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Apartments for Rent in Oakland, CA under $1500
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    1600-1612 3Rd Avenue, 322 Foothill Boulevard, Oakland, CA 94606
    STUDIO $1,445+
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    2425 Valdez Street, Oakland, CA 94612
    STUDIO $1,295+
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    1801 14Th Street, Oakland, CA 94607
    1 BED $1,266+
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    1 BED $1,410
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    417 Staten Ave., Oakland, CA 94610
    1 BED $1,500
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    339 Lester Avenue, Oakland, CA 94606
    1 BED $767
    2 BEDS $1,315
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    1515 Webster St, Oakland, CA 94612
    1 BED $800+
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    1060 Grand Avenue, Oakland, CA 94607
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    2415 Valdez Street, Oakland, CA 94612
    STUDIO $1,352+
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    1143 10Th Street, Oakland, CA 94607
    1 BED $807+
    2 BEDS $990+
    3 BEDS $1,467+
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    55 MACARTHUR BLVD, OAKLAND, CA 94610
    STUDIO $100+
    2 BEDS $964
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    460 Grand Ave, Oakland, CA 94610
    STUDIO $1,288
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    3838 Turquoise Way, Oakland, CA 94609
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    1 BED $1,372
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    3511 E 12Th Street, Oakland, CA 94601
    Income Restricted
    STUDIO $517+
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    1912 E 30Th St, Oakland, CA 94606
    1 BED $1,500
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    1072 18Th St, Oakland, CA 94607
    2 BEDS $1,195
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    2841 Fruitvale Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601
    STUDIO $1,225
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Very Walkable
50 /100
Good Transit
50 /100
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 19 Jun 2025.

What are the best apartments in Oakland, CA?

The best apartments in Oakland, CA are: Eleven Fifty Clay Street, Link Apartments® Four12, 4801 Shattuck, 1200 Lakeshore and 553 Sycamore St.

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. 17% of Oakland’s apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 65% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 18% are single-family rentals.

Search for apartments in Oakland, CA under $1,500

There’s more than one way to spend $1,500 on rent in Oakland, CA, so the first step is to start thinking about what you really want from your new home. Be mindful of what makes you tick. Look for 2 bedroom apartments for rent for less than $1,500 if you want to share your living space and don’t mind being further away from the city center. Search for 3 bedroom apartments if you’re moving in with family or planning to share part of your life and living expenses with more friends. If city bustle is what you live for, you might want to search for a studio or 1 bedroom apartment closer to the city center.

The perfect $1,500 rental near you

Don’t dismiss the idea of a studio just because it sounds small and featureless: studios come in many shapes and sizes, and it only takes a few strikes of creativity to go from drab to lively. If an all-in-one-room apartment spells total lack of privacy for you, have a look at the 1 bedroom apartments for rent in Oakland, CA. Customize your search by using more RentCafe filters. Decide what amenities you can’t live without and focus your search on the apartments that offer them. Are you bringing in a pet? Narrow your options to pet-friendly apartments for rent. Want more windows so that natural light floods your home? Hardwood floors or plush carpet in the living area? There are 17 apartments for rent below $1,500 in Oakland, CA for every taste. Decide what you need, stay focused, and you’re bound to find your perfect apartment in no time.

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