Oakland CA Cheap Apartments For Rent

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1p127 - 38th & Shafter Apartments, 409 38th St APT 208, Oakland, CA 94609
$1,695/mo
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473 Stow Ave APT 2, Oakland, CA 94606
$1,695/mo
1 bd
1 ba
675 sqft
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8522 MacArthur, 8522 Macarthur Blvd #C, Oakland, CA 94605
$1,695/mo
1 bd
1 ba
600 sqft
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17 days ago
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1516 1st Ave APT 3, Oakland, CA 94606
$1,695/mo
1 bd
1 ba
550 sqft
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837 Athens Ave #B, Oakland, CA 94607
$1,695/mo
1 bd
1 ba
550 sqft
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26 days agoApply instantly
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** The Union ** Luxury and Modernity ** | 532 Union St, Oakland, CA
$1,696+ Studio

3D Tour12 available units
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$1,696+Studio
$1,971+1 bd
$2,704+2 bd
1732-1744 27th Avenue, 1732 27th Ave, Oakland, CA 94601
$1,698+/mo
1 bd
1 ba
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nicol2, 2811 Nicol Ave APT 8, Oakland, CA 94602
$1,699/mo
1 bd
1 ba
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- Apartment for rent
48 days ago
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1533 3rd Ave, Oakland, CA 94606
$1,700/mo
1 bd
1 ba
600 sqft
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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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