Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 13, 2026
Last updated on May 13, 2026
Last updated on May 13, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Oakland, CA is $2,200. This is +13%, or $250, higher than the national average.
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As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Oakland, CA is $2,200. This is +13%, or $250, higher than the national average.
average price per square foot
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 prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Oakland, CA have remained the same in the last month and have increased by 1% in the last year.
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
The monthly rent for an apartment in Oakland, CA is $2,150. A 1-bedroom apartment in Oakland, CA costs about $1,995 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,533. Houses for rent in Oakland, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,995.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $2,000 | No Change | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $2,550 | No Change | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $3,295 | 3% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $3,300 | 10% | 13% | |
Studio | $1,549 | 1% | 6% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Adams Point | $1,997 | |
Clinton | $2,198 | |
Downtown Oakland | $2,276 | |
Lakeside | $1,925 | |
Meadow Brook | $1,595 | |
Northgate Waverly | $2,354 | |
Oakland Ave Harrison St | $2,550 | |
Pill Hill | $2,699 | |
Produce And Waterfront | $2,597 | |
Ralph Bunche | $1,685 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,150 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,392 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $2,995 | 4% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,100 | 8% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,549
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,550
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,295
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,300
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
13%
Northgate Waverly
Average rent
$2,354
Downtown Oakland
Average rent
$2,276
Oakland Ave Harrison St
Average rent
$2,550
Produce And Waterfront
Average rent
$2,597
Adams Point
Average rent
$1,997
Pill Hill
Average rent
$2,699
Clinton
Average rent
$2,198
Ralph Bunche
Average rent
$1,685
Lakeside
Average rent
$1,925
Meadow Brook
Average rent
$1,595
Apartments
Average rent
$2,150
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,392
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$2,995
Last 30 days
4%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
8%
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.
Median rent prices in Oakland, CA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Alameda, CA.
Oakland
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Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Oakland, CA is 17% lower than the median rent in Alameda, CA.
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$2,650
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$2,795
Last year
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$2,225
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Hayward
$2,395
Last year
Pinole
$2,995
Last year
Richmond
$2,317
Last year
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$4,000
Last year
San Francisco
$4,000
Last year
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$2,300
Last year
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$3,328
Last year
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$3,636
Last year
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$2,960
Last year
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.
Expensesaccrued by most renters | Average costcompared to national average |
|---|---|
Goods & Services | 17% higher |
Groceries | 17% higher |
Health | 23% higher |
Housing | 70% higher |
Transportation | 41% higher |
Utilities | 58% higher |
5d+ ago
Gaskill house for rent in Oakland
990 55th St #4, Oakland, CA 94608
1 bed
2 baths
$750
House for rent
Available Mar 26
3d ago
11th St & Franklin St, Oakland, CA 94607
1 bed
1 bath
$825–$1,284
Apartment for rent
Available May 30
5d+ ago
392 11th St, Oakland, CA 94607
1 bed
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2775 E 21st St, Oakland, CA 94601
1 bed
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Grand Lake house for rent in Oakland
223 Boulevard Way, Oakland, CA 94610
1 bed
1 bath
$950
House for rent
Available Jun 5
5d+ ago
Old City apartment for rent in Oakland
Apartment for rent
Available May 1
5d+ ago
1811 27th Ave, Oakland, CA 94601
1 bed
1 bath
$1,125
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
8656 Macarthur Blvd, Oakland, CA 94605
1 bed
1 bath
$1,208
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Trestle Glen house for rent in Oakland
5 beds
4.5 baths
$10,995
House for rent
12h ago
Verified
5 beds
2 baths
$9,430
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Fairview Park house for rent in Oakland
396 62nd St, Oakland, CA 94618
3 beds
2 baths
$8,950
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
4 beds
4 baths
$7,895
$7,175
Price drop
House for rent
Available Mar 18
2d ago
240 W Macarthur Blvd, Oakland, CA 94611
2–3 beds
2 baths
$4,023–$6,724
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Pill Hill apartment for rent in Oakland
2701 Telegraph Ave #100, Oakland, CA 94612
Studio
1 bath
$6,500
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 15
8h ago
Verified
6380 Westover Dr #1740, Oakland, CA 94611
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,800–$6,490
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
1950 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612
Studio–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,745–$7,506
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
1950 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612
Studio–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,745–$7,506
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
2500 Webster St, Oakland, CA 94612
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,696–$3,004
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 18
13h ago
Verified
255 9th Ave, Oakland, CA 94606
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,357–$4,675
Price drop
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
421 25th St, Oakland, CA 94612
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,139–$3,594
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 23
1d ago
Verified
101 Embarcadero W, Oakland, CA 94607
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,169–$3,347
Apartment for rent
22h ago
41 Moss Ave, Oakland, CA 94610
2 beds
1 bath
$2,654
Apartment for rent
4d ago
281 Macarthur Blvd, Oakland, CA 94610
2 beds
1 bath
$2,580
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
2500 Webster St, Oakland, CA 94612
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,696–$3,004
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 18
5d+ ago
Verified
5 Embarcadero W #215, Oakland, CA 94607
1 bed
1 bath
$2,300
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 25
4d ago
Verified
Studio
1 bath
$1,395
Apartment for rent
Available May 1
4d ago
Verified
Studio
1 bath
$1,395
Apartment for rent
Available May 1
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,000
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 6
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,000
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 6
12h ago
Verified
5 beds
2 baths
$9,430
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1600 3rd Ave, Oakland, CA 94606
1 bed
1 bath
$1,945–$1,995
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
1950 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612
Studio–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,745–$7,506
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
2500 Webster St, Oakland, CA 94612
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,696–$3,004
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 18
13h ago
Verified
255 9th Ave, Oakland, CA 94606
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,357–$4,675
Price drop
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
2330 Webster St, Oakland, CA 94612
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,942–$7,950
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
421 25th St, Oakland, CA 94612
Studio
1 bath
$2,139–$2,299
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available May 13
1d ago
Verified
101 Embarcadero W, Oakland, CA 94607
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,169–$3,347
Apartment for rent
1d ago
3761 Park Boulevard Way, Oakland, CA 94610
1 bed
1 bath
$1,750
Apartment for rent