Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 18, 2026
Average rent in
Lake Merritt Bart Station, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 18, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Oakland
$2,445/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in Oakland is $2,445 per month as of September 2026. This is 29% above the national average rent, or $545 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Oakland
48
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Oakland rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Lake Merritt Bart Station, CA
Average rent prices in Oakland have increased by 6% 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 $2,406, whereas a house costs $5,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Oakland run $2,580 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,436.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,588 | - |  12% | |
1 bedroom | $2,507 | - | 8% | |
2 bedroom | $3,455 | - | 12% | |
3 bedroom | $4,292 | - | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $10,000 | - | - |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Lake Merritt Bart Station, CA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,406 | - | No Change | |
Condos | $2,750 | - | No Change | |
Houses | $5,500 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,588
Last year
12%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,507
Last year
8%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,455
Last year
12%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,292
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$10,000
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Lake Merritt Bart Station, CA.
Apartments
Average rent
$2,406
Condos
Average rent
$2,750
Houses
Average rent
$5,500
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
4d ago
11th St & Franklin St, Oakland, CA 94607
1 bed
1 bath
$825–$1,284
Apartment for rent
Available May 30
3d ago
1530 Harrison St, Oakland, CA 94612
1 bed
1 bath
$1,400
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Merritt apartment for rent in Oakland
324 International Blvd #324, Oakland, CA 94606
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,500
$3,200
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 24
58m ago
Verified
255 9th Ave, Oakland, CA 94606
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,615–$6,634
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1100 Webster St, Oakland, CA 94607
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,710–$4,500
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1100 6th Ave, Oakland, CA 94606
Studio
1 bath
$4,300
Apartment for rent
3d ago
777 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94607
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,595–$3,640
Apartment for rent
58m ago
Verified
255 9th Ave, Oakland, CA 94606
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,615–$6,634
Price drop
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
101 Embarcadero W, Oakland, CA 94607
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,627–$3,637
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1524 1st Ave #404, Oakland, CA 94606
1 bed
1 bath
$2,995
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 9
3d ago
Verified
1824 Lakeshore Ave, Oakland, CA 94606
1 bed
1 bath
$2,225–$2,495
Price drop
Apartment for rent
58m ago
Verified
255 9th Ave, Oakland, CA 94606
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,615–$6,634
Price drop
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
101 Embarcadero W, Oakland, CA 94607
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,627–$3,637
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1824 Lakeshore Ave, Oakland, CA 94606
1 bed
1 bath
$2,225–$2,495
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
518 7th St #11, Oakland, CA 94607
Studio
1 bath
$1,695
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 7
58m ago
Verified
255 9th Ave, Oakland, CA 94606
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,615–$6,634
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1824 Lakeshore Ave, Oakland, CA 94606
1 bed
1 bath
$2,225–$2,495
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4h ago
1515 Webster St, Oakland, CA 94612
Studio
1 bath
$1,050–$1,200
Apartment for rent
4h ago
1438 Madison St, Oakland, CA 94612
Studio
1 bath
$1,295–$1,350
Apartment for rent
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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 $2,445 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Oakland?
Average rent prices in Oakland have increased by 6% since last year.
How does Oakland rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Oakland is 29% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $545 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 $98,000/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).