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Last updated on July 30, 2026
Average rent in
Chinatown, Oakland, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 30, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Chinatown
$1,895/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Chinatown is $1,895 per month as of July 2026. This is 2% below the national average rent, or $35 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Chinatown
17
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Chinatown rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Chinatown, Oakland, CA
Average rent prices in Chinatown have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 1% 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
Chinatown, Oakland, CA
Rent prices in Chinatown vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Chinatown is $1,995, whereas a house costs $2,850. 1-bedroom apartments in Chinatown run $1,284 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,000.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,648 | No Change | 12% | |
1 bedroom | $2,322 | 5% | 26% | |
2 bedroom | $3,100 | No Change | 27% | |
3 bedroom | $4,330 | No Change | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $1,760 | - | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Civic Center | $2,242 | |
Clinton | $2,121 | |
Ivy Hill | $1,850 | |
Pill Hill | $2,717 | |
Produce And Waterfront | $2,592 | |
Ralph Bunche | $2,225 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,995 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,995 | 3% | 36% | |
Houses | $2,850 |  1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,648
Last year
12%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,322
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
26%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,100
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
27%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,330
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,760
Civic Center
Average rent
$2,242
Clinton
Average rent
$2,121
Ivy Hill
Average rent
$1,850
Pill Hill
Average rent
$2,717
Produce And Waterfront
Average rent
$2,592
Ralph Bunche
Average rent
$2,225
Apartments
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,995
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
36%
Houses
Average rent
$2,850
Last 30 days
1%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Chinatown, 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 Chinatown, Oakland, CA compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Chinatown and Civic Center by all bedroom counts and property types.
Chinatown
2%lower than the national median
16%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Chinatown, Oakland, CA is 15% lower than the median rent in Civic Center, Oakland, CA.
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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
5d+ ago
Chinatown apartment for rent in Oakland
375 12th St #1, Oakland, CA 94607
2 beds
1 bath
$1,995
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Chinatown condo for rent in Oakland
801 Franklin St #1004, Oakland, CA 94607
2 beds
2 baths
$2,995
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
1100 Webster St, Oakland, CA 94607
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,710–$4,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1100 Webster St, Oakland, CA 94607
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,710–$4,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Chinatown condo for rent in Oakland
989 Franklin St, Oakland, CA 94607
1 bed
1 bath
$2,195
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
1100 Webster St, Oakland, CA 94607
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,710–$4,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Chinatown condo for rent in Oakland
423 7th St #1, Oakland, CA 94607
2 beds
2 baths
$3,200
Condo for rent
Available Jul 23
1d ago
410 7th St, Oakland, CA 94607
1 bed
1 bath
$2,100
Apartment for rent
3d ago
11th St & Franklin St, Oakland, CA 94607
1 bed
1 bath
$1,191–$1,284
Apartment for rent
Available May 31
5d+ ago
Chinatown apartment for rent in Oakland
375 12th St #1, Oakland, CA 94607
2 beds
1 bath
$1,995
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Chinatown, Oakland, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Chinatown rental market.
How much is rent in Chinatown?
The average rent in Chinatown is $1,895 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Chinatown?
Average rent prices in Chinatown have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.
How does Chinatown rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Chinatown is 2% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $35 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Chinatown?
To comfortably afford rent in Chinatown, you'd need to earn approximately $76,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
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).