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Oakland, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Oakland, CA

Pricing Updated: 06/01/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Oakland, CA area range in price from $743 to $259,501 with an overall median price of $5,121. The three Oakland neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are East Oakland at $743, Castro Valley NE Outer Hayward at $810, and Uptown Oakland at $875. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Oakland Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
East Oakland$3,474$743516
Castro Valley NE Outer Hayward$3,749$810243
Uptown Oakland$4,003$875307
Jingletown$4,369$1,199454
Fruitvale$4,403$1,475112
Chinatown$4,443$1,250345
Jack London Square$4,443$1,250380
Old Oakland$4,463$1,257262
Lakeside$4,521$975238
Westlake$4,561$1,395160

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. Claridge Hotel LLC. in the West Oakland neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $815. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Oakland apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
MacArthur StudioStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$743
Claridge Hotel LLC.Studio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$815
Student | Identity Logan ParkSelect 143BR,3BA$849
Brookfield Place2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$935
SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,000
Helios1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,100
Spectra Southside (Student)Single Deluxe - S1BR,1BA$1,165
The Harmony CollectiveSuite A - Unfurnished Room - Shared Bathroom1BR,$1,200
Hillcastle ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,200
La PeraltaSRO with BathStudio,1BA$1,245

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oakland, CA

As of June 01, 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 Mills College neighborhood starting from $2,552. The second greatest value Oakland apartment is the 6117 Monadnock Way Model at 6117 Monadnock Way, Unit 6117 starting at $2,200 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the Mills College 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
6117 Monadnock Way, Unit 61176117 Monadnock Way2BR,1BA$1.20
514-516 North St4 Beds, 2 Baths4BR,2BA$2.00
2044 International Blvd - Sunny Studios an...intcommr1BR,1BA$1.30
1465 1st Ave, Unit 1469A1465 1st Ave3BR,1BA$1.81
The Laureate4 Beds, 2 Baths4BR,2BA$1.19
871 27th St, Unit 871B871 27th St2BR,1BA$2.00
San Leandro Apartments1 Bedroom Available1BR,1BA$1.90
Brookfield Place2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.20
MacArthur StudioStudio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$1.65

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Frequently Asked Questions about Oakland

What type of rentals are currently available in Oakland?

There are currently 9493 Apartments for Rent in Oakland, CA with pricing that ranges from $743 to $259,501. There are also 366 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Oakland ranging from $895 to $16,900.

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 $895 to $16,900 with an average monthly rent of $6,159.

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 $849 to $18,323, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,200 to $8,250. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,165.

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