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Apartments for rent in Oakland: What will $2,400 get you?

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Published on February 27, 2020
Apartments for rent in Oakland: What will $2,400 get you?3649 Martin Luther King Junior Way. | 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 hunting down affordable apartments in Oakland if you've got a budget of up to $2,400/month.

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

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3649 Martin Luther King Junior Way

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Listed at $2,306/month, this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment is located at 3649 Martin Luther King Junior Way.

In the apartment, you can expect granite countertops, hardwood floors and stainless steel appliances. The building boasts garage parking. For those with furry friends in tow, this property is pet-friendly.

According to Walk Score, the area around this address is friendly for those on foot, is very bikeable and is a haven for transit riders.

(See the complete listing here.)

1232 E. 19th St.

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Photo: Zumper

Next, there's this two-bedroom, one-bathroom residence situated at 1232 E. 19th St. It's listed for $2,345/month.

The building has garage parking, on-site laundry and an elevator. You can also expect to see a dishwasher and hardwood floors in the unit. Cats are welcome.

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

(Take a gander at the complete listing here.)

339 Lester Ave. (Cleveland Heights)

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Photo: Zumper

Then there's a 700-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 339 Lester Ave. that's going for $2,350/month.

You can expect a dishwasher, stainless steel appliances and a renovated kitchen in the apartment. The building boasts on-site laundry. This rental is dog-friendly. There's no leasing fee required for this rental.

Walk Score indicates that this location is quite walkable, is convenient for biking and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

4690 Tompkins Ave. (Redwood Heights)

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Next, check out this 595-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom residence that's located at 4690 Tompkins Ave. It's also listed for $2,350/month.

When it comes to building amenities, expect additional storage space. In the residence, the listing promises stainless steel appliances along with both air conditioning and central heating. Pet lovers are in luck: This property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. Future tenants needn't worry about a leasing fee.

Per Walk Score ratings, the area around this address requires a car for most errands, is somewhat bikeable and has some transit options.

(Take a look at the complete listing here.)

1605 Clay St.

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Finally, located at 1605 Clay St., here's a 463-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment that's listed for $2,350/month.

In the unit, you'll find in-unit laundry, a dishwasher and hardwood floors. Amenities offered in the building include an elevator. Pet owners, take heed: The property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee.

According to Walk Score, the surrounding area is a "walker's paradise," is great for biking and has excellent transit.

(Take a gander at the complete listing here.)

Working with a tight budget? Here are the cheapest rentals recently listed in Oakland.


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