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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Oakland, CA

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Apartments Under $200

  • 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

Apartments Under $900

Apartments Under $1,000

  • A blue car is parked on the side of the street.
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    5410 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94618
    STUDIO $975
    1 BED $1,925
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing

Apartments Under $1,100

Apartments Under $1,300

  • a living room with couches and a coffee table
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    2425 Valdez Street, Oakland, CA 94612
    STUDIO $1,250
  • a tall building with a sign on top of it
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    1431 Jackson Street, Oakland, CA 94612
    STUDIO $1,250+
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
  • a kitchen with a stove and a refrigerator
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    460 Grand Ave, Oakland, CA 94610
    Income Restricted
    STUDIO $1,288
    1 BED $2,050
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing

Apartments Under $1,600

  • a kitchen with a stove and a sink
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    2415 Valdez Street, Oakland, CA 94612
    STUDIO $1,500+
  • a kitchen with white appliances and stainless steel cabinets and a refrigerator
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    3838 Turquoise Way, Oakland, CA 94609
    Income Restricted
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    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $1,541+
  • A kitchen with wooden cabinets and a black stove top.
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    1600-1612 3Rd Avenue, 322 Foothill Boulevard, Oakland, CA 94606
    STUDIO $1,545+
    1 BED $1,745+
  • a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and white cabinets
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    3711 Fruitvale Ave, Oakland, CA 94602
    1 BED $1,650
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
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  • A modern kitchen with blue cabinets and a white island.
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    1510 Webster Street, Oakland, CA 94612
    1 BED $1,650+
    2 BEDS $2,150+
  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
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    316 12Th Street, Oakland, CA 94607
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    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • the preserve at ballantyne commons apartment kitchen with sink and wood cabinets
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    1720 12Th Ave, Oakland, CA 94606
    STUDIO Ask for Pricing
    1 BED $1,706+
    2 BEDS $2,156+
  • A living room with white furniture and a fireplace.
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    612 Mariposa Ave, Oakland, CA 94610
    STUDIO Ask for Pricing
    1 BED $1,750
    2 BEDS $2,550
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  • a living room with a fireplace and orange furniture
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    238 13Th Street, Oakland, CA 94612
    STUDIO $1,755+
    1 BED $1,999+
    2 BEDS $2,937+
  • a kitchen with a stove and a door to a closet
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    377 Lenox Ave, Oakland, CA 94610
    STUDIO $1,795
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
  • A kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator and a countertop with a sink.
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    1529 Alice Street, Oakland, CA 94612
    1 BED $1,850
  • A modern living room with a large bed and a painting on the wall.
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    77 Glen Avenue, Oakland, CA 94611
    STUDIO $1,895+
  • A living room with a grey couch, a coffee table, a plant, and a painting on the wall.
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    6 days ago

    316 12Th St, Oakland, CA 94607
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    2 BEDS $1,920
    3 BEDS $2,295
  • a living room with couches and tables and floor to ceiling windows
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    2016 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94612
    STUDIO $1,953+
    1 BED $2,218+
    2 BEDS $3,513+
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  • A modern kitchen with a dining table and chairs.
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    1889 Harrison Street, Oakland, CA 94612
    STUDIO $2,086+
    1 BED $2,547+
    2 BEDS $2,802+
  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
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    625 16Th Street, Oakland, CA 94612
    STUDIO $2,098+
    1 BED $2,313+
    2 BEDS $2,795+
  • a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and a table and chairs
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    1411 Alice St, Oakland, CA 94612
    STUDIO $2,202+
    1 BED $2,126+
    2 BEDS $3,028+
  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
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    527 23Rd Avenue, Oakland, CA 94606
    STUDIO $2,150+
  • A living room with a white couch and a red chair.
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    169 Santa Rosa Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610
    2 BEDS $2,695
    3 BEDS $3,195
  • a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and white cabinets
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    671 Vernon St, Oakland, CA 94610
    2 BEDS $2,795+
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    A modern bedroom with a large bed and a flat screen TV mounted on the wall. Mail Area and Seating Area for Resident meetings
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    4801 Shattuck Ave., Oakland, CA 94609
    2 Units available
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    2 BEDS $2,952
    A modern bedroom with a large bed and a flat screen TV mounted on the wall. Mail Area and Seating Area for Resident meetings Apartment with wood flooring A red building with a sign that says "The Standard" on it.
    Property reviews
    4.5/5 Anonymous on Mar 1, 2023

    I chose this building specifically for its proximity to Temescal and the chance to get the key amenities I wanted for a reasonable price. It’s not the fanciest place, but it is comfortable and well-run by the building/community manager and the maintenance guy. There have been some issues with the building due to uncontrollable factors, but I’ve really appreciated the communication and effort from the staff to address them. That to me is always important.

  • a kitchen with white cabinets and an oven and sink
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    832 Erie St, Oakland, CA 94610
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  • A kitchen with white cabinets and a black countertop.
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    524 8Th Street, Oakland, CA 94607
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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

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Oakland, CA?

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $101 and $6,350.

How many cheap rentals are available in Oakland, CA on RentCafe?

There are 85 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Oakland, CA were last updated on 17 Nov 2025.

What is the average size of a cheap apartment in Oakland, CA?

The average Oakland, CA cheap apartment size is 675 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in Oakland, CA?

Cheap apartments in Oakland, CA are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.

What are the downsides of renting a cheap apartment in Oakland, CA?

A cheap apartment in Oakland, CA offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.

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Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in Oakland, CA? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in Oakland, CA has never been easier. We feature 250 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the Oakland, CA average. What is a cheap rent in Oakland, CA? The average apartment rent in Oakland is $2,651 per month so any rental south of $2,121 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Oakland, CA rents go as low as $807/mo.

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