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Apartments for Rent in Central East, Oakland, CA

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  • full kitchen in a new home with wood flooring and white counter tops
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    4414 & 4420 Penniman Ave, Oakland, CA 94619
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  • A kitchen with a white refrigerator and wooden cabinets.
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    2520 CHURCH ST, OAKLAND, CA 94605
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    1 BED $1,045
  • A modern kitchen and living room with a grey sofa and a black chair.
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    1638 47Th Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601
    STUDIO $1,338+
    1 BED $1,448+
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  • A white stove with four burners is in a kitchen with wooden cabinets.
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    3585 66Th Avenue, Oakland, CA 94605
    2 BEDS $2,200
  • A white dishwasher and oven are installed in a kitchen.
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    3906 Altamont Avenue, Oakland, CA 94605
    2 BEDS $2,800
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  • A kitchen with a black fridge, microwave, and stove top oven.
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    10920 Apricot Street, Oakland, CA 94603
    3 BEDS $2,850
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    1335 Pearl Street, Alameda, CA 94501
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  • A modern kitchen with a stainless steel oven and range.
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    4222 Carrington St, Oakland, CA 94601
    2 BEDS $2,785
  • A modern kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator and white cabinets.
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    4220 Carrington St, Oakland, CA 94601
    3 BEDS $2,785
  • A kitchen with white cabinets and a wooden floor.
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    4220 Carrington St, Oakland, CA 94601
    3 BEDS $2,785
  • A kitchen with wooden cabinets and a white dishwasher.
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    3700 International Boulevard, Oakland, CA 94601
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    2 BEDS $2,048
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  • A house with a grey roof and a black fence.
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    2638 75Th Ave, Oakland, CA 94605
    STUDIO $1,550
    1 BED $1,800
  • A room with a window and a wall-mounted air conditioner.
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    2510 Central Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501
    1 BED $2,395
    2 BEDS $2,895
  • A grey house with a white door and a small window above it.
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    1700 104Th Avenue, Oakland, CA 94603
    4 BEDS $4,000
  • A living room with a black coffee table and two chairs.
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    1454 36Th Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601
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    3030 Chapman Street, Oakland, CA 94601
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    2 BEDS $2,595+
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    2454 88Th Ave, Oakland, CA 94605
    2 BEDS $3,000
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  • A kitchen with white cabinets and a white fridge.
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    1616 35Th Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601
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    1 BED $1,648
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    165 Preda Street, San Leandro, CA 94577
    1 BED $1,895
  • A living room with a grey couch, a black and white checkered floor, a small table with a plant on it, and a painting on the wall.
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    1707 36Th Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601
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  • A kitchen with a white counter top and black cabinets.
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    2251 38TH AVE, Oakland, CA 94601
    2 BEDS $2,395
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    1200 Davis St., San Leandro, CA 94577
    1 BED $1,775
  • A living room with a white couch and a television.
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    2701 High Street, Oakland, CA 94619
    STUDIO $1,298
    2 BEDS $1,898+
    3 BEDS $2,348
  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    902 Davis Street, San Leandro, CA 94577
    1 BED $2,235
    2 BEDS $2,399
  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
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    527 23Rd Avenue, Oakland, CA 94606
    STUDIO $2,150+
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Central East, Oakland, CA rent trends

Rental prices in Central East, Oakland, CA have decreased by 3.15% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,968 to $1,906.

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The national average price of rental apartments is $1,750, while the average monthly rent in Central East, Oakland, CA is $1,906.

Average rent in Central East, Oakland, CA

$1,906/mo Central East, Oakland, CA average rental price, September 2025
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The average monthly rent for an apartment in Central East, Oakland, CA is around $1,906.

    What's the typical rent budget in Central East, Oakland, CA?

    A share of 66% of apartments in Central East, Oakland, CA have the cheapest rents between $1,501-$2,000. Around 34% of Central East's apartments have monthly rents between $2,001-$2,500.

    The largest share of rentals in Central East, Oakland, CA (66%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

    Getting around in Central East, CA

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    Car-Dependent
    60 /100
    Good Transit
    61 /100
    Bikeable
    Walk Score®: 28, Transit Score®: 60, Bike Score®: 61

    Frequently asked questions

    When were prices and availability in Central East, Oakland, CA last updated?

    Prices and availability in Central East, Oakland, CA were last updated on 15 Nov 2025.

    What are the best apartments in Central East, Oakland, CA?

    The best apartments in Central East, Oakland, CA are: Penniman Apartments, Miley Gardens at Eastmont- 55+ Senior Affordable Community, 1638 47th Avenue, 3585 66th Avenue, Unit 4 and 3906 Altamont Avenue.

    What is the average rent in Central East, Oakland, CA?

    The average rent in Central East, Oakland, CA is $1,896.

    What is the price range for a studio apartment in Central East, Oakland, CA?

    The price range for a studio apartment in Central East, Oakland, CA is between $1,045 and $3,598.

    What is the price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Central East, Oakland, CA?

    The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Central East, Oakland, CA is between $1,045 and $1,710.

    What is the price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Central East, Oakland, CA?

    The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Central East, Oakland, CA is between $1,338 and $3,598.

    What type of rental buildings are in Central East, Oakland, CA?

    In Central East 60% of the housing is rented out compared to 40% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 12% of Central East’s apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 57% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 31% are single-family rentals.

    Central East, Oakland, CA demographics

    • 57,896Total Population
    • 29,000 Female
      28,896 Male
    • 34Median Age

    In total, Central East, Oakland, CA has 57,896 residents, 29,000 women and 28,896 men, per U.S. Census recent estimates. Statistics show that the median age of Central East’s population is 34.

    Central East, Oakland, CA households

    • 12,079 Family
      5,839 Non-family
    • 6,834 Children
      11,083 No Children
    • 17,918Total Number of Households
    • 2.68Average People Per Household
    • $68,868Median Household Income

    There is a total of 17,918 households in Central East, Oakland, CA. Of these, 6,834 have children and 11,083 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 12,079 family households and 5,839 non-family households live in this area. The size of a household in Central East is 2.68 people, on average. The median household annual income in Central East equals $68,868, and the monthly housing costs equal $1,821.

    Central East, Oakland, CA education statistics

    According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 15% of the population in Central East, Oakland, CA have no high school education, 41% went to high-school, and 20% have partially completed college. Moreover, 6% of the population hold an Associate Degree, 13% hold a Bachelor Degree, and 6% hold a Graduate Degree.

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