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Apartments for rent in Oakland: What will $2,500 get you?

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Published on April 14, 2020
Apartments for rent in Oakland: What will $2,500 get you? 255 Ninth Ave. | Photo: 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 hunting down affordable apartments in Oakland if you've got a budget of up to $2,500/month.

Read on for the listings. (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.)

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255 Ninth Ave. (Jack London Square)

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Listed at $2,422/month, this 551-square-foot studio apartment is located at 255 Ninth Ave.

The unit has hardwood floors, a balcony and in-unit laundry. Good news for pet lovers: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. Look out for a $500 deposit.

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

(Check out the complete listing here.)

500 William St. (San Pablo Gateway)

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Next, there's this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment located at 500 William St. It's listed for $2,434/month for its 650 square feet.

Building amenities include secured entry and garage parking. In the unit, expect to find a dishwasher, hardwood floors and a walk-in closet. Good news for animal lovers: The rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. Expect a $500 pet deposit.

Walk Score indicates that the area around this address is a "walker's paradise," is easy to get around on a bicycle and is a haven for transit riders.

(Take a gander at the complete listing here.)

2912 14th Ave. (Tuxedo)

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Then there's a two-bedroom, one-bathroom residence at 2912 14th Ave. that's going for $2,495/month.

In the residence, the listing promises a dishwasher and stainless steel appliances. Building amenities include garage parking and on-site laundry. Pet owners, take heed: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. 

Walk Score indicates that this location is moderately walkable, is fairly bikeable and has good transit options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

1147 54th St. (Golden Gate)

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Next, check out this 1,000-square-foot two-bedroom, one-bathroom residence that's located at 1147 54th St. It's also listed for $2,495/month.

When it comes to building amenities, expect additional storage space and garage parking. You can also expect carpeted floors and in-unit laundry in the unit. Neither cats nor dogs are allowed. There isn't a leasing fee associated with this rental.

Walk Score indicates that the area around this address is a "walker's paradise," is very bikeable and has good transit options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

1511 Jefferson St. (San Pablo Gateway)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Lastly, listed at $2,500/month, this 710-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom unit is located at 1511 Jefferson St.

Building amenities include an elevator. Also, expect to find carpeted floors and a dishwasher in the unit. Pet lovers are in luck: This property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. Future tenants needn't worry about a leasing fee.

According to Walk Score, the area around this address is extremely walkable, is a "biker's paradise" and has excellent transit.

(Take a look at the complete listing here.)

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