
Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Oakland Neighborhood of Oakland, CA Under $1,500 (38 Rentals)


La Peralta

Northgate Terrace

Raymond Investments LLC.

Oak Village

Claridge Hotel LP.

1780 Boxcar Cir

359 Grand Ave

524 41st St
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668 28th St

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426 - 428 26th St

2621-2627 Martin Luther King Jr Way

425 E 18th St

ArtHaus Magnolia

Oakland

ArtHaus Grand
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ArtHaus Mandela

359 Grand Ave

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ArtHaus Ninth

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Ivy Haus

Electric Lofts

ArtHaus Six
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Regent Darien Apartments LLC.

Hillcastle Apartments

715 Peralta St

The Refuge

Grand Lake Terrace Apartments

Common Jefferson

1515 Webster St- Furnished Rooms For Rent

The Brooklyn (Furnished Rooms)
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4325 Essex St
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Oakland
How much are Studio apartments in Downtown Oakland?
There are currently 1,284 Studio Apartments in Downtown Oakland with rent ranges from $895 to $6,500 with an average price of $2,450.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Downtown Oakland Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Oakland ranges from $276 to $6,453 with an average monthly rent of $2,992.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Oakland cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Downtown Oakland range from $1,747 to $6,095. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,109.
How expensive are Downtown Oakland Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 342 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown Oakland on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,095 to $10,245 - averaging $4,684 for the location.
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