
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Oakland Neighborhood of Oakland, CA (1,268 Rentals)


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Residences at Lake Merritt

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Lantana Uptown

Monogram Apartments

Rowhaus

Eleven Fifty Clay Street

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Atlas

47Hundred
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The Broadway

Rasa Apartments

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Hanover Northgate

Town29

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1900 Broadway

The Uptown

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ReNew on Merritt

Domain Oakland

Mason at Hive
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Prescott Station

Denizen Apartments

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The Skylyne at Temescal

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Assembly

Hollis Oak

The Moran

Bel Aire Courtyard

Fountainbleau Apartments
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Jackson Lake Apartments

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ANDYS at 1510 Webster Street

Telegraph Arts

4030-4038 Martin Luther King Jr Way

Oak Grove - 509 Sycamore

1502 Alice St

Oak Grove - 444 28th St.

Adams Point Apartments

The Grand at Rockridge
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Lenox Avenue Apartments

Lake Park Senior Living

The Lark

Artizan

MacArthur Commons

Alta Waverly

Alice Court
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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 | $2,173 | $895 | $6,500 |
Downtown Oakland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,881 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Oakland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,947 | $1,747 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Oakland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,942 | $800 | $6,748 |
| Downtown Oakland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,500 | $1,802 | $5,914 |
| Downtown Oakland 5 Bedroom Apartments | $9,808 | $4,000 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 1268 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Oakland Neighborhood of Oakland, CA.
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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 1200 Lakeshore and is listed at 965 square feet priced from $4,495. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1200 Lakeshore | C | 965 Sq Ft | $4,495 |
| Domain Oakland | 1L | 890 Sq Ft | $2,702 |
| Lakeshore Gardens | 875 Sq Ft | $1,749 | |
| Hanover Northgate | I | 818 Sq Ft | $3,356 |
| 175 Santa Rosa Ave | 800 Sq Ft | $2,395 | |
| Lake Park Senior Living | One Bedroom | 799 Sq Ft | $2,195 |
| Caspian | A8 | 799 Sq Ft | $2,858 |
| Allegro at Jack London Square | Golden Gate | 796 Sq Ft | $2,385 |
| The Bridge at Emeryville | Emery | 788 Sq Ft | $2,810 |
| Mason at Hive | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 677 Sq Ft | $2,450 |
Cheapest Available Downtown Oakland 1 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Downtown Oakland of San Francisco, CA is the One Bedroom LIHTC Model starting from $1,250 at Northgate Terrace. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Downtown Oakland is currently $2,881. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Northgate Terrace | One Bedroom LIHTC | $1,250 |
| Piedmont | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Income-Restricted | $1,381 |
| Oak Village | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | $1,433 |
| 443 Lee St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | $1,545 |
| ANDYS at 1510 Webster Street | Floor Plan 1 | $1,656 |
| 1520 Castro St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | $1,676 |
| Alice Court | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath | $1,749 |
| Linden Haus | Floor Plan B 1BR 1BA | $1,763 |
| 624 31st St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | $1,795 |
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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 Northgate Terrace listed at $1,250.
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 $2,881.
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 965 square feet unit starting from $4,495 at 1200 Lakeshore.
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 721 sq ft.
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