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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Oakland, CA

249 Rentals Available
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Oakland, CA. 249 Rentals Available
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Apartments Under $200

  • a city street with cars parked in front of buildings
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    55 MACARTHUR BLVD, OAKLAND, CA 94610
    STUDIO $100+
    2 BEDS $964

Apartments Under $400

Apartments Under $800

  • a car parked in front of a building
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    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
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    2425 Valdez Street, Oakland, CA 94612
    STUDIO $1,221

Apartments Under $1,400

  • a bedroom with a bed and a ceiling fan
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    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
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    2415 Valdez Street, Oakland, CA 94612
    STUDIO $1,500+
  • a living room with a couch and a tv
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    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
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    1425 Harrison Street, Oakland, CA 94612
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    1 BED $1,595
    2 BEDS $1,995+
  • a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and a microwave
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    425 E 18Th, Oakland, CA 94606
    STUDIO $1,625
    1 BED $1,695
  • a kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator and a stove
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    646 16Th Street, Oakland, CA 94612
    STUDIO $1,625
    1 BED $1,825
  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    454 34Th Street, Oakland, CA 94609
    STUDIO $1,625
    1 BED $1,873+
  • a living room with a couch and a television
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    444 28Th Street, Oakland, CA 94609
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    1 BED $1,657+
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a living room with a couch and a kitchen with stainless steel appliances
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    450 28Th Street, Oakland, CA 94609
    STUDIO Ask for Pricing
    1 BED $1,657+
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  • a living room with a black couch and a television
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    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
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    414 E 15Th St, Oakland, CA 94606
    STUDIO $1,695
  • a living room and dining room with a large window and a table and chairs
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    1614 Campbell Street, Oakland, CA 94607
    STUDIO $1,740+
    1 BED $2,537
    2 BEDS $2,599
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and stainless steel appliances and a sink
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    226 Athol Avenue, Oakland, CA 94606
    STUDIO $1,795+
  • a white house with a car parked in front of it
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    6605 Shattuck Avenue, Oakland, CA 94609
    1 BED $1,800+
    3 BEDS $3,195
  • an overhead view of a kitchen with a microwave and a washer and dryer
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    16 Monte Vista Avenue, Oakland, CA 94611
    STUDIO $1,800+
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
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  • a living room and kitchen with a wood floor
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    225 Clifton Street, Oakland, CA 94618
    1 BED $1,892+
    2 BEDS $2,401+
  • an empty living room with white walls and wood floors
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    77 Glen Avenue, Oakland, CA 94611
    STUDIO $1,895+
  • a green background with the words north coast live well
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    612 Mariposa Ave, Oakland, CA 94610
    STUDIO Ask for Pricing
    1 BED $1,925
    2 BEDS $2,990
  • a kitchen with wooden cabinets and stainless steel appliances
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    316 12Th Street, Oakland, CA 94607
    1 BED $1,965
    2 BEDS $2,200
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  • a living room with a fireplace and orange furniture
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    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
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    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
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    240 3Rd Street, Oakland, CA 94607
    1 BED $2,035+
    2 BEDS $2,790+
  • a living room with couches and tables and floor to ceiling windows
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    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
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    240 Grand Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610
    1 BED $2,195
    2 BEDS $2,795
  • an empty living room with white walls and wood flooring
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    257 Vernon Street, Oakland, CA 94610
    1 BED $2,245
  • a renovated kitchen with stainless steel appliances and white cabinets
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    4801 Shattuck Ave., Oakland, CA 94609
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    1 BED $2,275
    2 BEDS $3,239
  • an empty living room with wood floors and a ceiling fan
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    421 Van Dyke, Oakland, CA 94606
    1 BED $2,295
  • a living room with a marble table with a bowl of fruit on it
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    330 17Th St, Oakland, CA 94612
    STUDIO $2,300+
    1 BED $2,800
    2 BEDS $3,000+
  • a living room filled with furniture and a large window
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    225 41St St, Oakland, CA 94611
    STUDIO $2,310
    1 BED $2,379
  • in black and white
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    9849 Macarthur Boulevard, Oakland, CA 94605
    3 BEDS $2,995
  • a kitchen with wooden cabinets and a stove and a sink
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    722 Alcatraz Ave, Oakland, CA 94609
  • a kitchen with a stove top oven and a window
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    414 Grand Ave., Oakland, CA 94610
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Very Walkable
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Good Transit
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Bikeable
Walk Score®: 85, Transit Score®: 50, Bike Score®: 50

Frequently asked questions

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

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $1,395 and $5,908.

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

There are 259 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Oakland, CA were last updated on 22 Feb 2026.

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

The average Oakland, CA cheap apartment size is 579 sq. ft.

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

Cheap apartments in 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 Oakland, CA?

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

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Finding the right apartment as far as size and location go is one aspect of apartment searching, but making sure that it provides all that you need within a reasonable price is another. On RentCafe, you can search for cheap apartments near you and ensure that you find one that suites your needs. Worried the neighborhood or city you are looking to move to is known to have higher rents? You can browse our listings and find the cheap apartments in any location, whether you are looking at a specific neighborhood, ZIP code, or city.

The perfect apartment for you is out there, either near you or anywhere in the U.S. that you are looking to move to. So, let's find the one that satisfies your wants and needs, but that also comes at an affordable price.

Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in Oakland, CA? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in Oakland, CA has never been easier. We feature 249 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the Oakland, CA average. What is a cheap rent in Oakland, CA? The average apartment rent in Oakland is $2,578 per month so any rental south of $2,062 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Oakland, CA rents go as low as $300/mo.

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