Renting in Oakland: What's the cheapest apartment available right now?

Renting in Oakland: What's the cheapest apartment available right now?1454 36th Ave. | Photo: Zumper
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Published on May 20, 2020

According to rental site Zumper, median rents for a one bedroom in Oakland are hovering around $2,220. But how does the low-end pricing on an Oakland rental look these days — and what might you get for your money?

We took a look at local listings for studios and one-bedroom apartments from 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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1454 36th Ave.

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Listed at $1,476/month, this studio apartment, located at 1454 36th Ave. in St. Elizabeth, is 19.8% less than the median rent for a studio in Oakland, which is currently estimated at around $1,841/month.

In the unit, anticipate stainless steel appliances. Both cats and dogs are welcome.

Walk Score indicates that this location has excellent walkability, is very bikeable and is a haven for transit riders.

(See the complete listing here.)

1707 36th Ave.

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Photo: Zumper

Here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 1707 36th Ave. in St. Elizabeth, which is going for $1,522/month.

Building amenities include on-site laundry. The apartment features stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and hardwood flooring. Pet lovers are in luck: Cats and dogs are permitted.

Walk Score indicates that this location is a "walker's paradise," is quite bikeable and has good transit options.

(See the full listing here.)

2805 E. 16th St.

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Photo: Zumper

Then there's this studio apartment at 2805 E. 16th St., listed at $1,568/month.

Amenities offered in the building include on-site laundry. Cats and dogs are not welcome. There's no leasing fee required for this rental.

According to Walk Score, this location is a "walker's paradise," is quite bikeable and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(See the listing here.)

787 22nd St.

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Last but not least, this one-bedroom one-bathroom apartment, situated at 787 22nd St. in Ralph Bunche, is listed for $1,750/month for its 650 square feet.

In the unit, expect to find hardwood flooring and granite countertops. Amenities offered in the building include on-site laundry. Cats and dogs are not welcome. Future tenants needn't worry about a leasing fee.

According to Walk Score, this location has excellent walkability, is easy to get around on a bicycle and has excellent transit.

(See the complete listing here.)


This story was created automatically using local real estate data from Zumper and Apartment Guide, then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Additionally, read on for five marketing tips for real estate agents to showcase local market expertise.

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