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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Downtown Oakland, 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 $1,300

  • a tall building with a sign on top of it
    70
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    1431 Jackson Street, Oakland, CA 94612
    STUDIO $1,250+
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
  • a living room with couches and a coffee table
    52
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    2425 Valdez Street, Oakland, CA 94612
    STUDIO $1,250
  • a kitchen with a stove and a refrigerator
    29
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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
    31
    Today

    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
    STUDIO Ask for Pricing
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $1,541+
  • A room with a wooden floor and a ceiling fan.
    59
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    1600-1612 3Rd Avenue, 322 Foothill Boulevard, Oakland, CA 94606
    STUDIO $1,545+
    1 BED $1,745+
  • a kitchen with a sink and a window
    86
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    553 Sycamore Street, Oakland, CA 94612
    STUDIO $1,595
    1 BED $1,645
    2 BEDS $2,325

Apartments Under $1,700

  • A modern kitchen with blue cabinets and a white island.
    29
    7 days ago

    1510 Webster Street, Oakland, CA 94612
    1 BED $1,650+
    2 BEDS $2,150+
  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
    39
    Today

    316 12Th Street, Oakland, CA 94607
    STUDIO Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing

Apartments Under $1,800

  • a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and a microwave
    82
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    425 E 18Th, Oakland, CA 94606
    STUDIO $1,750
    1 BED $1,745
  • 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
  • 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
    Today

    377 Lenox Ave, Oakland, CA 94610
    STUDIO $1,795
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
  • a kitchen with a stove top oven and a window
    34
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    414 Grand Ave., Oakland, CA 94610
    STUDIO $1,795
    1 BED $1,995
    2 BEDS $2,395
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  • 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 living room with a grey couch, a coffee table, a plant, and a painting on the wall.
    21
    7 days ago

    316 12Th St, Oakland, CA 94607
    STUDIO Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $1,920
    3 BEDS $2,295
  • a living room with couches and tables and floor to ceiling windows
    40
    Today

    2016 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94612
    STUDIO $1,941+
    1 BED $2,276+
    2 BEDS $3,503+
  • A modern kitchen with a dining table and chairs.
    9
    Today

    1889 Harrison Street, Oakland, CA 94612
    STUDIO $2,086+
    1 BED $2,547+
    2 BEDS $2,665+
  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
    12
    Today

    625 16Th Street, Oakland, CA 94612
    STUDIO $2,092+
    1 BED $2,313+
    2 BEDS $2,795+
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  • a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and a table and chairs
    9
    Today

    1411 Alice St, Oakland, CA 94612
    STUDIO $2,202+
    1 BED $2,126+
    2 BEDS $3,018+
  • A living room with a white couch and a red chair.
    Today

    169 Santa Rosa Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610
    2 BEDS $2,695
    3 BEDS $3,195
  • a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and white cabinets
    19
    Today

    671 Vernon St, Oakland, CA 94610
    2 BEDS $2,795+
  • A kitchen with white cabinets and a black countertop.
    Today

    524 8Th Street, Oakland, CA 94607
    STUDIO Ask for Pricing
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Frequently asked questions

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

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $2,295 and $4,306.

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

There are 17 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Downtown Oakland, Oakland, CA were last updated on 19 Nov 2025.

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

The average Downtown Oakland, Oakland, CA cheap apartment size is 518 sq. ft.

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

Cheap apartments in Downtown Oakland, 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 Downtown Oakland, Oakland, CA?

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

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