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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Oakland, CA - 56 Rentals available

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  • 2425 Valdez Street, Oakland, CA 94612
    See current rent specials
    $1,205 - $1,720
    • Studio
    • 1 Bath
    FPI Management
    Available Today! Last updated 24 Feb 2021
    (510) 661-3612

Apartments Under $1,500

  • 2601 65Th Avenue, Oakland, CA 94605
    $1,450
    • 2 Beds
    • 1 Bath
    REALTY EDGE Inc
    Available Today! Last updated 24 Feb 2021
    (510) 519-4894

  • 1600-1612 3Rd Avenue, 322 Foothill Boulevard, Oakland, CA 94606
    $1,495 - $1,795
    • Studio-2 Beds
    • 1 Bath
    RentSFNow
    Available Today! Last updated 24 Feb 2021
    (415) 914-1398

  • 2268 E15th St, Oakland, CA 94606
    $1,498
    • 1-2 Beds
    • 1 Bath
    BBA
    Available Today! Last updated 24 Feb 2021
    (510) 770-6722

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Apartments Under $2,000

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $1,450 and $8,563. Find cheap apartments in Oakland, CA.

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

There are 56 cheap rentals available on RENTCafé. Prices and availability in Oakland, CA were last updated on 24 Feb 2021.

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

The average Oakland, CA cheap apartment size is 224 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. You might be interested in studio apartments, 1 bedroom apartments, 2 bedroom apartments or 3 bedroom apartments, or browse all RENTCafé apartments for rent in Oakland, CA.

Oakland, CA Demographics

  • Total Population421,042
  • Female 203,786
    Male 217,256
  • Median Age36.5

Average Rent in Oakland, CA

  • Oakland, CA Average Rental Price, December 2020 $2,700 /mo

Oakland, CA Apartment Rent Ranges

  • $701-$1,0001%
  • $1,001-$1,5004%
  • $1,501-$2,00013%
  • > $2,00082%

Oakland, CA Rent Trends

Average Rent Jul / 2017 Nov / 2017 Mar / 2018 Jul / 2018 Nov / 2018 Mar / 2019 Jul / 2019 Nov / 2019 Mar / 2020 Jul / 2020 Dec / 2020
Oakland, CA $2,601 $2,623 $2,596 $2,681 $2,707 $2,750 $2,854 $2,905 $2,909 $2,877 $2,700
National $1,373 $1,378 $1,381 $1,418 $1,428 $1,432 $1,468 $1,475 $1,477 $1,464 $1,462
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Check out the average rent prices in Oakland by neighborhood.

Oakland, CA Households

  • Total Number of Households161,483
  • Family 88,403
    Non-family 73,080
  • Children 44,744
    No Children 116,739
  • Average People Per Household2.57
  • Median Household Income$68,442
  • Median Housing Costs Per Month$1,540

Oakland, CA Education Statistics

  • No High School9%
  • Some High School24%
  • Some College21%
  • Associate Degree6%
  • Bachelor Degree23%
  • Graduate Degree16%

Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in Oakland, CA? With RENTCafé, finding an affordable apartment in Oakland, CA has never been easier. We feature 56 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 $2,705 per month so any rental south of $2,164 would be considered cheap here. On RENTCafé, Oakland, CA rents go as low as $1,205/mo.

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