Oakland CA Cheap Apartments For Rent

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MacArthur Commons | 540 39th St, Oakland, CA
$2,083+ Studio

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$2,083+Studio
$2,307+1 bd
$3,348+2 bd
Beacon Hill Apartments, 561 Boden Way #2B, Oakland, CA 94610
$2,083/mo
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500 Zorah St UNIT 11, Oakland, CA 94606
$2,085/mo
1 bd
1 ba
670 sqft
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Kingston Avenue Apartments | 775 Kingston Ave, Oakland, CA
$2,095+ 1 bd

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$2,095+1 bd
$2,395+2 bd
276 Adams, 276 Adams St APT 24, Oakland, CA 94610
$2,095/mo
1 bd
1 ba
633 sqft
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2167 48th Ave APT B, Oakland, CA 94601
$2,095/mo
2 bds
1 ba
880 sqft
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429 Bellevue, 429 Bellevue Ave #204, Oakland, CA 94610
$2,095/mo
1 bd
1 ba
621 sqft
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421 Van Dyke | 421 Van Dyke Ave, Oakland, CA
$2,095+ Studio

2 available units
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$2,095+Studio
671 Vernon | 671 Vernon St, Oakland, CA
$2,095+ 1 bd

3 available units
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CHEAP APARTMENTS IN OAKLAND CA

Looking for a cheap apartment in Oakland CA? Act quickly; affordable apartments in Oakland CA exist but don’t stay on the market for long.

When shopping for a cheap apartment, it’s important to establish your list of must-have features before beginning. Stay flexible during the rental shopping process as you may have to sacrifice certain amenities to meet your budget. You could find an apartment that fits your budget, but it might lack square footage. Or you might find an apartment in the perfect neighborhood, but may have to buy all of your appliances. Stay open-minded. Reflect on the features that matter most to compromise on an apartment without overspending.

FINDING A CHEAP APARTMENT IN OAKLAND CA

Hunting for a cheap apartment off-season may increase your chances to land a lease. Try to look for a new apartment in the winter months: December, January or February. You can find better deals on your unit in winter because supply is typically greater than demand and landlords advertise reduced rate apartment contracts to attract renters. As a renter in the off-season, you may be able to negotiate with your landlord and cut a deal. Landlords might offer to waive your monthly parking, provide a storage unit at no cost or include all your utilities in the monthly rent.

Cheap apartments tend to be more competitive because no one wants to spend more than they have to on rent. Do your homework, prepare all the paperwork before going to the showings and be sure to make a professional first impression.

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