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Apartments for rent in Oakland: What will $1,700 get you?

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Published on April 07, 2020
Apartments for rent in Oakland: What will $1,700 get you?1975A Drake Drive | 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 don't want to spend more than $1,700/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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1125 E. 18th St.

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Here's a studio apartment situated at 1125 E. 18th St. and listed for $1,675/month.

When it comes to building amenities, expect assigned parking, on-site laundry and secured entry. In the residence, expect hardwood flooring. Cats are welcome. There isn't a leasing fee associated with this rental.

According to Walk Score's assessment, the surrounding area is friendly for those on foot, is very bikeable and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(See the complete listing here.)

1975A Drake Drive

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This 450-square-foot studio apartment at 1975A Drake Drive is going for $1,695/month.

Amenities offered in the building include on-site laundry, outdoor space, a swimming pool and on-site management. Good news for animal lovers: This property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. There's no leasing fee required for this rental.

Per Walk Score ratings, the area around this address requires a car for most errands, isn't particularly bikeable and has a few nearby public transportation options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

232 29th St. (Oakland Ave/ Harrison St)

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Photo: Zumper

Next, check out this studio apartment that's located at 232 29th St. It's listed for $1,700/month.

The building features garage parking and on-site laundry. In the residence, expect to find large windows, carpeted floors and a walk-in closet. Pet owners, inquire elsewhere: This spot doesn't allow cats or dogs. The listing specifies a $35 application fee.

According to Walk Score, the area around this address has excellent walkability, is quite bikeable and has good transit options.

(See the complete listing here.)

5015 Melrose Ave.

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Photo: Zumper

Located at 5015 Melrose Ave., here's a 400-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom duplex that's also listed for $1,700/month.

You can expect central heating and granite countertops in the unit. When it comes to building amenities, anticipate outdoor space. Neither cats nor dogs are allowed. Future tenants needn't worry about a leasing fee.

According to Walk Score, this location is very walkable, is bikeable and has good transit options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

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