Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 12, 2026
Average rent in
Oakland, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 12, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Oakland rent stands today
Oakland, CA rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $2,200/month. Month over month, rent softened 1.2%, showing a recent easing in the market.
Compared to national trends
Oakland runs 14.3% more expensive than the $1,925/month national median, positioning it as a pricier coastal metro with 576 total rentals available.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios rent for $1,595/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,999/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,595/month. Larger units include 3-bed and 4+ bed units both at $3,300/month. The $1,999/month median for 1-bedrooms is a common target for many renters.
Median rent
Median rent in Oakland
$2,200/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Oakland is $2,200 per month as of August 2026. This is 14% above the national average rent, or $275 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Oakland
576
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Oakland rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Oakland, CA
Average rent prices in Oakland have decreased by 1% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Oakland, CA
Rent prices in Oakland vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Oakland is $2,118, whereas a house costs $3,195. 1-bedroom apartments in Oakland run $1,995 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,495.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,595 |  2% |  5% | |
1 bedroom | $1,999 | No Change | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $2,595 | 3% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $3,300 | 3% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $3,300 | 10% | 3% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Adams Point | $2,095 | |
Chinatown | $2,580 | |
Cleveland Heights | $2,095 | |
Clinton | $2,096 | |
Downtown Oakland | $2,495 | |
Northgate Waverly | $2,425 | |
Oakland Ave Harrison St | $2,150 | |
Pill Hill | $2,375 | |
Produce And Waterfront | $2,507 | |
Ralph Bunche | $2,154 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,118 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,550 | 8% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,195 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,150 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,595
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,999
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,595
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,300
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,300
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
3%
Northgate Waverly
Average rent
$2,425
Downtown Oakland
Average rent
$2,495
Produce And Waterfront
Average rent
$2,507
Adams Point
Average rent
$2,095
Pill Hill
Average rent
$2,375
Oakland Ave Harrison St
Average rent
$2,150
Cleveland Heights
Average rent
$2,095
Clinton
Average rent
$2,096
Ralph Bunche
Average rent
$2,154
Chinatown
Average rent
$2,580
Apartments
Average rent
$2,118
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,550
Last 30 days
8%
Houses
Average rent
$3,195
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,150
Last 30 days
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.
How does rent in Oakland, CA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Oakland and Alameda by all bedroom counts and property types.
Oakland
14%higher than the national median
35%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Oakland, CA is 15% lower than the median rent in Alameda, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$2,600
2%$2,495
7%$2,350
2%$2,450
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3%$4,495
$4,315
21%$2,304
1%$3,400
3%$3,175
4%$3,000
7%Cost of living in Oakland, CA
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 17% higher |
| Groceries | 14% higher |
| Health | 21% higher |
| Housing | 56% higher |
| Transportation | 38% higher |
| Utilities | 44% higher |
Discover rentals in Oakland, CA
7h ago
9800 Macarthur Blvd, Oakland, CA 94605
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$764–$1,831
Apartment for rent
2d ago
11th St & Franklin St, Oakland, CA 94607
1 bed
1 bath
$825–$1,284
Apartment for rent
Available May 30
4d ago
392 11th St, Oakland, CA 94607
1 bed
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Gaskill house for rent in Oakland
990 55th St #2, Oakland, CA 94608
1 bed
2 baths
$885
House for rent
Available Aug 8
5d+ ago
Verified
5 beds
3 baths
$11,951
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
1508 Magnolia St, Oakland, CA 94607
2–5 beds
1–2 baths
$5,029–$9,218
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Piedmont Pines house for rent in Oakland
6048 Chelton Dr, Oakland, CA 94611
4 beds
3 baths
$8,950
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$9,170
$8,772
Price drop
Apartment for rent
55m ago
Verified
2330 Webster St, Oakland, CA 94612
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,050–$8,066
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
1950 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612
Studio–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,665–$7,015
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
255 9th Ave, Oakland, CA 94606
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,639–$5,799
Price drop
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
950 63rd St, Oakland, CA 94608
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,562–$3,254
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$5,245
House for rent
Available Sep 7
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$3,125
House for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Verified
5 beds
3 baths
$4,995
House for rent
Available Jun 1
55m ago
Verified
2330 Webster St, Oakland, CA 94612
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,050–$8,066
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
1950 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612
Studio–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,665–$7,015
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
255 9th Ave, Oakland, CA 94606
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,639–$5,799
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1759 Seminary Ave, Oakland, CA 94621
1 bed
1 bath
$1,895
Price drop
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Oakland, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Oakland rental market.
How much is rent in Oakland?
The average rent in Oakland is $2,200 per month as of August 8, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Oakland?
Average rent prices in Oakland have decreased by 1% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Oakland rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Oakland is 14% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $275 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Oakland?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Oakland are Adams Point ($2,095/mo), Cleveland Heights ($2,095/mo), and Clinton ($2,096/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Oakland?
To comfortably afford rent in Oakland, you'd need to earn approximately $88,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Oakland?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Oakland average around $2,020/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,650/month, both up about 1% year over year.
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).