Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on December 22, 2025

Average rent in
Oakland, CA

Last updated on December 22, 2025

Last updated on December 22, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Oakland, CA is $2,150. This is +13%, or $244, higher than the national average.

$3.14

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,150

decreased by3%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

810

for rent on Zumper.com

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Oakland, CA is $2,150. This is +13%, or $244, higher than the national average.

$3.14

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

14%
68%
14%
3%
2%
$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 increased by 2% in the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 $2,040. A 1-bedroom apartment in Oakland, CA costs about $1,900 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,595. Houses for rent in Oakland, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,297.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,927

2%

No Change

2 bedroom

$2,650

No Change

No Change

3 bedroom

$3,200

3%

8%

4 bedroom

$3,965

1%

7%

Studio

$1,595

1%

5%

Studio

Average rent

$1,595

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,927

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,650

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,965

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

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$2,150
increased by13%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,531
increased by33%

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.

More data insights and reports

View the National Rent Report

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Average rent in
Nearby cities

Explore rent trends in other markets

Alameda

$2,531

increased by1%

Last year

Berkeley

$2,500

decreased by2%

Last year

Concord

$2,395

decreased by6%

Last year

Hayward

$2,300

decreased by2%

Last year

Pinole

$2,297

increased by10%

Last year

Richmond

$2,292

increased by1%

Last year

San Francisco Bay Area

$4,200

N/A

Last year

San Francisco

$3,629

increased by11%

Last year

San Leandro

$2,443

decreased by5%

Last year

San Mateo

$3,169

increased by6%

Last year

South San Francisco

$3,670

increased by30%

Last year

Walnut Creek

$2,896

decreased by7%

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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Discover rentals in Oakland, CA

990 55th Street #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Gaskill house for rent in Oakland

1 bed

2 baths

$750

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Available Dec 1

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20h ago

7.2

Very good

Common at The Brooklyn

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1 bed

1 bath

$825–$1,284

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5d+ ago

Gaskill house for rent in Oakland

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990 55th Street #1, Oakland, CA 94608

1 bed

2 baths

$895

House for rent

Available Dec 1

990 55th Street #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Gaskill house for rent in Oakland

North Oakland Share Two Bedroom House

990 55th Street #2, Oakland, CA 94608

1 bed

1 bath

$895

House for rent

Available Dec 1

925 61st St / 6037 Market St - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

6.8

Good

925 61st St / 6037 Market St

925 925 61st St / 6037 Market St, Oakland, CA 94608

1 bed

1 bath

$995

Apartment for rent

873 32nd Street - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

2d ago

7.2

Very good

873 32nd Street

873 32nd St, Oakland, CA 94608

1–4 beds

1–2 baths

$1,063–$2,748

Apartment for rent

618 14th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Uptown apartment for rent in Oakland

1 bed

1 bath

$1,095

Apartment for rent

2318 9th Avenue #C0 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Clinton apartment for rent in Oakland

1 bed

1 bath

$1,199

Apartment for rent