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Apartments for rent in Oakland: What will $2,900 get you?

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Published on January 02, 2020
Apartments for rent in Oakland: What will $2,900 get you?

255 Ninth Ave. | Photos: 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 locating affordable apartments in Oakland if you don't want to spend more than $2,900/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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255 Ninth Ave. (Jack London Square)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Listed at $2,805/month, this 668-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment is located at 255 Ninth Ave.

The apartment has in-unit laundry, a balcony, hardwood flooring and stainless steel appliances. Pet lovers are in luck: The property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. The listing specifies a $500 pet deposit.

Per Walk Score ratings, the surrounding area requires a car for most errands, is bikeable and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(See the complete listing here.)

500 William St. (San Pablo Gateway)

Photo: Apartment Guide

Next, there's this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment located at 500 William St. It's listed for $2,816/month for its 685 square feet.

Building amenities include garage parking. The listing also promises a fireplace, a walk-in closet, a dishwasher and a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting in the unit. For those with furry friends in tow, this property is pet-friendly. Be prepared for a $500 pet deposit.

According to Walk Score's assessment, the surrounding area has excellent walkability, is great for biking and is a haven for transit riders.

(See the complete listing here.)

1232 E. 19th St.

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Next, check out this three-bedroom, one-bathroom spot that's located at 1232 E. 19th St. It's listed for $2,845/month.

The building has on-site laundry, an elevator and garage parking. You can also expect to see a dishwasher and hardwood flooring in the unit. Pet owners, inquire elsewhere: This spot doesn't allow cats or dogs.

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

(Check out the complete listing here.)

471 26th St.

Photo: Apartment Guide

Located at 471 26th St., here's a 686-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment that's listed for $2,848/month.

Expect to find hardwood floors and a dishwasher in the unit. The building features garage parking and secured entry. Pet lovers are in luck: The rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. Be prepared for a $500 pet deposit.

According to Walk Score, the area around this address is a "walker's paradise," is easy to get around on a bicycle and has excellent transit.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

4395 Piedmont Ave. (Piedmont Avenue)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Listed at $2,850/month, this 648-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom unit is located at 4395 Piedmont Ave.

The building has garage parking. You can also expect to see a dishwasher, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and carpeted floors in the unit. Animals are not welcome. There isn't a leasing fee associated with this rental.

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

(See the complete listing here.)

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