Bay Area/ Oakland/ Real Estate & Development
Published on May 05, 2020
Apartments for rent in Oakland: What will $3,500 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 finding apartment rentals in Oakland if you don't want to spend more than $3,500/month on rent.

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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Next, check out this 1,092-square-foot two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment that's located at 500 William St. It's listed for $3,272/month.

The building has garage parking and secured entry. In the apartment, expect to see hardwood flooring, a dishwasher and a walk-in closet. Pet owners, take heed: The property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. Look out for a $500 pet deposit.

According to Walk Score's assessment, the surrounding area is a "walker's paradise," is great for biking and has excellent transit.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

255 Ninth Ave. (Jack London Square)

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Here's an 775-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 255 Ninth Ave. that's going for $3,319/month.

The residence has in-unit laundry, a balcony and hardwood flooring. Pet owners, take heed: The rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. Look out for a $500 pet deposit.

Walk Score indicates that the surrounding area requires a car for most errands, has some bike infrastructure and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(Take a look at the full listing here.)

2450 Valdez St. (Waverly)

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Listed at $3,431/month, this 724-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom unit is located at 2450 Valdez St.

The unit comes with hardwood flooring, large windows, a walk-in closet and granite countertops. Good news for pet lovers: The rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

Per Walk Score ratings, the surrounding area is extremely walkable, is a "biker's paradise" and boasts excellent transit options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

459 23rd St.

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Next, there's this two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment located at 459 23rd St. It's listed for $3,446/month for its 893 square feet.

The building offers assigned parking. The apartment comes furnished and offers a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting, as well as a dishwasher. Pet lovers are in luck: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. Be prepared for a $500 pet deposit.

According to Walk Score's assessment, the area around this address is extremely walkable, is great for biking and is a haven for transit riders.

(See the complete listing here.)

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