Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Oak Center Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,250 (25 Rentals)

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Oak Center?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Center Studio Apartments | $2,528 | $895 | $6,500 |
Oak Center 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,025 | $1,250 | $4,553 |
| Oak Center 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,419 | $1,910 | $6,095 |
| Oak Center 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,232 | $2,225 | $6,282 |
| Oak Center 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,490 | $1,820 | $3,295 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Oak Center Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Oak Center?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Oak Center is under $1,795.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Oak Center?
The cheapest apartment in Oak Center is Northgate Terrace which is listed at $1,250, while the average apartment in Oak Center costs $3,141.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Oak Center?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 21 regular apartments in Oak Center that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Oak Center?
Cheap apartments in Oak Center have an average cost of $858 which is $2,283 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oak Center.
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