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Renting in Oakland: What's the cheapest apartment available right now?

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Published on March 18, 2020
Renting in Oakland: What's the cheapest apartment available right now?2805 E. 16th St. | Photo: Zumper

According to rental site Zumper, median rents for a one bedroom in Oakland are hovering around $2,200. But how does the low-end pricing on an Oakland rental look these days — and what might you get for the price?

We took a look at local listings for studios and one-bedroom apartments from 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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9635 Plymouth St.

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Photo: Zumper

Listed at $1,350/month, this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment, located at 9635 Plymouth St. in Cox, is 38.6% less than the median rent for a one bedroom in Oakland, which is currently estimated at around $2,200/month.

Building amenities include assigned parking. Animals are not welcome. There isn't a leasing fee associated with this rental.

According to Walk Score's assessment, this location is friendly for those on foot, is bikeable and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(See the complete listing here.)

2554 E. 16th St.

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Photo: Zumper

This one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment, situated at 2554 E. 16th St. in Harrington, is listed for $1,359/month.

Expect stainless steel appliances, hardwood flooring and granite countertops in the apartment. Building amenities include on-site laundry. Pet owners, take heed: Cats and dogs are welcome.

Walk Score indicates that the area around this address is friendly for those on foot, is fairly bikeable and has good transit options.

(See the complete listing here.)

2805 E. 16th St.

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Photo: Zumper

Here's a studio apartment at 2805 E. 16th St., which is going for $1,568/month.

Building amenities include a swimming pool and on-site laundry. Luckily for pet owners, both dogs and cats are allowed.

Walk Score indicates that the surrounding area is extremely walkable, is quite bikeable and boasts excellent transit options.

(See the full listing here.)

2726 Park Blvd.

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Photo: Zumper

Then there's this apartment with one bedroom and one bathroom at 2726 Park Blvd. in Ivy Hill, listed at $1,600/month.

The unit includes hardwood flooring. The building features on-site laundry. 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, has some bike infrastructure and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(See the listing here.)

2347 82nd Ave.

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Photo: Zumper

Last but not least, check out this 1,000-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom space, located at 2347 82nd Ave. in Eastmont. It is also listed for $1,600/month.

The unit may be used for a residence or for a business. When it comes to building amenities, expect a full kitchen. Cats and dogs are not welcome. Future tenants needn't worry about a leasing fee.

According to Walk Score's assessment, the surrounding area is somewhat walkable, is fairly bikeable and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(Here's the listing.)


This story was created automatically using local real estate data from Zumper and Apartment Guide, then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Additionally, read on for five marketing tips for real estate agents to showcase local market expertise.

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