What does "Cheap" mean for Apartment rentals in Oakland, CA?

Cheap is a relative term to communicate more "affordable" rental and living expenses. Although a property might be found within the "Cheap and Affordable Apartments" search, does not mean it is a low-quality rental. These more affordable apartments are also relative to the other apartment inventory within Oakland. Some areas will be cheaper than others and based on demand, rent will fluctuate.

How to search for Cheap and Affordable Apartments in Oakland, CA?

When searching on HotPads for more affordable apartments, use the "Sort:" feature to sort apartments by Lowest Price for Oakland. Additionally, set a max price for your search and select "Save search" to be notified in real-time when "cheaper" apartments come on the market.

What are some additional tips for securing a "cheaper" apartment?

Although a larger multi-tenant building is less likely to negotiate rental terms there are a few things that don't hurt to try, including: Offer to sign a longer lease for lowered monthly rent Negotiate landscaping or property maintenance for lowered monthly rent Ask about becoming an onsite property manager Educate yourself regarding the apartment rental market and market rates in Oakland. Knowing this will help you accurately negotiate fair rent.

Cheap and Affordable Apartments for Rent in Oakland, CA from $795

Q: How many cheaper, more affordable apartments are available in Oakland, CA?

There are 2,585 cheaper apartment units available for rent.

Common at The Brooklyn, Oakland, CA 94607
$795+ /mo
1 bed · 3 units available
Common at The BrooklynOakland, CA 94607
Call(628) 267-3420
The Collective, Oakland, CA 94612
$995+ /mo
1 bed · 6 units available
The CollectiveOakland, CA 94612
Call(530) 486-0863
2117 106th Ave #3, Oakland, CA 94603
$1,000/mo
2 beds · 1.5 baths · 60 sq ft
2117 106th Ave #3Oakland, CA 94603
Call(341) 253-0457
1918 47th Ave #A, Oakland, CA 94601
$1,000/mo
Studio · 1 bath
1918 47th Ave #AOakland, CA 94601
FAIRLAWN RESIDENCE, Oakland, CA 94601
$1,025+ /mo
Studio - 1 bed · 1 units available
FAIRLAWN RESIDENCEOakland, CA 94601
Webster Apartment, Oakland, CA 94612
$1,050+ /mo
Studio · 1 bath · 200 sq ft
Webster ApartmentOakland, CA 94612
MacArthur Heights, Oakland, CA 94619
$1,095/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 417 sq ft
MacArthur HeightsOakland, CA 94619
Special Offer
Oakland Station, Oakland, CA 94603
$1,124+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 1 bath · 590 - 770 sq ft
Oakland StationOakland, CA 94603
Brookfield Place, Oakland, CA 94603
$1,153+ /mo
1 - 3 beds · 4 units available
Brookfield PlaceOakland, CA 94603
769 Brooklyn Ave #B, Oakland, CA 94606
$1,200/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 200 sq ft
769 Brooklyn Ave #BOakland, CA 94606
2317 San Pablo Ave, Oakland, CA 94612
$1,245+ /mo
1 bed · 2 units available
2317 San Pablo AveOakland, CA 94612
1630 46th Ave #B, Oakland, CA 94601
$1,250/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 460 sq ft
1630 46th Ave #BOakland, CA 94601
Nook on Valdez, Oakland, CA 94612
$1,272+ /mo
Studio · 4 units available
Nook on ValdezOakland, CA 94612
New Today
1515 28th Ave, Oakland, CA 94601
$1,295/mo
Studio · 1 units available
1515 28th AveOakland, CA 94601
Price Drop
ArtHaus Six, Oakland, CA 94606
$1,311+ /mo
Studio · 7 units available
ArtHaus SixOakland, CA 94606
New Today
1729 Seminary Ave #1, Oakland, CA 94621
$1,350/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 520 sq ft
1729 Seminary Ave #1Oakland, CA 94621
1811 27th Ave, Oakland, CA 94601
$1,350+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 2 units available
1811 27th AveOakland, CA 94601
2530 Fruitvale Ave #T, Oakland, CA 94601
$1,385/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 400 sq ft
2530 Fruitvale Ave #TOakland, CA 94601
Miley Gardens at Eastmont- 55+ Senior Affordable Community, Oakland, CA 94605
$1,390+ /mo
Studio - 1 bed · 6 units available
Miley Gardens at Eastmont- 55+ Senior Affordable CommunityOakland, CA 94605
New Today
5477 Bancroft Ave #16, Oakland, CA 94601
$1,395/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 320 sq ft
5477 Bancroft Ave #16Oakland, CA 94601
1006 Jefferson St #D, Oakland, CA 94607
$1,395/mo
Studio · 1 bath
1006 Jefferson St #DOakland, CA 94607
8 Yosemite Avenue, Oakland, CA 94611
$1,395/mo
Studio · 1 units available
8 Yosemite AvenueOakland, CA 94611
New Today
ArtHaus Ninth, Oakland, CA 94607
$1,396+ /mo
Studio · 12 units available
ArtHaus NinthOakland, CA 94607
Special Offer
Electric Lofts, Oakland, CA 94612
$1,400+ /mo
Studio · 5 units available
Electric LoftsOakland, CA 94612
Special Offer
Peralta St, Oakland, CA 94607
$1,400/mo
Studio · 1 units available
Peralta StOakland, CA 94607
Avenal Apartments, Oakland, CA 94605
$1,450/mo
Studio · 1 units available
Avenal ApartmentsOakland, CA 94605
Staten AvenueApartments, Oakland, CA 94610
$1,450/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 350 sq ft
Staten AvenueApartmentsOakland, CA 94610
1814 Chestnut St, Oakland, CA 94607
$1,450/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 374 sq ft
1814 Chestnut StOakland, CA 94607
861 22nd St #C, Oakland, CA 94607
$1,450/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 240 sq ft
861 22nd St #COakland, CA 94607
1804 Chestnut St #1814, Oakland, CA 94607
$1,450/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 374 sq ft
1804 Chestnut St #1814Oakland, CA 94607
Linden Haus, Oakland, CA 94607
$1,460+ /mo
Studio - 1 bed · 3 units available
Linden HausOakland, CA 94607
Special Offer
1832 Fruitvale Ave, Oakland, CA 94601
$1,475/mo
Studio · 1 units available
1832 Fruitvale AveOakland, CA 94601
$1,000 Off
Peralta Haus, Oakland, CA 94606
$1,482+ /mo
Studio - 1 bed · 8 units available
Peralta HausOakland, CA 94606
New Today
ArtHaus Brush, Oakland, CA 94612
$1,486+ /mo
Studio · 14 units available
ArtHaus BrushOakland, CA 94612
New Today
Cruz Haus, Oakland, CA 94601
$1,489/mo
1 bed · 2 units available
Cruz HausOakland, CA 94601
New Today
6500 6506 Foothill Blvd, Oakland, CA 94605
$1,495+ /mo
Studio · 2 units available
6500 6506 Foothill BlvdOakland, CA 94605
787 22nd St, Oakland, CA 94612
$1,495+ /mo
Studio - 1 bed · 3 units available
787 22nd StOakland, CA 94612
10023 Macarthur Blvd #8, Oakland, CA 94605
$1,495/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 700 sq ft
10023 Macarthur Blvd #8Oakland, CA 94605
1715 High Street, Oakland, CA 94601
$1,495/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
1715 High StreetOakland, CA 94601
71 10th Street, Oakland, CA 94607
$1,495/mo
Studio · 2 units available
71 10th StreetOakland, CA 94607