2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the East Oakland Neighborhood of Oakland, CA (2,020 Rentals)

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Alta Waverly
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Alta Waverly

2302 Valdez StOakland, CA 94612
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property at 1356 53rd Ave

$2,250

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1356 53rd Ave

OaklandCA94601
property at 6971 Krause Ave

$2,400

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6971 Krause Ave, Unit B, Unit B

6971 Krause Ave
OaklandCA94605
property at 956 54th Ave

$2,980

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$2,980

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956 54th Ave

OaklandCA94601

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$3,275

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3916 Quigley St

OaklandCA94619
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3920 Quigley St

OaklandCA94619

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property at 2678 79th Ave

$2,500 - $2,600

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2678 79th Ave

OaklandCA94605

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Largest Available East Oakland 2 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 2 Bedroom apartment unit in the East Oakland area of Oakland, CA is found at 401 Derby and is listed at 1,424 square feet priced from $3,600. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
401 DerbyWork/Live 2BR/2BA B1,424 Sq Ft$3,600
Orion Apartments2X2.5 TH T21,384 Sq Ft$3,418
1200 LakeshoreH1,350 Sq Ft$5,000
LaunchB2.11,322 Sq Ft$6,276
Star HarborB41,269 Sq Ft$4,285
CaspianB31,188 Sq Ft$4,339
570 Boden Way2BR/2.0BA1,178 Sq Ft$3,285
Portico WaterfrontB51,161 Sq Ft$3,852
LydianC1 2 Bedroom1,106 Sq Ft$3,071
Oakland Heights - 55+ Active Adult ApartmentsTwo Bedroom727 Sq Ft$2,195

Cheapest Available East Oakland 2 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit East Oakland of Oakland, CA is the 2 Bed 1 Bath Model starting from $914 at Brookfield Place. The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in East Oakland is currently $3,129. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Brookfield Place2 Bed 1 Bath$914
Sunny View Terrace2BR/1BA$1,695
Regent Darien Apartments LLC.2 Bedroom$2,095
Raymond Investments LLC.2 Bedroom$2,195
Oakland Heights - 55+ Active Adult ApartmentsTwo Bedroom$2,195
029432BR/2.0BA$2,250
Stoakes Apartments2x1$2,295
Linda D Apartments2x1$2,395

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Frequently Asked Questions about 2 Bedroom East Oakland Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in East Oakland with 2 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 2 Bedroom in East Oakland is at Brookfield Place listed at $914.

How much is the average rent for a 2 Bedroom East Oakland Apartment?

The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in East Oakland is $3,129.

What is the largest available 2 Bedroom East Oakland Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in East Oakland is a 1,424 square feet unit starting from $3,600 at 401 Derby.

What is the average size for East Oakland 2 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in East Oakland is currently 1,006 sq ft.

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