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Last updated on October 29, 2026
Average rent in
Chinatown, Oakland, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 29, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Chinatown
$2,400/mo
14%vs previous year
The average rent in Chinatown is $2,400 per month as of October 2026. This is 26% above the national average rent, or $500 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Chinatown
17
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 15% over the last month and have increased by 14% 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 $2,480, whereas a house costs $6,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Chinatown run $2,580 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,364.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,730 | No Change |  6% | |
1 bedroom | $2,611 | 71% | 54% | |
2 bedroom | $3,358 | No Change | 22% | |
3 bedroom | $3,075 | No Change | 12% | |
4 bedroom | $6,000 | - | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Civic Center | $2,638 | |
Clinton | $2,147 | |
Ivy Hill | $2,333 | |
Pill Hill | $2,414 | |
Produce And Waterfront | $2,799 | |
Ralph Bunche | $1,675 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,480 | 2% | 25% | |
Condos | $2,495 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $6,000 | No Change | - | |
Rooms | $1,145 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,730
Last year
6%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,611
Last 30 days
71%
Last year
54%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,358
Last year
22%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,075
Last year
12%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$6,000
Civic Center
Average rent
$2,638
Clinton
Average rent
$2,147
Ivy Hill
Average rent
$2,333
Pill Hill
Average rent
$2,414
Produce And Waterfront
Average rent
$2,799
Ralph Bunche
Average rent
$1,675
Apartments
Average rent
$2,480
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
25%
Condos
Average rent
$2,495
Houses
Average rent
$6,000
Rooms
Average rent
$1,145
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
26%higher than the national median
39%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Chinatown, Oakland, CA is 9% 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
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available May 30
1d ago
Verified
324 10th St #304, Oakland, CA 94607
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,521
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 11
5d+ ago
1100 Webster St, Oakland, CA 94607
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,710–$4,500
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Chinatown apartment for rent in Oakland
1 bed
1 bath
$2,250
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Chinatown condo for rent in Oakland
989 Franklin St, Oakland, CA 94607
1 bed
1 bath
$2,195
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
1d ago
Verified
324 10th St #304, Oakland, CA 94607
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,521
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 11
5d+ ago
1100 Webster St, Oakland, CA 94607
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,710–$4,500
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Chinatown apartment for rent in Oakland
1 bed
1 bath
$2,250
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
324 10th St #304, Oakland, CA 94607
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,521
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 11
5d+ ago
1100 Webster St, Oakland, CA 94607
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,710–$4,500
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Chinatown condo for rent in Oakland
989 Franklin St, Oakland, CA 94607
1 bed
1 bath
$2,195
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Chinatown apartment for rent in Oakland
1 bed
1 bath
$2,250
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.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 $2,400 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Chinatown?
Average rent prices in Chinatown have increased by 15% over the last month and have increased by 14% since last year.
How does Chinatown rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Chinatown is 26% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $500 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Chinatown?
To comfortably afford rent in Chinatown, you'd need to earn approximately $96,000/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).