
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Jefferson Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,600 (94 Rentals)
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1919 42nd St

3573 Gray St

Bali High

2045-2047 38th Ave

2151-2155 51st Ave

3525 Gray St

2641 High St

4124 Lyon Ave

2019 High St
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4424-4426 San Carlos Ave

4100 Lyon Ave

2532 High St

2218 High St

2122 High St

2132 High St

2518 Courtland Ave

4525 Fairfax Ave

4000-4006 Foothill Blvd

1823-1827 41st Ave
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2228 48th Ave

3558-3560 Harper St

4065-4071 E 18th St

2181 48th Ave

3584-3586 Galindo St

1908-1920 38th Ave

2006 38th Ave

4546 San Carlos Ave

3810 Foothill Blvd

2167 48th Ave
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4520 San Carlos Ave

2112 35th Ave

4087 E 18th St

4532 San Carlos Ave

4343 Brookdale Ave

4128-4130 Carrington St

3561 Davis St

4124 Lyon Ave

4107 Lyon Ave

1975 Courtland Ave
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2144 High St

4060 Lyon Ave

2212 High St

4032-4036 San Juan St

2270-2284 High St

Lyon's Apartment

2066 High St

2290 High St

2262-2270 High St

4527 Fairfax 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 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,662 | $1,625 | $1,700 |
| Jefferson 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,295 | $2,295 | $2,295 |
| Jefferson 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,200 | $3,200 | $3,200 |
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