
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Oakland Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,450 (111 Rentals) Page 2 of 3


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279 Lee St

624 31st St

Rossmore Court

275 41st St

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1458 Madison St

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226 Orange

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447 Orange St

2616 Harrison St

655 Wesley Ave

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40 Moss Ave
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1934 9th Ave

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389 Vernon St

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329 Lester Ave

268 Vernon St

366 Euclid Ave

220 Perkins St

291 Lester Ave

Oak Grove - 265 Vernon

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Palmcrest

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Oakland?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Oakland Studio Apartments | $1,972 | $895 | $6,500 |
Downtown Oakland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,802 | $1,450 | $9,682 |
| Downtown Oakland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,756 | $1,747 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Oakland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,982 | $2,095 | $6,724 |
| Downtown Oakland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,001 | $2,355 | $6,906 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Oakland Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Oakland?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Oakland is under $1,398.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Oakland?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Oakland is 443 Lee St which is listed at $1,545, while the average apartment in Downtown Oakland costs $3,988.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Oakland?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 44 regular apartments in Downtown Oakland that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Downtown Oakland?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Oakland have an average cost of $440 which is $3,548 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Oakland.
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