Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on February 21, 2026

Average rent in
Oakland, CA

Last updated on February 21, 2026

Last updated on February 21, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Oakland, CA is $2,195. This is +16%, or $295, higher than the national average.

$3.24

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,195

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Total rentals

751

for rent on Zumper.com

As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Oakland, CA is $2,195. This is +16%, or $295, higher than the national average.

$3.24

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

12%
68%
16%
3%
2%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

59%
41%
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 price trends in
Oakland, CA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Oakland, CA have remained the same in the last month and have remained the same in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Oakland, CA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Oakland, CA is $2,100. A 1-bedroom apartment in Oakland, CA costs about $1,949 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,599. Houses for rent in Oakland, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,097.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,950

2%

3%

2 bedroom

$2,650

No Change

2%

3 bedroom

$3,215

4%

5%

4 bedroom

$3,650

11%

5%

Studio

$1,595

1%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$1,595

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,950

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,650

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,215

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,650

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

5%

The table above reflects average rent prices in 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 Oakland, CA to other cities

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

Oakland

Median rent price$2,195
increased by16%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,650
increased by39%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Oakland, CA is 17% lower than the median rent in Alameda, CA.

More data insights and reports

View the National Rent Report

National Rent Report

View the Canadian Rent Report

Canadian Rent Report

View the Annual Rent Report

Annual Rent Report

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Average rent in
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Alameda

$2,650

increased by9%

Last year

Berkeley

$2,712

increased by5%

Last year

Concord

$2,395

decreased by2%

Last year

Hayward

$2,471

decreased by2%

Last year

Pinole

$2,150

decreased by2%

Last year

Richmond

$2,267

increased by2%

Last year

San Francisco Bay Area

$5,440

N/A

Last year

San Francisco

$3,745

increased by14%

Last year

San Leandro

$2,324

Flat

Last year

San Mateo

$3,150

increased by3%

Last year

South San Francisco

$3,200

increased by5%

Last year

Walnut Creek

$3,000

increased by2%

Last year

Cost of living in
Oakland, CA

The overall cost of living in Oakland, CA is 38% higher than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

17% higher

Groceries

17% higher

Health

23% higher

Housing

70% higher

Transportation

41% higher

Utilities

58% higher

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$750

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5d+ ago

7.2

Very good

Common at The Brooklyn

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1 bed

1 bath

$825–$1,284

Apartment for rent

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5d+ ago

Gaskill apartment for rent in Oakland

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990 55th St #2, Oakland, CA 94608

1 bed

1 bath

$998

Apartment for rent

Available Jan 25

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3d ago

Fairfax Business apartment for rent in Oakland

1 bed

1 bath

$1,000

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 16

2775-2777 E.21st Street - Photo 1 of 1

17h ago

8.4

Very good

2775-2777 E.21st Street

2775 E 21st St, Oakland, CA 94601

1 bed

1 bath

$1,050

Apartment for rent

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21h ago

Oak Knoll Golf Links house for rent in Oakland

3440 Oak Knoll Boulevard - 3

3440 Oak Knoll Blvd #3, Oakland, CA 94605

1 bed

1 bath

$1,247

$1,150

Price drop

House for rent

Available Dec 29

27 Town Square Pl - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

North Stonehurst apartment for rent in Oakland

3 beds

2 baths

$1,200

Apartment for rent

Available Mar 1