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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Downtown Oakland, Oakland, CA

Cheap Apartments for Rent in Downtown Oakland, Oakland, CA. 65 Rentals Available
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Apartments Under $1,300

  • 6 bd $1,200
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1015 Martin Luther King Junior Way, Oakland, CA 94607
    Dishwasher • Patio/Balcony • Washer/Dryer
  • Rent specials
    Studio $1,250+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (3)
    2425 Valdez Street, Oakland, CA 94612
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • Studio $1,288
    1 bd $2,089
    2 bd $2,460
    Base rent Income restricted
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (6)
    460 Grand Ave, Oakland, CA 94610
    In unit laundry • Dishwasher

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  • Rent specials New units available
    Studio $1,295
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    3.5 (2)
    2415 Valdez Street, Oakland, CA 94612
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry

Apartments Under $1,400

  • Rent specials
    Studio $1,348
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3.0 (3)
    825 6Th Ave, Oakland, CA 94606
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry

Apartments Under $1,500

  • Rent specials New units available
    Studio $1,448+
    1 bd $2,245
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    233 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94607
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials
    Studio $1,498
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3.0 (1)
    2242 Magnolia Street, Oakland, CA 94607
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Dishwasher

Apartments Under $1,600

  • Only 3 units left
    Studio $1,575
    1 bd $1,900
    2 bd $2,729
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3.5 (4)
    1640 6Th Avenue, Oakland, CA 94606
    Apply online

Apartments Under $1,700

  • Rent specials
    1 bd $1,710+
    2 bd $2,150+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (2)
    1510 Webster Street, Oakland, CA 94612
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Dishwasher
  • Rent specials
    Studio $1,723+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3.0 (1)
    220 Grand Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • Only 3 units left
    1 bd $1,750+
    2 bd $2,400
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3.0 (4)
    351 Hanover Avenue, Oakland, CA 94606
    Apply online • Pet friendly

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  • Only 2 units left
    Studio $1,995
    1 bd $1,995
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    377 Lenox Ave, Oakland, CA 94610
    Apply online • In unit laundry
  • Rent specials Only 3 units left
    Studio $2,265+
    1 bd $2,435+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (5)
    625 16Th Street, Oakland, CA 94612
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Rent specials Rewards
    Studio $2,408+
    1 bd $2,747+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (1)
    1150 Clay St, Oakland, CA 94607
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Rent specials Rewards
    1 bd $2,708+
    2 bd $3,453+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    40 Harrison St, Oakland, CA 94607
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Rent specials New units available
    1 bd $2,716+
    2 bd $4,181+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (65)
    238 13Th Street, Oakland, CA 94612
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • 2 bd $2,795
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (8)
    257 Vernon Street, Oakland, CA 94610
    Pet friendly • Parking • Fitness center
  • 18 units available
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    Verified Listing

    524 8Th Street, Oakland, CA 94607
    Apply online
  • Rent specials
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    Verified Listing

    4.0 (1)
    245 Lee Street, Oakland, CA 94610
    Pet friendly • Parking • In unit laundry
  • Verified Listing

    226-230 Orange Street, Oakland, CA 94610
    Pet friendly • Parking • In unit laundry
  • Verified Listing

    3.0 (2)
    429 Bellevue Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610
    Pet friendly • Parking • In unit laundry
  • Verified Listing

    3.5 (10)
    1600-1612 3Rd Avenue, 322 Foothill Boulevard, Oakland, CA 94606
    Pet friendly • In unit laundry • Dishwasher
  • Verified Listing

    640 Brooklyn Avenue, Oakland, CA 94606
    Pet friendly • Parking • In unit laundry
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Frequently asked questions

How many cheap rentals are available in Downtown Oakland, Oakland, CA on RentCafe?

There are 5 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Downtown Oakland, Oakland, CA were last updated on 14 Jul 2026.

What is the average size of a cheap apartment in Downtown Oakland, Oakland, CA?

The average Downtown Oakland, Oakland, CA cheap apartment size is 553 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in Downtown Oakland, Oakland, CA?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Oakland, Oakland, CA are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.

What are the downsides of renting a cheap apartment in Downtown Oakland, Oakland, CA?

A cheap apartment in Downtown Oakland, Oakland, CA offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.

Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in Downtown Oakland, Oakland, CA? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in Downtown Oakland has never been easier. We feature 65 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the Downtown Oakland, Oakland, CA average, which is currently $2,797. On RentCafe, Downtown Oakland rents go as low as $1,200/mo.