Bay Area/ Oakland/ Real Estate & Development
Published on June 16, 2020
Apartments for rent in Oakland: What will $2,600 get you?1440 Chestnut St. | Photo: Zumper

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 hunting down affordable apartments in Oakland with a budget of up to $2,600/month.

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

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1000 43rd St.

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Photo: Zumper

Listed at $2,550/month, this one-bedroom, one-bathroom loft is located at 1000 43rd St.

In the unit, you can expect carpeted floors, air conditioning, granite countertops and a dishwasher. Pet lovers are in luck: The rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. Expect a $200 pet deposit.

According to Walk Score's assessment, this location is extremely walkable and is a "biker's paradise".

(See the complete listing here.)

1201 Pine St. (Prescott)

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Photo: Zumper

Next, there's this one-bedroom, one-bathroom residence over at 1201 Pine St. It's also listed for $2,550/month for its 843 square feet.

When it comes to building amenities, expect garage parking and outdoor space. In the residence, expect to see stainless steel appliances. The property is cat-friendly. There isn't a leasing fee associated with this rental.

Per Walk Score ratings, the area around this address is moderately walkable, is quite bikeable and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(See the complete listing here.)

1515 14th Ave.

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Here's a 1,222-square-foot three-bedroom, two-bathroom condo at 1515 14th Ave. It, too, is going for $2,550/month.

The building boasts assigned parking. Pet owners, inquire elsewhere: This spot doesn't allow cats or dogs. Future tenants needn't worry about a leasing fee.

According to Walk Score's assessment, this location is a "walker's paradise," is easy to get around on a bicycle and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(Take a look at the full listing here.)

2450 Valdez St. (Waverly)

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Next, check out this 585-square-foot studio apartment that's located at 2450 Valdez St. It's listed for $2,594/month.

You can expect to see hardwood flooring, granite countertops and a walk-in closet in the unit. Pet owners, take heed: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

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

(Check out the complete listing here.)

1440 Chestnut St. (Oak Center)

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Photo: Zumper

Located at 1440 Chestnut St., here's a 450-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom unit that's listed for $2,595/month.

In the residence, expect to find hardwood flooring, a dishwasher, central heating, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and a patio. Pet owners, inquire elsewhere: This spot doesn't allow cats or dogs. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee.

According to Walk Score, the surrounding area is friendly for those on foot, is great for biking and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(Take a gander at the complete listing here.)

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