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Apartments for Rent in Oakland, CA under $1500

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  • a tall building with a sign on top of it
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    1431 Jackson Street, Oakland, CA 94612
    STUDIO $1,250+
  • A bedroom with a bed and a ceiling fan.
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    1600-1612 3Rd Avenue, 322 Foothill Boulevard, Oakland, CA 94606
    STUDIO $1,495+
  • the preserve at ballantyne commons apartment kitchen with sink and wood cabinets
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    1720 12Th Ave, Oakland, CA 94606
    STUDIO $1,436+
  • a living room with couches and a coffee table
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    2425 Valdez Street, Oakland, CA 94612
    STUDIO $1,250
  • a kitchen with a stove and a sink
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    2415 Valdez Street, Oakland, CA 94612
    STUDIO $1,450
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  • a city street with cars parked in front of buildings
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    55 MACARTHUR BLVD, OAKLAND, CA 94610
    STUDIO $100+
    2 BEDS $964
  • A kitchen with a white refrigerator and wooden cabinets.
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    2520 CHURCH ST, OAKLAND, CA 94605
    STUDIO Ask for Pricing
    1 BED $1,045
  • A blue car is parked on the side of the street.
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    5410 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94618
    STUDIO $975
  • A living room with a grey couch, a wooden coffee table, and a painting on the wall.
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    2242 Magnolia Street, Oakland, CA 94607
    STUDIO $1,298
  • A living room with a couch, a table, and a painting on the wall.
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    825 6Th Ave, Oakland, CA 94606
    STUDIO $1,198
  • A modern kitchen with a grey couch and a coffee table.
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    1925 Brush Street, Oakland, CA 94612
    STUDIO $1,440
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  • A living room with a grey couch, a blue chair, and a painting on the wall.
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    2432 Chestnut Street, Oakland, CA 94607
    STUDIO $1,336
  • A kitchen with a stove top oven, microwave, dishwasher, and refrigerator.
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    685 9Th Street, Oakland, CA 94607
    STUDIO $1,328+
  • A living room with a grey couch and a coffee table.
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    1221 E 20Th Street, Oakland, CA 94606
    STUDIO $1,448+
  • A modern living room with a grey couch and a wooden coffee table.
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    2618 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Oakland, CA 94612
    STUDIO $1,248
  • A modern living room with a grey couch and a large window overlooking a cityscape.
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    1705 Mandela Parkway, Oakland, CA 94607
    STUDIO $1,384
  • A living room with a grey couch, a wooden coffee table, and a television on a cabinet.
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    1002-1008 E 23Rd Street, Oakland, CA 94606
    STUDIO $1,498+
  • A living room with a black chair, a black sofa, a wooden table with four chairs and a television.
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    1054-1058 18Th Street, 1801-1807 Linden Street, Oakland, CA 94607
    STUDIO $1,495
  • 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+
  • A living room with a grey carpet and a wooden floor.
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    1722 27Th Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601
    STUDIO $1,298+
  • A living room with a white couch and a television.
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    2701 High Street, Oakland, CA 94619
    STUDIO $1,298
  • an aerial view of an old building with a parking lot
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    1640 6Th Avenue, Oakland, CA 94606
    STUDIO $1,425
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a sink and a window
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    417 Staten Ave., Oakland, CA 94610
    1 BED $1,500
  • a large living room with tables and chairs
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    1060 Grand Avenue, Oakland, CA 94607
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a living room with a table and chairs and a fireplace
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    1143 10Th Street, Oakland, CA 94607
    STUDIO $961+
    1 BED $807+
    2 BEDS $910+
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Very Walkable
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Good Transit
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Bikeable
Walk Score®: 85, Transit Score®: 50, Bike Score®: 50

Frequently asked questions

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

Prices and availability in Oakland, CA were last updated on 23 Nov 2025.

What are the best apartments in Oakland, CA?

The best apartments in Oakland, CA are: Link Apartments® Four12, Eleven Fifty Clay Street, Channel House, 1200 Lakeshore and 4801 Shattuck.

What type of rental buildings are in Oakland, CA?

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 17% of Oakland’s rentals, 65% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 18% are single-family rentals.

Your search for apartments in Oakland, CA under $1,500 stops here

Finding apartments for rent in Oakland, CA for less than $1,500 has never been so easy! At RentCafe nice cheap apartments are just one click away. There are currently 112 available units in Oakland, CA, renting for under $1,500. On average, $1,423 can get you 565 Sqft in this area. Be sure to search for the apartment that is best for you. Under “More”, check the amenities that you consider a must-have, and don’t forget to look at the pet policy. Fitness enthusiasts can even check the Fitness Center box. Whether you are looking for studio apartments, 1 bedroom apartments, 2 bedroom apartments or 3 bedroom apartments, you are sure to find one that will make you want to move in right away.

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