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Last updated on June 15, 2026
Average rent in
Chinatown, Oakland, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 15, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Chinatown
$2,415/mo
26%vs previous year
The average rent in Chinatown is $2,415 per month as of June 2026. This is 24% above the national average rent, or $465 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Chinatown
13
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Chinatown rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Chinatown, Oakland, CA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Chinatown, Oakland, CA
Average rent prices in Chinatown have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 26% 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 $2,099, whereas a house costs $4,195. 1-bedroom apartments in Chinatown run $1,284 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,000.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,755 | No Change | 23% | |
1 bedroom | $2,098 |  5% | 19% | |
2 bedroom | $3,150 | 5% | 9% | |
3 bedroom | $4,800 | No Change | 20% | |
4 bedroom | $1,630 | - | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Civic Center | $2,580 | |
Clinton | $2,197 | |
Ivy Hill | $1,910 | |
Pill Hill | $2,578 | |
Produce And Waterfront | $2,598 | |
Ralph Bunche | $1,695 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,099 | 9% | No Change | |
Condos | $4,400 | 13% | - | |
Houses | $4,195 | 1% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,755
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
23%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,098
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
19%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,150
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
9%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,800
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
20%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,630
Civic Center
Average rent
$2,580
Clinton
Average rent
$2,197
Ivy Hill
Average rent
$1,910
Pill Hill
Average rent
$2,578
Produce And Waterfront
Average rent
$2,598
Ralph Bunche
Average rent
$1,695
Apartments
Average rent
$2,099
Last 30 days
9%
Condos
Average rent
$4,400
Last 30 days
13%
Houses
Average rent
$4,195
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
24%higher than the national median
32%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Chinatown, Oakland, CA is 6% lower than the median rent in Civic Center, Oakland, CA.
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11h ago
11th St & Franklin St, Oakland, CA 94607
1 bed
1 bath
$825–$1,284
Apartment for rent
Available May 30
2d ago
392 11th St, Oakland, CA 94607
1 bed
1 bath
$850
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5d+ ago
Chinatown apartment for rent in Oakland
375 12th St #6, Oakland, CA 94607
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1100 Webster St, Oakland, CA 94607
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,710–$4,500
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3d ago
1100 Webster St, Oakland, CA 94607
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,710–$4,500
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1100 Webster St, Oakland, CA 94607
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,710–$4,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Chinatown apartment for rent in Oakland
375 12th St #6, Oakland, CA 94607
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100
Apartment for rent
11h ago
11th St & Franklin St, Oakland, CA 94607
1 bed
1 bath
$825–$1,284
Apartment for rent
Available May 30
2d ago
392 11th St, Oakland, CA 94607
1 bed
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
11h 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 #6, Oakland, CA 94607
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100
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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 $2,415 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Chinatown?
Average rent prices in Chinatown have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 26% since last year.
How does Chinatown rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Chinatown is 24% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $465 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 $97,000/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).