Bay Area/ Oakland/ Real Estate & Development
Published on May 11, 2020
Apartments for rent in Oakland: What will $2,900 get you?459 23rd St. | 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 finding apartment rentals in Oakland if you're on a budget of up to $2,900/month.

Take a look at the listings, below. (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.)

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325 27th St. (Waverly)

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Listed at $2,805/month, this 772-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment is located at 325 27th St.

In the apartment, you can expect a walk-in closet and a dishwasher. The building features garage parking and a gym. Pet lovers are in luck: The rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. Expect a $500 pet deposit.

According to Walk Score, the area around this address is a "walker's paradise," is great for biking 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 over at 500 William St. It's listed for $2,808/month for its 715 square feet.

The building has secured entry and garage parking. The unit features a walk-in closet, a dishwasher, a balcony and hardwood flooring. For those with furry friends in tow, this property is pet-friendly. The listing specifies a $500 pet deposit.

According to Walk Score's assessment, this location is extremely walkable, is easy to get around on a bicycle and is a haven for transit riders.

(Take a gander at the complete listing here.)

255 Ninth Ave. (Jack London Square)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Here's a 704-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 255 Ninth Ave. that's going for $2,832/month.

The listing promises a balcony, hardwood flooring and in-unit laundry in the apartment. Pet owners, take heed: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. Expect a $500 pet deposit.

Per Walk Score ratings, this location requires a car for most errands, is convenient for biking and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(See the full listing here.)

459 23rd St.

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Finally, check out this 847-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment that's located at 459 23rd St. It's listed for $2,842/month.

When it comes to building amenities, anticipate garage parking and secured entry. In the unit you'll see a balcony and hardwood flooring. Pet lovers are in luck: The rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. The listing specifies a $500 pet deposit.

Walk Score indicates that the area around this address is a "walker's paradise," is a "biker's paradise" and has excellent transit.

(See the complete listing here.)

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