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

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Published on December 17, 2019
Apartments for rent in Oakland: What will $2,500 get you?255 Ninth 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 scoring apartment rentals in Oakland if you're on a budget of up to $2,500/month.

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

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255 Ninth Ave. (Jack London Square)

PHOTO: APARTMENT GUIDE

Listed at $2,404/month, this 485-square-foot studio apartment is located at 255 Ninth Ave.

In the apartment, you can anticipate hardwood flooring, stainless steel appliances, a balcony and in-unit laundry. Pet lovers are in luck: The rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. Look out for a $500 pet deposit.

According to Walk Score, the area around this address is car-dependent, is very bikeable and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(See the complete listing here.)

3024 Fruitvale Ave. (School)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Next, there's this three-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment situated at 3024 Fruitvale Ave. It's listed for $2,449/month for its 780 square feet.

When it comes to building amenities, expect assigned parking. You can also expect hardwood flooring, stainless steel appliances and granite countertops in the unit. For those with furry friends in tow, this property is pet-friendly. Be prepared for a $49 application fee.

According to Walk Score's assessment, the area around this address is quite walkable, is relatively bikeable and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(Take a gander at the complete listing here.)

1438 Lakeshore Ave. (Merritt)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Here's a 605-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom condo at 1438 Lakeshore Ave. that's going for $2,450/month.

In the unit, the listing promises stainless steel appliances, a dishwasher and hardwood flooring. Amenities offered in the building include on-site laundry. Pets are not welcome.

According to Walk Score's assessment, the surrounding area is quite walkable, is great for biking and has excellent transit.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

482 40th St. (Mosswood)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Next, check out this two-bedroom, one-bathroom residence that's located at 482 40th St. It's also listed for $2,450/month.

Expect to see stainless steel appliances and hardwood flooring in the residence. Pet owners, inquire elsewhere: This spot doesn't allow cats or dogs. There isn't a leasing fee associated with this rental.

Per Walk Score ratings, this location has excellent walkability, is a "biker's paradise" and has excellent transit.

(Take a look at the complete listing here.)

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