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Apartments for rent in Oakland: What will $2,700 get you?

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Published on April 02, 2020
Apartments for rent in Oakland: What will $2,700 get you?900 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 locating apartment rentals in Oakland with a budget of up to $2,700/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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500 William St. (San Pablo Gateway)

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Here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment located at 500 William St. It's listed for $2,635/month for its 776 square feet.

The building offers garage parking and secured entry. You can also expect to see a walk-in closet, a dishwasher, a balcony and hardwood flooring in the unit. Good news for pet lovers: The rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. Be prepared for a $500 pet deposit.

According to Walk Score, the area around this address is extremely walkable, is easy to get around on a bicycle and boasts excellent transit options.

(See the complete listing here.)

900 MacArthur Blvd. (Cleveland Heights)

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Next, check out this 1,400-square-foot two-bedroom, one-bathroom short stay residence at 900 MacArthur Blvd. that's going for $2,650/month.

In the house, you'll find hardwood flooring, a fireplace, air conditioning and a dishwasher. Neither cats nor dogs are welcome.

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

(Take a look at the full listing here.)

5866 Chabot Road (Rockridge)

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Photo: Zumper

Check out this 300-square-foot short stay studio cottage that's located at 5866 Chabot Road. It's listed for $2,675/month.

The cottage features outdoor space, a dishwasher, in-unit laundry and central heating and air conditioning. Pet owners, inquire elsewhere: This spot doesn't allow cats or dogs. There's no leasing fee required for this rental.

Per Walk Score ratings, this location is a "walker's paradise," is easy to get around on a bicycle and has good transit options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

325 27th St. (Waverly)

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Photo: Zumper

Located at 325 27th St., here's a 485-square-foot studio apartment that's listed for $2,686/month.

Expect to see a walk-in closet in the residence. For those with furry friends in tow, this property is pet-friendly.

According to Walk Score, this location is extremely walkable, is a "biker's paradise" and boasts excellent transit options.

(See the complete listing here.)

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