1-Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Downtown Oakland

As of July 1, 2026, Rentomatics tracks 67 1-bedroom apartments for rent in Downtown Oakland, starting at $1,703/month. Listings are aggregated from Craigslist, Zumper, and other Bay Area sources and refreshed every 3 hours.

Downtown Oakland is the civic and nightlife core — Fox Theater, Paramount, a dense restaurant scene, and First Fridays on Telegraph. 12th St and 19th St BART stations connect straight to SF in under 15 min. Rents typically run 30-40% below SF: 1BRs around $2,500-$3,000.

67 listings available — updated July 1, 2026, refreshed every 3 hours

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Craigslist

oakland downtown

$2,790/mo
1 bed672 sqft
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Craigslist

oakland west

$3,041/mo
1 bed660 sqft
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Craigslist

oakland downtown

$2,214/mo
1 bed
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Craigslist

oakland downtown

$2,214/mo
1 bed
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Craigslist

oakland downtown

$2,615/mo
1 bed715 sqft
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Craigslist

oakland downtown

$2,763/mo
1 bed647 sqft
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Craigslist

oakland downtown

$2,537/mo
1 bed715 sqft
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Craigslist

oakland downtown

$2,061/mo
1 bed513 sqft
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Craigslist

oakland downtown

$2,992/mo
1 bed755 sqft
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Craigslist

oakland downtown

$2,325/mo
1 bed588 sqft
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Craigslist

oakland west

$4,586/mo
1 bed850 sqft
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Craigslist

oakland downtown

$2,470/mo
1 bed776 sqft
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Craigslist

oakland downtown

$2,545/mo
1 bed740 sqft
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Craigslist

oakland downtown

$2,545/mo
1 bed534 sqft
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Craigslist

oakland downtown

$2,995/mo
1 bed828 sqft
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Craigslist

oakland downtown

$2,659/mo
1 bed724 sqft
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Craigslist

oakland west

$3,571/mo
1 bed705 sqft
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Craigslist

oakland downtown

$2,555/mo
1 bed711 sqft
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Craigslist

oakland downtown

$2,704/mo
1 bed695 sqft
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Craigslist

oakland downtown

$2,414/mo
1 bed599 sqft
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Frequently asked

How many 1-bedroom apartments are available in Downtown Oakland right now?

As of July 1, 2026, Rentomatics tracks 67 1-bedroom apartments for rent in Downtown Oakland. Listings refresh every 3 hours from Craigslist, Zumper, and other Bay Area sources.

What is the rent for a 1-bedroom in Downtown Oakland?

Among current Rentomatics listings, 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Oakland start at $1,703/month, with an average of $2,602 and a median of $2,545/month. Prices reflect 67 active listings updated July 1, 2026.

How often are Rentomatics listings updated?

Rentomatics refreshes listings every 3 hours from Craigslist, Zumper, and other Bay Area rental sources. Stale listings are removed within 5 days of last sighting.

Does Rentomatics show broker fees?

Yes. Every Rentomatics listing displays whether a broker fee applies, and users can filter to show only no-fee apartments.

What is Downtown Oakland like?

Downtown Oakland is the civic and nightlife core — Fox Theater, Paramount, a dense restaurant scene, and First Fridays on Telegraph. 12th St and 19th St BART stations connect straight to SF in under 15 min. Rents typically run 30-40% below SF: 1BRs around $2,500-$3,000.

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