oakland 1 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Downtown Oakland of San Francisco, CA is the Private Furnished Bedroom Model starting from $1,045 at Common Jefferson. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Downtown Oakland is currently $2,861. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Common JeffersonPrivate Furnished Bedroom$1,045
Lenox Avenue Apartments1 Bedroom$1,695
Fairmount Heights LLC.1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom$1,695
LakePark Apartments1BR/1.0BA$1,695
200 E 15th St1BR/1.0BA$1,695
The Jefferson1 Bedroom$1,699
425 E 18th StJunior 1 Bedroom - Plan 2$1,745
Alice Court1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath$1,749
MariposaB1$1,750

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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 Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Eastern San Francisco. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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 Common Jefferson listed at $1,045.

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 $2,861.

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 1,274 square feet unit starting from $2,650 at The Blue Cap Lofts.

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 554 sq ft.

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