Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on November 7, 2025

Average rent in
Oakland, CA

Last updated on November 7, 2025

Last updated on November 7, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Oakland, CA is $2,108. This is +9%, or $171, higher than the national average.

$3.06

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,108

decreased by4%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

827

for rent on Zumper.com

As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Oakland, CA is $2,108. This is +9%, or $171, higher than the national average.

$3.06

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

14%
69%
14%
2%
1%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

59%
41%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Oakland, CA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Oakland, CA have decreased by 2% in the last month and have decreased by 4% in the last year.

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

Rent comparables in
Oakland, CA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Oakland, CA is $2,055. A 1-bedroom apartment in Oakland, CA costs about $1,945 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,500. Houses for rent in Oakland, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,000.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,925

1%

1%

2 bedroom

$2,600

1%

2%

3 bedroom

$3,000

3%

1%

4 bedroom

$3,895

4%

2%

Studio

$1,550

1%

6%

Studio

Average rent

$1,550

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,925

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,895

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

2%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Oakland, 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.

Compare rent prices in Oakland, CA to other cities

Median rent prices in Oakland, CA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Alameda, CA.

Oakland

Median rent price$2,108
increased by9%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,512
increased by30%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Oakland, CA is 16% lower than the median rent in Alameda, CA.

More data insights and reports

View the National Rent Report

National Rent Report

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Annual Rent Report

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Average rent in
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Alameda

$2,512

increased by3%

Last year

Berkeley

$2,495

Flat

Last year

Concord

$2,350

decreased by1%

Last year

Hayward

$2,295

increased by1%

Last year

Pinole

$2,272

decreased by19%

Last year

Richmond

$2,300

increased by2%

Last year

San Francisco Bay Area

$4,410

N/A

Last year

San Francisco

$3,575

increased by8%

Last year

San Leandro

$2,150

decreased by10%

Last year

San Mateo

$3,395

increased by5%

Last year

South San Francisco

$3,481

increased by33%

Last year

Walnut Creek

$2,927

decreased by6%

Last year

Cost of living in
Oakland, CA

The overall cost of living in Oakland, CA is 38% higher than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

17% higher

Groceries

17% higher

Health

23% higher

Housing

70% higher

Transportation

41% higher

Utilities

58% higher

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1 bed

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392 11th St, Oakland, CA 94607

Studio

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2 baths

$900

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1 bed

1 bath

$1,006

Condo for rent

1811 27th Ave - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.8

Very good

1811 27th Ave

1811 27th Ave, Oakland, CA 94601

1 bed

1 bath

$1,191

Apartment for rent

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Rent special

27m ago

8.4

Very good

2701 High Street

2701 High St, Oakland, CA 94619

Studio–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,298–$2,683

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