Student Housing in Oakland
Oakland's vibrant student housing scene offers the perfect blend of urban energy and academic community. With 29 housing options strategically located near major institutions like Laney College, Samuel Merritt University, and Merritt College, you're never far from campus. The city pulses with a genuine college-town atmosphere where thousands of students shape the cultural landscape.
Explore eclectic neighborhoods packed with affordable cafes, trendy restaurants, and late-night spots that cater to student budgets and schedules. From live music venues in Jack London Square to craft breweries and casual eateries throughout the area, entertainment is always within reach. Public transportation via BART and AC Transit makes getting around seamless, connecting you to campuses and beyond without needing a car.
Oakland's diverse student housing landscape—from modern apartments to shared houses—ensures options for every lifestyle and budget. Whether you prefer being steps from campus or in a bustling neighborhood, you'll find a community of peers navigating the same experience. Living here means joining a thriving student culture where affordability meets accessibility, and your college years become unforgettable.
Housing Overview
- Location
- Oakland, CA
- Properties
- 24 listed
- Total Beds
- 0
What to Know About Oakland
Key highlights for students considering Oakland
29 student housing options near campus offer diverse choices
Multiple universities nearby create vibrant academic community
Excellent public transit access throughout Oakland area
Diverse dining scene with affordable options for students
Vibrant nightlife and entertainment venues in downtown areas
Competitive housing costs compared to nearby Bay Area cities
Student Life in Oakland
Student Life in Oakland, California
Oakland offers an exciting, vibrant environment for students attending institutions like Laney College, Samuel Merritt University, Reach University, College of Alameda, and Merritt College. The city's diverse culture, rich history, and progressive community create an inspiring backdrop for academic pursuits.
Students thrive in neighborhoods like Lake Merritt, known for its beautiful park and accessible public transit, and Uptown, buzzing with restaurants, galleries, and nightlife. Temescal is another popular choice, offering affordability and a creative atmosphere. With 29 student housing options available, finding suitable accommodation is manageable for most budgets.
Oakland's job market is robust, with opportunities in tech, healthcare, retail, and service industries. Part-time work is readily available, particularly in the thriving food and beverage scene. The Bay Area's economic vitality means competitive wages for student workers.
The social scene is exceptional. Lake Merritt hosts concerts and festivals year-round, while venues like The Fillmore showcase live music. Street fairs, farmers markets, and neighborhood gatherings reflect Oakland's tight-knit community spirit. The city's food scene—from food trucks to Michelin-starred restaurants—is world-class.
Cost of living is higher than many college towns but lower than San Francisco. Strategic budgeting and shared housing help offset expenses. Public transportation via BART and AC Transit connects students efficiently across the region.
Oakland's authentic, multicultural character distinguishes it from typical college towns. Students experience genuine urban living while building connections in a city that celebrates creativity, activism, and community engagement.
Student Housing in Oakland
The Dorms At Woodminster Terrace
The Dorms At Woodminster Terrace is a student housing community in Oakland, CA offering fully furnished units with full kitchens. The gated community features amenities including a fitness center, game room, community lounge, business center, and conference room, along with outdoor spaces such as a balcony patio and garden, plus bike storage and controlled access.
Atlas Apartments
Atlas Apartments is an apartment community in Oakland, CA offering a range of amenities including air conditioning, a full kitchen with dishwasher and freezer, fitness center, and community spaces such as a clubhouse and lounge. Residents have access to a business center, convenience store, cable TV, controlled access entry, doorman concierge service, elevator access, and outdoor features including a balcony patio and BBQ grill.
Common Macarthur
Common Macarthur is a furnished apartment community in Oakland, CA offering in-unit washer dryer, air conditioning, and a full kitchen. The community provides amenities including high-speed internet, bike storage, garage parking, a balcony patio, and a BBQ grill.
Fourth Street East Apartments
Fourth Street East Apartments is an apartment community in Oakland, CA offering a range of amenities including air conditioning, a full kitchen with dishwasher and freezer, and a balcony patio. Residents have access to a fitness center, clubhouse, community lounge, business center, dog park, EV charging, controlled access, and a courtyard with BBQ grill. Cable TV is available throughout the community.
MacArthur Commons
MacArthur Commons is an apartment community in Oakland, CA offering amenities including a fitness center, dog park, bike storage, and EV charging. Residents have access to a clubhouse, community lounge, and courtyard, with in-unit features such as a dishwasher, breakfast bar, and balcony patio.
Common Webster
Common Webster is a fully furnished apartment community in Oakland, CA offering individual leases and controlled access. The community features in-unit washer and dryer, a full kitchen with dishwasher and microwave, air conditioning and heating, high-speed internet, and a community lounge.
Warren Olney Residence Hall
The residence hall provides on-campus housing options for students attending the college.
Hettie Belle Ege Residence Hall
This student housing property provides on-campus residential accommodations for enrolled students.
Ege Residence Hall
The residence hall provides on-campus housing for students attending the college.
Aurelia Henry Reinhardt Residence Hall
This student housing facility provides on-campus residential accommodations for students attending the college.
Mary Morse Residence Hall
This student housing property provides on-campus residential accommodations for students attending the college.
Ethel Moore Residence Hall
This student housing property provides accommodation for students attending the college.
Orion
Built in 2019, the property provides student housing options in the downtown Oakland area.
Leasing Pros Oakland
The property offers residential units designed for student housing needs in the Oakland area.
ArtHaus Mandela
The property provides student housing options in the Oakland area.
The Skylyne at Temescal
The property offers student housing options in the Temescal neighborhood.
Eleven Fifty Clay
The property offers student housing options in a central Oakland location.
Edson House Apartments
This apartment community offers residential units for students and professionals in the Oakland area.
The Collective Oakland
The property offers student housing options in Oakland's central location.
Zo
Zo is an apartment community in Oakland, CA offering a full kitchen, granite countertops, and heating in each unit. Residents have access to amenities including a fitness center, dog park, bike storage, BBQ grill, community lounge, clubhouse, business center, conference room, EV charging, controlled access, and doorman concierge service.
Hanover Northgate
The property offers student housing options in the Oakland area.
theRefuge Apartments
The community offers residential accommodations designed for student living.
theRefuge Apartments
The property offers furnished apartments designed for student residents seeking off-campus housing in the Oakland area.
Alice House
The property offers student housing in a convenient Oakland location with accessible proximity to campus.
Area Schools in Oakland
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