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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Downtown Oakland

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  1. Building Photo - 597 23rd St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $750
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$750
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$750

    597 23rd St

    597 23rd St, Oakland, CA 94612
  3. Building Photo - 1086 41st St
    STUDIO, 2 BATHS
    $995

    1086 41st St

    1086 41st St, Emeryville, CA 94608
  6. Building Photo - 1219 16th St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,200
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,200
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,200

    1219 16th St Unit Studio

    1219 16th St, Oakland, CA 94607
  19. Building Photo - 1900 Broadway
    1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
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    STUDIO
    $2,650+
    1 BED
    $2,875+
    2 BEDS
    $4,837+
    4 BEDS
    $1,485+

    1900 Broadway

    1950 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612
    (510) 990-9037
  23. Building Photo - Oakland
    STUDIO
    $1,495+
    1 BED
    $1,750+

    Oakland

    787 22nd St, Oakland, CA 94612
  25. Building Photo - 535 30th St
    STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $1,500+
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,975+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,500 - $1,975
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,500 - $1,975

    535 30th St

    535 30th St, Oakland, CA 94609
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  37. 1 BED
    $1,710+
    2 BEDS
    $2,034+

    Piedmont

    215 W MacArthur Blvd, Oakland, CA 94611
  38. Building Photo - The Emery
    1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
    STUDIO
    $2,653+
    1 BED
    $2,905+
    2 BEDS
    $1,732+
    3 BEDS
    $4,731+

    The Emery

    4510 Hubbard St, Emeryville, CA 94608
    (341) 999-3609
  39. Building Photo - ArtHaus Ninth
    STUDIO
    $1,746+
    2 BEDS
    $2,669+

    ArtHaus Ninth

    685 9th St, Oakland, CA 94607
  42. Building Photo - 1717 Webster
    STUDIO
    $1,749+
    1 BED
    $2,541+
    2 BEDS
    $4,501+

    1717 Webster

    1717 Webster St, Oakland, CA 94612
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Cheap Apartments in Downtown Oakland Neighborhood in Oakland, CA

When looking for cheap apartments in Downtown Oakland, Apartment Finder is your deal-hunting partner. Whether you’re looking for a studio, a one-bedroom, or a two-bedroom apartment, you want the best place at the right price. We have a great selection of budget-friendly apartments for rent, and we’ll show you which apartments offer the best value when compared to other apartments in Downtown Oakland.

Finding a rental that fits your budget without compromising on quality can seem like a challenge, but Apartment Finder makes it easy to discover cheap apartments with all the features you want. To find an apartment you can afford, try looking in less popular neighborhoods outside of the city center. Timing is everything when searching for rentals that are affordable, so look at different times of the day, different days of the week and (if you can wait) certain months like December through March. When you find an apartment with a great price, don’t hesitate! Cheap apartments tend to go very quickly.

Affordability doens't have to equal sacrifice. While it’s important to be flexible, you might not have to give up as much as you think. You can find a cheap apartment for rent, complete with must-have amenities such as paid utilities and an in-unit washer and dryer. Click on any of these properties to see photos and floor plans, read reviews, check out the rent calculator, and learn more about the neighborhood with information on nearby parks, shopping malls, and transit stops. With 258 cheap apartments available in Downtown Oakland, Apartment Finder is the place to find your next rental.

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