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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Downtown Oakland, Oakland, CA

152 Rentals Available
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Downtown Oakland, Oakland, CA. 152 Rentals Available
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Apartments Under $200

  • a city street with cars parked in front of buildings
    Today

    55 MACARTHUR BLVD, OAKLAND, CA 94610
    STUDIO $100+
    2 BEDS $964

Apartments Under $800

  • a car parked in front of a building
    Today

    339 Lester Avenue, Oakland, CA 94606
    1 BED $767
    2 BEDS $1,041
    3 BEDS $1,590+

Apartments Under $1,300

  • a living room with couches and a coffee table
    Today

    2425 Valdez Street, Oakland, CA 94612
    STUDIO $1,221

Apartments Under $1,400

  • a bedroom with a bed and a ceiling fan
    Today

    1600-1612 3Rd Avenue, 322 Foothill Boulevard, Oakland, CA 94606
    STUDIO $1,395+
    1 BED $1,795+

Apartments Under $1,600

  • a kitchen with a stove and a sink
    Today

    2415 Valdez Street, Oakland, CA 94612
    STUDIO $1,500+
  • a living room with a couch and a tv
    Today

    509 Sycamore Street, Oakland, CA 94612
    STUDIO $1,842
    1 BED $1,585+
    2 BEDS $1,999
  • a living room with blue couches and chairs and a rug
    Today

    1425 Harrison Street, Oakland, CA 94612
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    1 BED $1,595
    2 BEDS $1,995+

Apartments Under $1,700

  • a kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator and a stove
    Today

    646 16Th Street, Oakland, CA 94612
    STUDIO $1,625
    1 BED $1,825
  • a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and a microwave
    Today

    425 E 18Th, Oakland, CA 94606
    STUDIO $1,625
    1 BED $1,695
  • a living room with a couch and a table
    Today

    454 34Th Street, Oakland, CA 94609
    STUDIO $1,625
    1 BED $1,873+
  • a living room with a couch and a television
    Today

    444 28Th Street, Oakland, CA 94609
    STUDIO Ask for Pricing
    1 BED $1,657+
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing

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  • a living room with a couch and a kitchen with stainless steel appliances
    Today

    450 28Th Street, Oakland, CA 94609
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    1 BED $1,657+
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  • a living room with a black couch and a television
    Today

    265 Vernon Street Apartments, Oakland, CA 94610
    STUDIO $1,967
    1 BED $1,675+
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a kitchen with a stove refrigerator and a window
    Today

    414 E 15Th St, Oakland, CA 94606
    STUDIO $1,695
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and stainless steel appliances and a sink
    Today

    226 Athol Avenue, Oakland, CA 94606
    STUDIO $1,795+
  • a kitchen with wooden cabinets and stainless steel appliances
    Today

    316 12Th Street, Oakland, CA 94607
    1 BED $1,965
    2 BEDS $2,200
    3 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a living room with a fireplace and orange furniture
    Today

    238 13Th Street, Oakland, CA 94612
    STUDIO $1,984+
    1 BED $2,034+
    2 BEDS $2,666+
  • a living room with a white couch and a table
    Today

    276 Adams Street, Oakland, CA 94606
    1 BED $1,995+

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  • a living room and dining room with a white table and chairs
    Today

    240 3Rd Street, Oakland, CA 94607
    1 BED $2,035+
    2 BEDS $2,790+
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  • a living room with couches and tables and floor to ceiling windows
    Today

    2016 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94612
    STUDIO $2,188+
    1 BED $2,342+
    2 BEDS $3,676+
  • a living room with white walls and wood floors and a bookshelf
    Today

    240 Grand Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610
    1 BED $2,195
    2 BEDS $2,795
  • an empty living room with white walls and wood flooring
    Today

    257 Vernon Street, Oakland, CA 94610
    1 BED $2,245
  • an empty living room with wood floors and a ceiling fan
    Today

    421 Van Dyke, Oakland, CA 94606
    1 BED $2,295
  • a living room with a marble table with a bowl of fruit on it
    Today

    330 17Th St, Oakland, CA 94612
    STUDIO $2,300+
    1 BED $2,800
    2 BEDS $3,000+
  • a kitchen with a stove top oven and a window
    Today

    414 Grand Ave., Oakland, CA 94610
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Frequently asked questions

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Oakland, Oakland, CA?

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $1,595 and $5,908.

How many cheap rentals are available in Downtown Oakland, Oakland, CA on RentCafe?

There are 52 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Downtown Oakland, Oakland, CA were last updated on 27 Feb 2026.

What is the average size of a cheap apartment in Downtown Oakland, Oakland, CA?

The average Downtown Oakland, Oakland, CA cheap apartment size is 819 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in Downtown Oakland, Oakland, CA?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Oakland, Oakland, CA are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.

What are the downsides of renting a cheap apartment in Downtown Oakland, Oakland, CA?

A cheap apartment in Downtown Oakland, Oakland, CA offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.

Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in Downtown Oakland, Oakland, CA? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in Downtown Oakland has never been easier. We feature 152 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the Downtown Oakland, Oakland, CA average, which is currently $2,831. On RentCafe, Downtown Oakland rents go as low as $749/mo.

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