Last updated on September 3, 2026

Average rent in
Temescal, Oakland, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Temescal

$2,197/mo

decreased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Temescal is $2,197 per month as of August 2026. This is 15% above the national average rent, or $287 more per month.

$3.60

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Temescal

19

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Temescal 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 Temescal, Oakland, CA

Average rent prices in Temescal have increased by 15% over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 Temescal, Oakland, CA

Rent prices in Temescal vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Temescal is $2,095, whereas a house costs $3,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Temescal run $2,095 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,599.

Listings

Studio

$1,675

6%

21%

1 bedroom

$2,183

8%

1%

2 bedroom

$3,120

2%

14%

3 bedroom

$3,395

6%

10%

4 bedroom

$2,948

No Change

1%

Studio

Average rent

$1,675

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

21%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,183

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,120

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

14%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,395

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,948

Last year

1%

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

Compare median rent prices in Temescal and Elmwood by all bedroom counts and property types.

Temescal

Median rent price$2,197
increased by15%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,795
increased by46%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Temescal, Oakland, CA is 21% lower than the median rent in Elmwood, Berkeley, CA.

Discover rentals in Temescal, Oakland, CA

514-524 41st St - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.4

Very good

514-524 41st St

514 41st St, Oakland, CA 94609

Studio

1 bath

$1,245

Apartment for rent

524 41st St #D - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Temescal apartment for rent in Oakland

Studio

1 bath

$1,245

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 15

535 41st Street - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

8h ago

8.1

Very good

535 41st Street

535 41st St, Oakland, CA 94609

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$1,650–$1,895

Apartment for rent

5115 Shattuck Ave #5115B - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Temescal apartment for rent in Oakland

5113-5115 Shattuck Ave - 5115B

5115 Shattuck Ave #5115B, Oakland, CA 94609

2 beds

1 bath

$2,500

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 31

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Frequently asked questions for Temescal, Oakland, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Temescal rental market.

How much is rent in Temescal?

The average rent in Temescal is $2,197 per month as of August 29, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Temescal?

Average rent prices in Temescal have increased by 15% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.

How does Temescal rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Temescal is 15% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $287 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Temescal?

To comfortably afford rent in Temescal, you'd need to earn approximately $88,000/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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