
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Oakland Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $895 (78 Rentals) Page 2 of 2


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Summit Crest Apartments

2616 Harrison St

Montecito Apartments

Oak Grove - 454 34th St.

431 Lee St.
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316 12th Street

Palmcrest

353 Grand Avenue Apartments

429 Bellevue

Commodore Apartments

473-477 Ellita Ave
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226 Athol

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Linden Haus

Oak Grove - 509 Sycamore

Euclid Ave Apartments
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1425 Harrison Street Apartments

421 Van Dyke

16 Monte Vista Apartments

4325 Essex St

4327 Essex Street

Creekside Apartments
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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+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 78 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Oakland Neighborhood of Oakland, CA.
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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 $1,515.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Oakland?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Oakland is Claridge Hotel LP. which is listed at $895, while the average apartment in Downtown Oakland costs $3,222.
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 36 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 $563 which is $2,659 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Oakland.
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