Bedroom count
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Last updated on August 17, 2026
Average rent in
Oakland, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on August 17, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Oakland
$2,780/mo
18%vs previous year
The average rent in Oakland is $2,780 per month as of August 2026. This is 44% above the national average rent, or $855 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Oakland
13
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Oakland rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Oakland, NJ, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Oakland, NJ
Average rent prices in Oakland have increased by 88% over the last month and have decreased by 18% 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
Oakland, NJ
Rent prices in Oakland vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Oakland is $2,747, whereas a house costs $4,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Oakland run $2,450 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,850.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,685 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $2,350 | 12% |  23% | |
2 bedroom | $2,946 | 8% | 41% | |
3 bedroom | $4,955 | 6% | 13% | |
4 bedroom | $22,250 | 2% | 274% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Oakland, NJ.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,747 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,850 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $4,000 | 18% | No Change | |
Rooms | $900 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,685
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,350
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
23%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,946
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
41%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,955
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
13%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$22,250
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
274%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Oakland, NJ.
Apartments
Average rent
$2,747
Condos
Average rent
$2,850
Houses
Average rent
$4,000
Last 30 days
18%
Rooms
Average rent
$900
The table above reflects average rent prices in Oakland, NJ, 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 Oakland, NJ compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Oakland and Butler by all bedroom counts and property types.
Oakland
44%higher than the national median
50%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Oakland, NJ is 4% lower than the median rent in Butler, NJ.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,895
23%$2,500
11%$3,275
4%$5,812
114%$2,973
17%$3,050
42%$2,892
9%$3,000
4%$2,970
6%$3,255
2%$3,000
77%$2,200
5%Discover rentals in Oakland, NJ
5d+ ago
House for rent in Oakland
26 Grandview Ave, Oakland, NJ 07436
3 beds
2 baths
$3,800
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Oakland
533 Ramapo Valley Rd, Oakland, NJ 07436
4 beds
3 baths
$5,200
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Oakland
101 Lakeshore Dr, Oakland, NJ 07436
5 beds
3 baths
$9,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Oakland
533 Ramapo Valley Rd, Oakland, NJ 07436
4 beds
3 baths
$5,200
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Oakland
26 Grandview Ave, Oakland, NJ 07436
3 beds
2 baths
$3,800
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Oakland
191 Lakeshore Dr, Oakland, NJ 07436
4 beds
2 baths
$7,500
House for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Oakland, NJ
Quick answers to common questions about the Oakland rental market.
How much is rent in Oakland?
The average rent in Oakland is $2,780 per month as of August 15, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Oakland?
Average rent prices in Oakland have increased by 88% over the last month and have decreased by 18% since last year.
How does Oakland rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Oakland is 44% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $855 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Oakland?
To comfortably afford rent in Oakland, you'd need to earn approximately $111,000/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).