
Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Oakland Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $700 (14 Rentals)
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1015 Martin Luther King Jr Way

1086 41st St

1219 16th St, Unit Studio

3004 Martin Luther King Jr Way
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1607 2nd Ave

2000 Linden St

4348 Broadway

1135 E 18th St

3811 Opal St

4018 Broadway

824 15th St
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Downtown Oakland, Oakland, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Downtown Oakland?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Oakland 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,890 | $1,895 | $4,700 |
Downtown Oakland 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,723 | $2,399 | $7,500 |
Downtown Oakland 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,069 | $700 | $4,715 |
Downtown Oakland 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,095 | $3,995 | $4,195 |
Downtown Oakland 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,625 | $1,625 | $1,625 |
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There are currently 14 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Oakland Neighborhood of Oakland, CA.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Oakland Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Oakland area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Telegraph Arts priced from $375. Claridge Hotel LLC. has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $815. Here are the most affordable Downtown Oakland apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Telegraph Arts | B3 | 1BR,1BA | $375 |
Claridge Hotel LLC. | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $815 |
3301 Telegraph Ave. | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
530 24th Street | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
The Moran | SC-0x1 | Studio,1BA | $1,368 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Oakland, CA
As of September 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Oakland area is the $2.22 price per square foot 2335 Market St Model at 2335 Market St, Unit Unit B in the in the West Oakland neighborhood starting from $3,995. The second greatest value Downtown Oakland apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Apartment Model at 350 Vernon starting at $2,845 with a $1.63 price per square foot in the Harrison Street neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Oakland apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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2335 Market St, Unit Unit B | 2335 Market St | 3BR,3BA | $2.22 |
350 Vernon | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Apartment | 2BR,2BA | $1.63 |
4300 Horton St, Unit 9 | 4300 Horton St | 2BR,2BA | $2.46 |
5th Street Lofts | Loft C | Studio ,1BA | $2.03 |
2909 Myrtle St, Unit 2907.5 | 2909 Myrtle St | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
The Blue Cap Lofts | 1bed 2bath | 1BR,2BA | $2.08 |
2445 Telegraph Ave, Unit Apt 204 | 2445 Telegraph Ave | 2BR,2BA | $2.37 |
Fountainbleau Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.41 |
Lakeshore Gardens | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
Alice Court | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Oakland
What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Oakland?
There are currently 2449 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Oakland, CA with pricing that ranges from $800 to $10,840. There are also 133 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Oakland ranging from $700 to $7,500.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Oakland?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Oakland ranges from $700 to $7,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,184.
How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown Oakland?
For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Oakland range from $2,095 to $8,170, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,399 to $7,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $700 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,745.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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