Bay Area/ Oakland/ Real Estate & Development
Published on November 15, 2019
Renting in Oakland: What's the cheapest apartment available right now?3115 Stuart St. | Photo: Zumper

Housing costs got you down? Though apartment hunting can be frustrating, there are deals to be had. So what does the low-end rent on a rental in Oakland look like these days — and what might you get for your money?

We took a look at local listings for studios and one-bedroom apartments in Oakland via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide to find out what price-conscious apartment seekers can expect to find.

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

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1445 Harrison St.

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Photo: Zumper

Listed at $1,302/month, this studio apartment, located at 1445 Harrison St., is 31.3% less than the median rent for a studio in Oakland, which is currently estimated at around $1,895/month.

A business center is listed as a building amenity. The apartment also includes air conditioning. Animals are not permitted.

Walk Score indicates that the surrounding area is a "walker's paradise," is easy to get around on a bicycle and boasts excellent transit options.

(See the complete listing here.)

2555 Foothill Blvd.

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Photo: Zumper

This studio apartment, situated at 2555 Foothill Blvd. in Oak Tree, is listed for $1,395/month.

When it comes to building amenities, you can expect secured entry, on-site laundry and on-site management. Cats and dogs are not welcome.

According to Walk Score's assessment, the area around this address is friendly for those on foot, is convenient for biking and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(See the complete listing here.)

715 Peralta St.

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Photo: Zumper

Here's a studio apartment at 715 Peralta St. in Prescott, which, at 315 square feet, is going for $1,400/month.

The building offers on-site laundry. You can also expect granite countertops, hardwood flooring and stainless steel appliances in the apartment. Neither cats nor dogs are welcome.

Walk Score indicates that the surrounding area is quite walkable, is great for biking and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(See the full listing here.)

11050 San Leandro St.

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Photo: Zumper

Then there's this 600-square-foot apartment with one bedroom and one bathroom at 11050 San Leandro St. in North Stonehurst, listed at $1,550/month.

Animals are not permitted. Look out for a $49 application fee.

According to Walk Score's assessment, the area around this address is moderately walkable, is fairly bikeable and has some transit options.

(See the listing here.)

3115 Stuart St.

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Finally, there's this studio apartment, located at 3115 Stuart St. in Highland Park and listed for $1,595/month.

Assigned parking is listed as a building amenity. The apartment comes furnished and features hardwood flooring. Cats and dogs are not permitted.

According to Walk Score's assessment, the area around this address is moderately walkable, is fairly bikeable and has good transit options.

(Here's the listing.)


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