Bay Area/ Oakland/ Real Estate & Development
Published on May 19, 2020
Apartments for rent in Oakland: What will $2,600 get you?4395 Piedmont Ave. | 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 scoring affordable apartments in Oakland if you've got a budget of up to $2,600/month.

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

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4395 Piedmont Ave. 

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Listed at $2,525/month, this 648-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom condo is located at 4395 Piedmont Ave.

In the unit, you can expect granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, a dishwasher and carpeted floors. Building amenities include garage parking and a roof deck. Neither cats nor dogs are permitted. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee.

Per Walk Score ratings, this location is extremely walkable, is fairly bikeable and has good transit options.

(See the complete listing here.)

459 23rd St.

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Next, there's this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment over at 459 23rd St. It's also listed for $2,525/month for its 549 square feet.

The building features assigned parking. You can also expect to find a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting and a dishwasher in the unit. Pet owners, take heed: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. Expect a $500 pet deposit.

Walk Score indicates that the surrounding area is a "walker's paradise," is a "biker's paradise" and boasts excellent transit options.

(Take a gander at the complete listing here.)

322 Monte Vista Ave. 

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Here's a 900-square-foot two-bedroom, one-bathroom spot at 322 Monte Vista Ave. that's going for $2,550/month.

In the residence, expect to find a balcony. Amenities offered in the building include an elevator, a roof deck, assigned parking and on-site laundry. Cats are allowed. 

According to Walk Score, the surrounding area is a "walker's paradise," has some bike infrastructure and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(See the full listing here.)

1201 Pine St. (Prescott)

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Next, check out this 843-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom spot that's located at 1201 Pine St. It's also listed for $2,550/month.

When it comes to building amenities, anticipate outdoor space and garage parking. The unit comes with stainless steel appliances. The rental is cat-friendly. There's no leasing fee required for this rental.

Per Walk Score ratings, the surrounding area is somewhat walkable, is convenient for biking and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(See the complete listing here.)

500 William St. (San Pablo Gateway)

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Located at 500 William St., here's a 525-square-foot studio apartment that's listed for $2,594/month.

You can expect a walk-in closet, a dishwasher and hardwood flooring in the unit. Amenities offered in the building include garage parking and secured entry. Pet lovers are in luck: The property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. Look out for a $500 pet deposit.

Walk Score indicates that this location has excellent walkability, is a "biker's paradise" and boasts excellent transit options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

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