Bay Area/ Oakland/ Real Estate & Development
Published on October 14, 2019
Apartments for rent in Oakland: What will $2,000 get you?3711 Fruitvale Ave. | Photo: Apartment Guide

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 finding apartment rentals in Oakland if you don't want to spend more than $2,000/month on rent.

Take a peek at what rentals the city has to offer, below. (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.)

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3875 Ruby St. (Mosswood)

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Photo: Zumper

Listed at $1,950/month, this 600-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment is located at 3875 Ruby St.

In the unit, you can expect granite countertops, hardwood flooring and a walk-in closet. Building amenities include outdoor space and on-site laundry. This property is cat-friendly. There's no leasing fee required for this rental.

Walk Score indicates that this location has excellent walkability, is a "biker's paradise" and boasts excellent transit options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

1232 E. 19th St.

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Photo: Zumper

Next, there's this one-bedroom, one-bathroom unit located at 1232 E. 19th St. It's also listed for $1,950/month.

Building amenities include on-site laundry and garage parking. In the unit, the listing promises a dishwasher, hardwood flooring and a walk-in closet. This rental is cat-friendly.

According to Walk Score, the surrounding area is quite walkable, is relatively bikeable and has good transit options.

(See the complete listing here.)

3711 Fruitvale Ave. (East Peralta)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 3711 Fruitvale Ave. It, too, is going for $1,950/month.

In the apartment, the listing promises stainless steel appliances, hardwood flooring and granite countertops. Amenities offered in the building include garage parking and on-site laundry. Cats and dogs are not welcome.

According to Walk Score's assessment, the area around this address is a "walker's paradise," is bikeable and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(Take a look at the full listing here.)

1856 28th Ave.

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Photo: Zumper

Next, check out this two-bedroom, one-bathroom abode that's located at 1856 28th Ave. It's also listed for $1,950/month.

The residence has granite countertops. Neither cats nor dogs are welcome. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee.

According to Walk Score, this location is very walkable, is convenient for biking and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

123 17th St.

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Located at 123 17th St., here's a studio apartment that's listed for $1,995/month.

In the studio, you'll find hardwood flooring and a ceiling fan. When it comes to building amenities, expect garage parking, secured entry and on-site management. Neither cats nor dogs are welcome.

According to Walk Score, this location has excellent walkability, is convenient for biking and boasts excellent transit options.

(Take a gander at the complete listing here.)

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