Bay Area/ Oakland/ Real Estate & Development
Published on May 13, 2020
Renting in Oakland: What's the cheapest apartment available right now?2805 E. 16th St. | Photo: Zumper

Finding a quality option for a reasonable price can be a challenge if you're on the hunt for new digs on a budget. So what does the low-end rent on a rental in Oakland look like these days — and what might you get for the price?

We took a look at local listings for studios and one-bedroom apartments in Oakland via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide to find out what price-conscious apartment seekers can expect to find.

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

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787 22nd St.

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Here's a studio apartment, situated at 787 22nd St. in Ralph Bunche, and listed for $1,495/month for its 410 square feet.

In the unit, the listing promises granite countertops and hardwood flooring. Amenities offered in the building include on-site laundry. Pet owners, inquire elsewhere: This spot doesn't allow cats or dogs. There's no leasing fee required for this rental.

Walk Score indicates that this location is a "walker's paradise," is easy to get around on a bicycle and is a haven for transit riders.

(See the complete listing here.)

5549 Foothill Blvd.

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This one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 5549 Foothill Blvd. in Seminary is going for $1,550/month.

The residence includes granite countertops, a renovated kitchen and hardwood flooring. Animals are not allowed. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee.

According to Walk Score's assessment, this location is quite walkable, is very bikeable and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(See the full listing here.)

2805 E. 16th St.

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Check out this studio apartment, located at 2805 E. 16th St., and listed at $1,568/month. 

The building features on-site laundry. Neither cats nor dogs are allowed. Future tenants needn't worry about a leasing fee.

Per Walk Score ratings, the surrounding area is a "walker's paradise," is very bikeable and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(See the complete listing here.)

3201 Beaumont Ave.

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Then there's this studio at 3201 Beaumont Ave. in Lynn/ Highland Park, listed at $1,595/month.

The apartment has a renovated kitchen and built-in storage space. Cats and dogs are not welcome. There isn't a leasing fee associated with this rental.

According to Walk Score's assessment, this location is quite walkable, is bikeable and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(See the listing here.)


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