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Apartments for rent in Oakland: What will $3,000 get you?

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Published on February 24, 2020
Apartments for rent in Oakland: What will $3,000 get you? 281 MacArthur Blvd. | 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 apartment rentals in Oakland if you don't want to spend more than $3,000/month on rent.

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
Photo: Apartment Guide

Here's this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment over at 255 Ninth Ave. It's listed for $2,940/month for its 775 square feet.

The apartment features hardwood floors, in-unit laundry and a balcony. Pet lovers are in luck: The rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. The listing specifies a $500 pet deposit.

According to Walk Score, the area around this address isn't very walkable, is bikeable and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(See the complete listing here.)

578 Forest St. (Fairview Park)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Next, here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 578 Forest St. that's going for $2,950/month.

You can expect hardwood floors and stainless steel appliances, including a dishwasher, in the unit. Building amenities include on-site laundry, additional storage space and assigned parking. Neither cats nor dogs are welcome.

Walk Score indicates that the surrounding area is extremely walkable, is a "biker's paradise" and has good transit options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

281 MacArthur Blvd. (Adams Point)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Lastly, located at 281 MacArthur Blvd., here's an 845-square-foot two-bedroom, one-bathroom abode that's listed for $2,995/month.

The residence boasts a dishwasher, in-unit laundry and hardwood floors. The building features assigned parking. Pet lovers are in luck: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee.

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.)

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