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Student Apartments for Rent in Oakland, CA

3,624 Rentals
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  3. $565 Off
    Price Drop. $565 Off
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    STUDIO
    $2,270+
    1 BED
    $2,280+
    2 BEDS
    $3,700+

    Atlas

    385 14th St, Oakland, CA 94612
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  8. Exceptional Value
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    STUDIO
    $1,896+
    1 BED
    $2,085+
    2 BEDS
    $2,841+

    Rowhaus

    2500 Webster St, Oakland, CA 94612
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  10. $229 Off
    Price Drop. $229 Off
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    STUDIO
    $1,828+
    1 BED
    $2,002+
    2 BEDS
    $2,822+
    3 BEDS
    $4,011+

    Domain Oakland

    1389 Jefferson St, Oakland, CA 94612
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  11. $1120 Off
    Price Drop. $1120 Off
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    STUDIO
    $2,604+
    1 BED
    $3,086+
    2 BEDS
    $3,253+
    3 BEDS
    $5,875+

    1900 Broadway

    1950 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612
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  12. $448 Off
    Price Drop. $448 Off
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    STUDIO
    $1,979+
    1 BED
    $2,069+
    2 BEDS
    $2,232+
    3 BEDS
    $3,652+

    Mason at Hive

    2350 Valley St, Oakland, CA 94612
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  19. $1009 Off
    Price Drop. $1009 Off
    STUDIO
    $2,100+
    1 BED
    $2,800+
    2 BEDS
    $2,875+

    Zo

    330 17th St, Oakland, CA 94612
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  20. Rent Special
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    STUDIO
    $2,362+
    1 BED
    $2,214+
    2 BEDS
    $3,616+
    3 BEDS
    $4,638+

    The Broadway

    3093 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94611
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  25. $962 Off
    Price Drop. $962 Off
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    STUDIO
    $2,210+
    1 BED
    $2,205+
    2 BEDS
    $3,060+

    Axis Oakland

    2820 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94611
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  29. $577 Off
    Price Drop. $577 Off
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    STUDIO
    $1,664+
    1 BED
    $2,199+
    2 BEDS
    $3,335+
    3 BEDS
    $3,899+

    Channel House

    40 Harrison St, Oakland, CA 94607
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  30. Good Value
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    STUDIO
    $1,943+
    1 BED
    $2,153+
    2 BEDS
    $2,487+

    Town29

    2919 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94609
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  33. 1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
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    STUDIO
    $2,174+
    1 BED
    $2,655+
    2 BEDS
    $2,843+
    3 BEDS
    $4,464+

    Assembly

    260 30th St, Oakland, CA 94611
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Oakland at a Glance

Average Rent

$2,087
(All bedrooms and property types)
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Average Rent in Oakland
6

School Rating

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Schools in Oakland
63

Some Transit

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Transportation in Oakland
77

Somewhat Bikeable

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Oakland, CA Student Apartments for Rent

Student housing apartments in Oakland,CA give you the freedom and flexibility you need when you're searching for off-campus rentals. There's a lot to consider when choosing a student apartment, like pricing. Some student housing offers by-the-bed pricing, which allows you to rent the bedroom but share a common area, kitchen, and living room with other students. In other apartment communities, you get a standard apartment, but the community caters to students with features like dedicated study areas or a shuttle bus to campus.

One benefit of choosing off-campus student housing is having fewer rules to follow than in dorms or other types of on-campus housing. However, that freedom comes with much more responsibility. For example, students in off-campus apartments will have to pay monthly rent and utilities. The apartment community might require renters' insurance, and you might have to pay a security deposit and application fee. When renting a student apartment off-campus, you'll have to undergo a credit and background check. And while off-campus housing is sometimes less expensive, you still might need to find a roommate or two to share expenses.

While there's a lot to consider when choosing a student apartment in Oakland, CA, it's a big step toward adulthood. When selecting your off-campus apartment, look at the available services and amenities to make sure they fit your unique needs and lifestyle.

Renting in Oakland

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Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Oakland

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Getting Around Oakland

Transportation

84

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you need a car.
77

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you'll most likely want your car for most errands.
63

Good Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
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Education

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GreatSchools Rating
Oakland Technical High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,796 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Skyline High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,590 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Gateway to College at Laney College

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
76 Students
GreatSchools Rating
MetWest High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
259 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Edna Brewer Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
781 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Claremont Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
487 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Lincoln Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
705 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Redwood Heights Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
369 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Crocker Highlands Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
422 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Kaiser Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
268 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Chabot Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
567 Students

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