Average Rent in Chinatown, Oakland, CA and Rent Price Trends

Rent price summary for
Chinatown, Oakland, CA

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Chinatown, Oakland, CA is $2,147. This is +9% higher than the national average.

$3.77

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,147

over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

20

for rent on Zumper.com

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Chinatown, Oakland, CA is $2,147. This is +9% higher than the national average.

$3.77

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

18%

75%

$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500

$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000

$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500

Households

72%

28%

Renter-occupied

Owner-occupied

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 comparables in
Chinatown, Oakland, CA
The monthly rent for an apartment in Chinatown, Oakland, CA is $1,982. A 1-bedroom apartment in Chinatown, Oakland, CA costs about $1,700 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,000. Houses for rent in Chinatown, Oakland, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,900.


1 bedroom	$2,177	2%	27%
2 bedroom	$2,945	2%	26%
3 bedroom	$7,500	No Change	108%
4 bedroom	$1,417	-	-
Studio	$1,650	No Change	8%

		Comparables
Civic Center	$2,250
Clinton	$1,795
Ivy Hill	$1,650
Pill Hill	$2,401
Produce And Waterfront	$2,708
Ralph Bunche	$1,694


Apartments	$1,982	No Change	No Change
Condos	$2,850	5%	No Change
Houses	$2,900	2%	-

Studio

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,177

Last 30 days

Last year

27%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,945

Last 30 days

Last year

26%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$7,500

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

108%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,417

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.

Compare rent prices in Chinatown, Oakland, CA to other neighborhoods

Median rent prices in Chinatown, Oakland, CA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Civic Center, Oakland, CA.

Chinatown

Median rent price$2,147

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,250

14%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Chinatown, Oakland, CA is 5% lower than the median rent in Civic Center, Oakland, CA.

More data insights and reports

National Rent Report

Canadian Rent Report

Annual Rent Report

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