Bedroom count
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Last updated on September 26, 2026
Average rent in
Oakland, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 26, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Oakland rent stands today
Oakland, CA rent rose 4.4% year over year, with a current median of $2,298/month. Renters today are paying $60 more per month on average than last year, with rents at the peak level of $2,350/month in September 2026.
Compared to national trends
Oakland runs 20.9% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, with 571 total rentals available.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Oakland rent for $1,654/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,095/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,694/month, with 3-bedrooms at $3,295/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,995/month. These figures reflect the range renters face by bedroom size.
Median rent
Median rent in Oakland
$2,297/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Oakland is $2,297 per month as of September 2026. This is 21% above the national average rent, or $397 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Oakland
571
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Oakland rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Oakland, CA
Average rent prices in Oakland have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 4% 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 $2,200, whereas a house costs $3,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Oakland run $2,095 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,635.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,654 | No Change | 5% | |
1 bedroom | $2,095 | No Change | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $2,694 | 1% | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $3,295 | No Change |  6% | |
4 bedroom | $3,995 | 1% | 8% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Adams Point | $1,995 | |
Cleveland Heights | $2,350 | |
Clinton | $2,250 | |
Downtown Oakland | $2,515 | |
Hoover Foster | $2,395 | |
Meadow Brook | $1,722 | |
Northgate Waverly | $2,500 | |
Oakland Ave Harrison St | $2,720 | |
Produce And Waterfront | $2,650 | |
Ralph Bunche | $1,878 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,200 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,397 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,200 | 4% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,145 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,654
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,095
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,694
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,295
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,995
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
8%
Northgate Waverly
Average rent
$2,500
Produce And Waterfront
Average rent
$2,650
Adams Point
Average rent
$1,995
Oakland Ave Harrison St
Average rent
$2,720
Meadow Brook
Average rent
$1,722
Ralph Bunche
Average rent
$1,878
Cleveland Heights
Average rent
$2,350
Downtown Oakland
Average rent
$2,515
Clinton
Average rent
$2,250
Hoover Foster
Average rent
$2,395
Apartments
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,397
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
4%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,145
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
21%higher than the national median
42%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
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,700
6%$2,595
8%$2,299
1%$2,504
6%$2,650
2%$2,450
6%$4,950
$4,495
20%$2,304
2%$3,593
3%$3,800
3%$3,089
5%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 | 18% higher |
| Groceries | 15% higher |
| Health | 22% higher |
| Housing | 55% higher |
| Transportation | 38% higher |
| Utilities | 42% higher |
Discover rentals in Oakland, CA
4h ago
9800 Macarthur Blvd, Oakland, CA 94605
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$819–$1,960
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
11th St & Franklin St, Oakland, CA 94607
1 bed
1 bath
$825–$1,284
Apartment for rent
Available May 30
5d+ ago
Gaskill house for rent in Oakland
990 55th St #4, Oakland, CA 94608
1 bed
2 baths
$885
House for rent
Available Sep 4
4d ago
2117 106th Ave, Oakland, CA 94603
1 bed
1 bath
$1,000
House for rent
Available Sep 26
15h ago
Caballo Hills apartment for rent in Oakland
5 beds
5 baths
$20,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
5 beds
3 baths
$12,350
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Trestle Glen house for rent in Oakland
5 beds
4.5 baths
$11,995
House for rent
23h ago
Verified
1508 Magnolia St, Oakland, CA 94607
2–5 beds
1–2 baths
$4,925–$9,218
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
255 9th Ave, Oakland, CA 94606
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,539–$6,250
Price drop
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
2330 Webster St, Oakland, CA 94612
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,763–$8,557
Price drop
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
101 Embarcadero W, Oakland, CA 94607
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,977–$3,347
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
421 25th St, Oakland, CA 94612
Studio –3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,308–$3,499
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 23
1d ago
Verified
2500 Webster St, Oakland, CA 94612
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,455–$2,668
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 18
2d ago
Verified
950 63rd St, Oakland, CA 94608
2 beds
2 baths
$3,163
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,159
$2,995
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 9
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,132
Condo for rent
Available Sep 8
1h ago
Verified
255 9th Ave, Oakland, CA 94606
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,539–$6,250
Price drop
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
2330 Webster St, Oakland, CA 94612
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,763–$8,557
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2500 Webster St, Oakland, CA 94612
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,455–$2,668
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 18
1d ago
Verified
421 25th St, Oakland, CA 94612
1 bed
1 bath
$2,308–$2,521
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 22
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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 $2,297 per month as of September 19, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Oakland?
Average rent prices in Oakland have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.
How does Oakland rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Oakland is 21% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $397 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Oakland?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Oakland are Meadow Brook ($1,722/mo), Ralph Bunche ($1,878/mo), and Adams Point ($1,995/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Oakland?
To comfortably afford rent in Oakland, you'd need to earn approximately $92,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Oakland?
December offers the best timing for apartment hunting in Oakland, with the lowest seasonal rents and reduced competition from other renters. February sees the highest rents, with roughly a 4.8% difference between peak and off-peak months.
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).