Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 30, 2026
Average rent in
Downtown Oakland, Oakland, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Downtown Oakland
$2,397/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Downtown Oakland is $2,397 per month as of October 2026. This is 26% above the national average rent, or $497 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Downtown Oakland
24
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Downtown Oakland rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Downtown Oakland, Oakland, CA
Average rent prices in Downtown Oakland have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased 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
Downtown Oakland, Oakland, CA
Rent prices in Downtown Oakland vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Downtown Oakland is $2,470, whereas a house costs $4,747. 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Oakland run $2,392 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,239.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,628 | No Change | 22% | |
1 bedroom | $2,392 |  1% | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $3,224 | 51% | 13% | |
3 bedroom | $2,825 | 30% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $4,000 | 1% | 152% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Adams Point | $2,045 | |
Cleveland Heights | $2,172 | |
Merritt | $1,925 | |
Northgate Waverly | $2,470 | |
Piedmont Avenue | $2,295 | |
Temescal | $2,595 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,470 | 1% | 10% | |
Condos | $2,495 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $4,747 | 6% | - | |
Rooms | $1,145 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,628
Last year
22%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,392
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,224
Last 30 days
51%
Last year
13%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,825
Last 30 days
30%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,000
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
152%
Adams Point
Average rent
$2,045
Cleveland Heights
Average rent
$2,172
Merritt
Average rent
$1,925
Northgate Waverly
Average rent
$2,470
Piedmont Avenue
Average rent
$2,295
Temescal
Average rent
$2,595
Apartments
Average rent
$2,470
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
10%
Condos
Average rent
$2,495
Houses
Average rent
$4,747
Last 30 days
6%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,145
The table above reflects average rent prices in Downtown Oakland, 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 Downtown Oakland, Oakland, CA compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Downtown Oakland and Adams Point by all bedroom counts and property types.
Downtown Oakland
26%higher than the national median
8%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Oakland, Oakland, CA is 17% higher than the median rent in Adams Point, Oakland, CA.
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Discover rentals in Downtown Oakland, Oakland, CA
5d+ ago
Downtown Oakland apartment for rent in Oakland
1515 Webster St #5-517, Oakland, CA 94612
Studio
1 bath
$1,050
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 Oct 24
5d+ ago
Downtown Oakland apartment for rent in Oakland
1515 Webster St #5-506, Oakland, CA 94612
Studio
1 bath
$1,050
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 Oct 25
5d+ ago
Downtown Oakland apartment for rent in Oakland
1515 Webster St #5-502, Oakland, CA 94612
Studio
1 bath
$1,050
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 Oct 24
5d+ ago
Downtown Oakland apartment for rent in Oakland
1515 Webster St #5-515, Oakland, CA 94612
Studio
1 bath
$1,100
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 Oct 24
5d+ ago
Downtown Oakland apartment for rent in Oakland
1 bed
1 bath
$3,014
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
2d ago
1425 Harrison St, Oakland, CA 94612
Studio
1 bath
$1,628
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
3d ago
1605 Clay St, Oakland, CA 94612
2 beds
1 bath
$2,395
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
316 12th St, Oakland, CA 94607
2 beds
1 bath
$2,395
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
2d ago
1425 Harrison St, Oakland, CA 94612
Studio
1 bath
$1,628
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
Downtown Oakland apartment for rent in Oakland
1515 Webster St #5-517, Oakland, CA 94612
Studio
1 bath
$1,050
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 Oct 24
3d ago
1605 Clay St, Oakland, CA 94612
2 beds
1 bath
$2,395
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
Downtown Oakland apartment for rent in Oakland
1515 Webster St #5-517, Oakland, CA 94612
Studio
1 bath
$1,050
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 Oct 24
5d+ ago
Downtown Oakland apartment for rent in Oakland
1515 Webster St #5-515, Oakland, CA 94612
Studio
1 bath
$1,100
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 Oct 24
5d+ ago
Downtown Oakland apartment for rent in Oakland
1515 Webster St #5-506, Oakland, CA 94612
Studio
1 bath
$1,050
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 Oct 25
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Frequently asked questions for Downtown Oakland, Oakland, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Downtown Oakland rental market.
How much is rent in Downtown Oakland?
The average rent in Downtown Oakland is $2,397 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Downtown Oakland?
Average rent prices in Downtown Oakland have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.
How does Downtown Oakland rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Downtown Oakland is 26% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $497 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Downtown Oakland?
To comfortably afford rent in Downtown Oakland, 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).