
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the West Oakland Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,295 (18 Rentals)


ArtHaus Chestnut

518 7th St

3242 Linden St
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666 17th St

Prescott Station

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3900 Adeline
West Oakland, Oakland, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Oakland?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
West Oakland Studio Apartments | $2,184 | $1,295 | $3,323 |
West Oakland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,928 | $755 | $5,307 |
West Oakland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,898 | $2,028 | $6,234 |
West Oakland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,111 | $2,395 | $6,063 |
West Oakland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,394 | $1,332 | $3,595 |
Explore Oakland
Getting Around the West Oakland Neighborhood in Oakland, CA
Walk Score®
85 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
95 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
64 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,828.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Oakland?
The cheapest apartment in West Oakland is Claridge Hotel LLC. which is listed at $815, while the average apartment in West Oakland costs $4,003.
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 100 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 $986 which is $3,017 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Oakland.
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