Apartments for Rent in Oakland, CA under $1200
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7 units availableStudio $450+1 bd $560+2 bd $860+Base rent3525 Lyon Ave, OAKLAND, CA 94601Pet friendly -
Studio $796Base rent3.5 (2)2520 CHURCH ST, OAKLAND, CA 94605Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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Studio $100+2 bd $964Base rent55 MACARTHUR BLVD, OAKLAND, CA 94610Pet friendly
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24 units available2 bd $982+Base rent1848-1852-1856-1860 E. 25Th Street, Oakland, CA 94606Apply online -
Ask for pricing2618 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Oakland, CA 94612Dishwasher • Air conditioner • Washer/Dryer
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Ask for pricing3.5 (9)612 Mariposa Ave, Oakland, CA 94610Pet friendly • In unit laundry • High Speed Internet
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Studio $378+Base rent1771 Sausal Street, Oakland, CA 94602Pet friendly
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Studio $975Base rent5410 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94618Pet friendly -
Ask for pricingIncome restricted2647 International Boulevard, Oakland, CA 94601Pet friendly • In unit laundry • Dishwasher
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When were prices and availability in Oakland, CA last updated?
Prices and availability in Oakland, CA were last updated on 20 Jun 2026.
What are the best apartments in Oakland, CA?
The best apartments in Oakland, CA are: Channel House, Eleven Fifty Clay Street, Link Apartments® Four12, 1200 Lakeshore and 4801 Shattuck.
What type of rental buildings are in Oakland, CA?
In Oakland 58% of the housing is rented out compared to 42% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 19% of Oakland's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 64% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 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 $1,204 per month, there are 42 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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