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Apartments for Rent in Oakland, CA under $1200

Apartments for Rent in Oakland, CA under $1200. 46 Rentals Available
46 Rentals Available
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  • 7 units available
    Studio $450+
    1 bd $560+
    2 bd $860+
    Base rent
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    3525 Lyon Ave, OAKLAND, CA 94601
    Pet friendly
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    Studio $1,198+
    Base rent
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    2618 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Oakland, CA 94612
    Apply online • Dishwasher • Air conditioner
  • 5 units available
    Studio $100+
    2 bd $964
    Base rent
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    55 MACARTHUR BLVD, OAKLAND, CA 94610
    Pet friendly
  • 24 units available
    2 bd $982+
    Base rent
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    1848-1852-1856-1860 E. 25Th Street, Oakland, CA 94606
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    Income restricted
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    2647 International Boulevard, Oakland, CA 94601
    Pet friendly • In unit laundry • Dishwasher
  • Studio $378+
    Base rent
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    1771 Sausal Street, Oakland, CA 94602
    Pet friendly
  • Studio $975
    Base rent
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    5410 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94618
    Pet friendly
  • 1 bd $663+
    2 bd $849+
    Base rent
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    2445 8Th Avenue, Oakland, CA 94606
    Pet friendly
  • 6 bd $1,200
    Base rent
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    1015 Martin Luther King Junior Way, Oakland, CA 94607
    Dishwasher • Patio/Balcony • Washer/Dryer
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In Oakland, 58% of the residents are renting compared to 42% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 19% of Oakland's rentals, 64% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 17% are single-family rentals.

Renting apartments in Oakland, CA under $1,200

Searching for apartments for rent in Oakland, CA under $1,200 is not an easy task, but luckily you have come to the right place. Whether you are a student on a budget, a young professional on the move, or simply a frugal person, RentCafe can help you find what you are looking for. Just make sure you know what you consider non-negotiable and what you can compromise on. Your new home is just a few clicks away. In Oakland, CA, where the average rent is $1,305 per month, there are 46 units available for less than $1,200. Click on any of these units to see pictures, floor plans, amenities and more. After you have picked your favorite, you can contact the property to check availability. Considering that you are trying to spend as little as possible, looking at 1 bedroom apartments and studio apartments might be a good idea.

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