Apartments for Rent in the Oak Center Neighborhood of Oakland, CA (543 Rentals)

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Prescott Station
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$1,775 - $2,061
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$1,775 - $2,061
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Prescott Station

2121 Wood StOakland, CA 94607
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Lantana Uptown
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$2,708 - $4,447
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$2,708 - $4,447
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 26

Lantana Uptown

625 16th StOakland, CA 94612
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Atlas
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$2,866 - $6,841
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$2,866 - $6,841
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Atlas

385 14th StOakland, CA 94612
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1900 Broadway
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$1,820 - $9,334
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1900 Broadway

1950 BroadwayOakland, CA 94612
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535 30th St, Unit #1
$2,950
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$2,950
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3 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 28

535 30th St, Unit #1

535 30th StOakland, CA 94609
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property at 2029 Chestnut St

$2,700

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$2,700
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$2,700

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2029 Chestnut St

OaklandCA94607
property at 158 Uptown Cir

$4,200

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$4,200
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$4,200

3 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Oct 15

158 Uptown Cir, Unit 158

158 Uptown Cir
OaklandCA94607
property at 655 12th St

$2,950

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$2,950
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$2,950

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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655 12th St, Unit 655 12th St

655 12th St
OaklandCA94607
property at 1780 Boxcar Cir

$1,350

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$1,350
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$1,350

3 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Sep 1

1780 Boxcar Cir

OaklandCA94607
property at 626 8th St

$1,895

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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626 8th St, Unit #3

626 8th St
OaklandCA94607

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property at 901 Jefferson St

$3,800

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$3,800
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$3,800

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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901 Jefferson St, Unit 210

901 Jefferson St
OaklandCA94607
property at 731 Willow St

$2,995

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$2,995
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$2,995

4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

731 Willow St, Unit 1

731 Willow St
OaklandCA94607
property at 827 30th St

$2,995

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$2,995
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$2,995

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

827 30th St, Unit A

827 30th St
OaklandCA94608
property at 813 Wood St

$4,695

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$4,695
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$4,695

4 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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813 Wood St

OaklandCA94607
property at 695 30th St

$3,195

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$3,195
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$3,195

3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

695 30th St

OaklandCA94609
property at 585 9th St

$3,595

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585 9th St
OaklandCA94607
property at 1421 Adeline St

$2,850

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1421 Adeline St
OaklandCA94607

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property at 518 7th St

$1,558 - $1,695

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518 7th St

OaklandCA94607

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Oak Center, Oakland, CA

Ranked #21

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across California including Oak Center, Oakland, and the greater San Francisco area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Family-Friendly Rating

When renting for a family with little ones, location matters. Amongst all of the submarkets in Oakland, this neighborhood has established a name for itself as amongst the finest submarkets for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly neighborhoods have features that support parents and kids in having fun and being healthy together. These features include things like green spaces, playgrounds, extra living spaces, features for pets, and more.

Luxury Living Rating

Oak Center has come to be one of the finest high-end communities in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like pools, saunas, workout spaces, proximity to great shopping areas, gardens, nearby parks, and nice home amenities like granite or quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances. Other luxury items often include tile, hardwood, and fine carpeting, tennis courts, and a full-time security staff or doorman.

Pet Friendly Rating

Are there dogs and cats in your life? this area of San Francisco has risen to be one of the best neighborhoods for renting with pets, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Oak Center

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Oak Center area of Oakland, CA?

As of today, August 24, 2026, there are currently 543 available Oak Center apartments priced from $895 to $14,905, with an average monthly rent of $3,429.

How much are Studio apartments in Oak Center?

There are currently 246 Studio Apartments in Oak Center with rent ranges from $895 to $6,500 with an average price of $2,526.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Oak Center Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Oak Center ranges from $1,250 to $4,553 with an average monthly rent of $3,022.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Oak Center cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Oak Center range from $1,910 to $6,016. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,370.

How expensive are Oak Center Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 120 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Oak Center on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,225 to $6,282 - averaging $3,209 for the location.

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