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property at 2605 High St

2605 High St

OaklandCA94619
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260 Caldecott Ln

OaklandCA94618
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1627 152nd Ave

San LeandroCA94578
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Oakland, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Oakland, CA

Pricing Updated: 07/30/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Oakland, CA area range in price from $743 to $299,500 with an overall median price of $4,856. The three Oakland neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Old Oakland at $1,448, Fruitvale at $1,398, and East Oakland at $743. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Oakland Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Old Oakland$2,750$1,44835
Fruitvale$3,112$1,39815
East Oakland$3,549$743571
Jingletown$3,591$1,199246
Castro Valley NE Outer Hayward$3,649$811233
Chinatown$4,016$1,250107
Jack London Square$4,016$1,250142
Uptown Oakland$4,055$800270
Lakeside$4,150$800226
Westlake$4,455$1,250134

Cheapest Available Oakland Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Oakland, CA is a Studio unit found at MacArthur Studio in the Mills College neighborhood priced from $743. The Lair in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $775. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Oakland apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
MacArthur StudioStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$743
The Lair3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$775
SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$795
Oakland 34 Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$811
Claridge Hotel LLC.Studio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$815
Student | Identity Logan ParkSelect 143BR,3BA$849
HeliosShared Double1BR,1BA$950
2715 Dwight6 Bedroom | 4 Bath6BR,4BA$963
Oakland Station1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$995
2618 College5 Bedroom | 3 Bath5BR,3BA$1,054

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oakland, CA

As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Oakland area is the $1.32 price per square foot Live/Work lofts Model at Vulcan Lofts in the in the St. Elizabeth neighborhood starting from $2,552. The second greatest value Oakland apartment is the 1465 1st Ave Model at 1465 1st Ave, Unit 1469A starting at $2,895 with a $1.81 price per square foot in the Laney neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Oakland apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Vulcan LoftsLive/Work loftsStudio ,1BA$1.32
1465 1st Ave, Unit 1469A1465 1st Ave3BR,1BA$1.81
2620 Regent5 Bedroom | 3 Bath5BR,3BA$1.02
The Laureate3 Beds, 2.5 Baths3BR,2.5BA$1.43
Brookfield Place3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.06
1622 Oxford St, Unit 5W1622 Oxford St1BR,1BA$1.79
San Leandro Apartments1 Bedroom Available1BR,1BA$1.90
Oakland 34 Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.24
MacArthur StudioStudio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$1.65
SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.89

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Frequently Asked Questions about Oakland

What type of rentals are currently available in Oakland?

There are currently 9491 Apartments for Rent in Oakland, CA with pricing that ranges from $743 to $299,500. There are also 445 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Oakland ranging from $855 to $14,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Oakland?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Oakland ranges from $855 to $14,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,172.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Oakland?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Oakland range from $775 to $9,851, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,300 to $8,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,079.

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