Bay Area/ Oakland/ Real Estate & Development
Published on May 18, 2020
Apartments for rent in Oakland: What will $3,400 get you?500 William 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 $3,400/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)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Listed at $3,334/month, this 1,085-square-foot two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment is located at 500 William St.

In the unit, you can anticipate a dishwasher, hardwood floors and a walk-in closet. Building amenities include secured entry and garage parking. Pet owners, take heed: The rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. The listing specifies a $500 pet deposit.

According to Walk Score's assessment, the area around this address has excellent walkability, is easy to get around on a bicycle and is a haven for transit riders.

(Take a look at the complete listing here.)

5833 Patton St. (Rockridge)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Next, there's this two-bedroom, one-bathroom residence over at 5833 Patton St. It's listed for $3,350/month for its 1,266 square feet.

Expect to find an eat-in kitchen and in-unit laundry in the unit. Building amenities feature outdoor space, a business center and garage parking. Animals are not permitted. Future tenants needn't worry about a leasing fee.

According to Walk Score, this location is friendly for those on foot, is fairly bikeable and has good transit options.

(Take a gander at the complete listing here.)

325 27th St. (Waverly)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Then, there's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 325 27th St. that's going for $3,364/month.

The apartment offers a dishwasher. Building amenities include garage parking and a gym. Pet owners, take heed: The rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. Expect a $500 pet deposit.

According to Walk Score, the surrounding area is extremely walkable, is a "biker's paradise" and has good transit options.

(Take a look at the full listing here.)

255 Ninth Ave. (Jack London Square)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Finally, check out this 775-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment that's located at 255 Ninth Ave. It's listed for $3,382/month.

Anticipate hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances and in-unit laundry in the unit. Pet lovers are in luck: The property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. Look out for a $500 pet deposit.

According to Walk Score, the area around this address requires a car for most errands, is relatively bikeable and has good transit options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

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