
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the West Oakland Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,750 (17 Rentals)


1023 Magnolia St

1705 Linden St

1424 Market St

961 Yerba Buena Ave, Unit 11
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776-778 20th St

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Prescott Station

626 8th St, Unit #3

856-860 32nd St
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1014 16th St, Unit D

Louise Street Lofts

715 Peralta St

1520 Castro St

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Linden Haus

767 17th St
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Oakland?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Oakland Studio Apartments | $1,811 | $895 | $2,415 |
West Oakland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,813 | $1,750 | $9,682 |
| West Oakland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,578 | $1,798 | $10,000+ |
| West Oakland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,639 | $2,225 | $3,530 |
| West Oakland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,085 | $2,355 | $3,800 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Oakland Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in West Oakland?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Oakland is under $1,763.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Oakland?
The cheapest apartment in West Oakland is 1520 Castro St which is listed at $1,703, while the average apartment in West Oakland costs $3,108.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Oakland?
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 4 regular apartments in West Oakland 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 West Oakland?
Cheap apartments in West Oakland have an average cost of $145 which is $2,963 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Oakland.
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