
Apartments for Rent in the Jefferson Neighborhood of Oakland, CA (143 Rentals)


1708 41st Ave

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2011 Rosedale Ave

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4331-4337 Brookdale Ave

2360-2362 High St

2213-2213 42nd Ave

2428 Frances St
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2101 38th

4109 Santa Rita St

4128-4130 Carrington St

2212 High St

2218 High St

2262-2270 High St

4052 Santa Rita St

2138 High St

2144 High St

4424-4426 San Carlos Ave
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2270-2284 High St

2132 High St

2122 High St

2290 High St

2128 High St

2155 39th Ave

3826 Carrington St

2252 Courtland Ave

2262 Courtland Ave

2276 Courtland Ave
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2066 High St

2036 High St

4600 Tyrell St

4520 San Carlos Ave

4534 Congress Ave

2019 High St

2028 High St

4527 Fairfax Ave

4083 Lyon Ave

4532 San Carlos Ave
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4542 San Carlos Ave

4032-4036 San Juan St

2011 High St

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4107 Lyon Ave

Helena Manor

4525 Fairfax Ave

1975 Courtland Ave

2007 High St

4005 Lyon Ave
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Jefferson, Oakland, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Jefferson?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,450 | $2,450 | $2,450 |
| Jefferson 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,500 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
How much does it cost to rent a home in Jefferson?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bedroom Homes | $2,836 | $2,755 | $2,998 |
| 3 Bedroom Homes | $3,448 | $3,300 | $3,695 |
| 4 Bedroom Homes | $3,500 | $3,500 | $3,500 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Jefferson
What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Jefferson area of Oakland, CA?
As of today, September 08, 2026, there are currently 143 available Jefferson apartments priced from $2,450 to $2,500, with an average monthly rent of $2,475.
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