Last updated on June 4, 2026

Average rent in
Grand Lake, Oakland, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Grand Lake

$2,390/mo

increased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Grand Lake is $2,390 per month as of May 2026. This is 23% above the national average rent, or $440 more per month.

$4.20

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Grand Lake

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Grand Lake rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Grand Lake, Oakland, CA

Average rent prices in Grand Lake have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 6% 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 Grand Lake, Oakland, CA

Rent prices in Grand Lake vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Grand Lake is $2,385, whereas a house costs $1,425. 1-bedroom apartments in Grand Lake run $2,245 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,395.

Listings

Studio

$1,868

17%

9%

1 bedroom

$2,195

5%

4%

2 bedroom

$2,727

6%

18%

3 bedroom

$4,500

17%

10%

Studio

Average rent

$1,868

Last 30 days

17%

Last year

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,195

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,727

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

18%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,500

Last 30 days

17%

Last year

10%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Grand Lake, 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 Grand Lake, Oakland, CA compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Grand Lake and Hoover Foster by all bedroom counts and property types.

Grand Lake

Median rent price$2,390
increased by23%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,272
increased by17%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Grand Lake, Oakland, CA is 5% higher than the median rent in Hoover Foster, Oakland, CA.

Discover rentals in Grand Lake, Oakland, CA

477 Jean St #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Grand Lake apartment for rent in Oakland

Apartment for rent

580 Jean St - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

9.2

Excellent

580 Jean St

580 Jean St, Oakland, CA 94610

2 beds

1 bath

$2,250

Apartment for rent

475 Weldon Ave. - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.7

Very good

475 Weldon Ave.

475 Weldon Ave, Oakland, CA 94610

2 beds

1 bath

$2,545

Apartment for rent

671 Vernon Street - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

9.6

Excellent

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671 Vernon Street

671 Vernon St, Oakland, CA 94610

2 beds

1 bath

$2,650

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Grand Lake, Oakland, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Grand Lake rental market.

How much is rent in Grand Lake?

The average rent in Grand Lake is $2,390 per month as of May 23, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Grand Lake?

Average rent prices in Grand Lake have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.

How does Grand Lake rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Grand Lake is 23% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $440 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Grand Lake?

To comfortably afford rent in Grand Lake, 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).

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