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Apartments for rent in Oakland: What will $2,500 get you?

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Published on July 23, 2019
Apartments for rent in Oakland: What will $2,500 get you?1428 Jackson St. | Photo: Zumper

Curious just how far your dollar goes in Oakland?

We've rounded up the latest places for rent via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide to get a sense of what to expect when it comes to scoring apartment rentals in Oakland if you've got a budget of $2,500/month.

Read on for the listings. (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.)

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1428 Jackson St.

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

First, there's this studio apartment located at 1428 Jackson St. It's listed for $2,470/month for its 400 square feet.

On-site laundry is listed as a building amenity. In the unit, which comes furnished, look for central heating and hardwood floors. When it comes to pets, both meows and barks are permitted. There's no leasing fee required for this rental.

According to Walk Score's assessment, the surrounding area is extremely walkable, is easy to get around on a bicycle and has excellent transit.

(Take a gander at the complete listing here.)

3300 Kempton Ave. (Oakland Ave/ Harrison St)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom abode at 3300 Kempton Ave. that's going for $2,495/month.

The residence has a dishwasher, a balcony and carpeted floors. When it comes to building amenities, anticipate garage parking, on-site laundry and assigned parking. Cats are welcome. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee.

According to Walk Score's assessment, this location is friendly for those on foot, has some bike infrastructure and has good transit options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

5608 Martin Luther King Jr Way (Bushrod)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Listed at $2,495/month, this 870-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom spot is located at 5608 Martin Luther King Jr Way.

In the residence, you can anticipate high ceilings, a dishwasher and both air conditioning and central heating. Pets are not allowed. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee.

Per Walk Score ratings, this location is quite walkable, is easy to get around on a bicycle and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(See the complete listing here.)

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