Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
Lake Merritt Bart Station, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Oakland

$2,565/mo

increased by11%

vs previous year

The average rent in Oakland is $2,565 per month as of October 2026. This is 35% above the national average rent, or $665 more per month.

$3.47

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Oakland

49

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Oakland rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Lake Merritt Bart Station, CA

Average rent prices in Oakland have increased by 11% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Lake Merritt Bart Station, CA

Rent prices in Oakland vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Oakland is $2,565, whereas a house costs $6,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Oakland run $2,606 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,427.

Listings

Studio

$1,760

-

3%

1 bedroom

$2,593

-

11%

2 bedroom

$3,427

-

14%

3 bedroom

$4,263

-

2%

4 bedroom

$6,000

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,760

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,593

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,427

Last year

14%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,263

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,000

The table above reflects average rent prices in Lake Merritt Bart Station, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

Discover rentals in Lake Merritt Bart Station, CA

Common at The Brooklyn - Photo 1 of 1

15h ago

7.2

Very good

Common at The Brooklyn

11th St & Franklin St, Oakland, CA 94607

1 bed

1 bath

$825–$1,284

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Dunsmuir Apartments LLC - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

Dunsmuir Apartments LLC

1515 Alice St, Oakland, CA 94612

2 beds

1 bath

$2,295

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
316 12th St - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

316 12th St

316 12th St, Oakland, CA 94607

2 beds

1 bath

$2,395

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1605 Clay Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

1605 Clay Street

1605 Clay St, Oakland, CA 94612

2 beds

1 bath

$2,395

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Lake Merritt Bart Station, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Oakland rental market.

How much is rent in Oakland?

The average rent in Oakland is $2,565 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Oakland?

Average rent prices in Oakland have increased by 11% since last year.

How does Oakland rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Oakland is 35% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $665 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Oakland?

To comfortably afford rent in Oakland, you'd need to earn approximately $103,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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