
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Oakland Neighborhood of Oakland, CA (1,262 Rentals)


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Prescott Station

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Residences at Lake Merritt

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1900 Broadway

The Uptown

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ReNew on Merritt

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Assembly

Hollis Oak

The Moran

Telegraph Arts

Fountainbleau Apartments

ANDYS at 1510 Webster Street
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Oak Grove - 444 28th St.

1520 Castro St

The Grand at Rockridge

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Alta Waverly

175 Santa Rosa Ave

Fairmount Heights LLC.

Lakeview Towers

Lake Park Senior Living

Alice Court

Raymond Investments LLC.

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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 | $2,450 | $895 | $6,500 |
Downtown Oakland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,992 | $276 | $6,453 |
| Downtown Oakland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,109 | $1,747 | $6,095 |
| Downtown Oakland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,684 | $2,095 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Oakland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,988 | $1,820 | $5,513 |
| Downtown Oakland 5 Bedroom Apartments | $9,404 | $4,000 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 1262 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 Aqua Via Apartments and is listed at 1,198 square feet priced from $3,826. 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 | A6 | 1,198 Sq Ft | $3,826 |
| 1200 Lakeshore | C | 965 Sq Ft | $4,495 |
| Fountainbleau Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 925 Sq Ft | $2,225 |
| Fourth Street East | The Webster Loft | 899 Sq Ft | Call for Rates |
| Domain Oakland | 1L | 890 Sq Ft | $2,879 |
| Atlas | Snow Park+Den | 840 Sq Ft | $4,136 |
| Residences at Lake Merritt | One Bedroom A1D | 837 Sq Ft | $3,166 |
| SKAIA | B3 | 835 Sq Ft | $3,334 |
| Hanover Northgate | I | 818 Sq Ft | $3,299 |
| Lydian | A1 1 Bedroom | 585 Sq Ft | $3,255 |
Cheapest Available Downtown Oakland 1 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Downtown Oakland of San Francisco, CA is the The Franklin Model starting from $276 at Fourth Street East. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Downtown Oakland is currently $2,992. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Fourth Street East | The Franklin | $276 |
| Northgate Terrace | One Bedroom LIHTC | $1,250 |
| Piedmont | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Income-Restricted | $1,681 |
| The Chase Apartment Homes | 1 Bed 1 Bath | $1,706 |
| Alice Court | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath | $1,749 |
| Oak Grove - 444 28th St. | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | $1,788 |
| 480 Crescent St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | $1,795 |
| Regent Darien Apartments LLC. | 1 Bedroom | $1,795 |
| 624 31st St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | $1,795 |
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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 Fourth Street East listed at $276.
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 $2,992.
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 1,198 square feet unit starting from $3,826 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 716 sq ft.
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