Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on October 4, 2025

Average rent in
Oakland, CA

Last updated on October 4, 2025

Last updated on October 4, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Oakland, CA is $2,200. This is +11%, or $226, higher than the national average.

$3.02

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,200

decreased by3%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

881

for rent on Zumper.com

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Oakland, CA is $2,200. This is +11%, or $226, higher than the national average.

$3.02

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

12%
70%
14%
3%
1%
$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 decreased by 3% 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 $2,160. A 1-bedroom apartment in Oakland, CA costs about $2,025 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,521. Houses for rent in Oakland, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,950.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,997

6%

1%

2 bedroom

$2,595

No Change

4%

3 bedroom

$3,195

1%

13%

4 bedroom

$3,950

6%

5%

Studio

$1,559

No Change

3%

Studio

Average rent

$1,559

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,997

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,595

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,195

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

13%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,950

Last 30 days

6%

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$2,200
increased by11%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,600
increased by32%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Oakland, CA is 15% 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
Nearby cities

Explore rent trends in other markets

Alameda

$2,600

increased by3%

Last year

Berkeley

$2,500

increased by6%

Last year

Concord

$2,350

decreased by1%

Last year

Hayward

$2,345

increased by2%

Last year

Pinole

$2,238

decreased by22%

Last year

Richmond

$2,367

increased by2%

Last year

San Francisco Bay Area

$3,870

increased by10%

Last year

San Francisco

$3,650

increased by18%

Last year

San Leandro

$2,150

decreased by14%

Last year

San Mateo

$3,468

increased by15%

Last year

South San Francisco

$3,758

increased by20%

Last year

Walnut Creek

$2,950

decreased by3%

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

Apartments for rent in Berkeley

Discover rentals in Oakland, CA

2290 San Pablo Ave #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Hoover - Foster house for rent in Oakland

4 beds

2 baths

$700

House for rent

Available Sep 1

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3d ago

Gaskill house for rent in Oakland

1 bed

2 baths

$750

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3d ago

Gaskill house for rent in Oakland

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990 55th St #1, Oakland, CA 94608

1 bed

2 baths

$799

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5d+ ago

7.2

Very good

Common at The Brooklyn

11th St & Franklin St, Oakland, CA 94607

1 bed

1 bath

$825–$1,284

Apartment for rent

Available May 30

The Brooklyn - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.2

Very good

The Brooklyn

392 11th St, Oakland, CA 94607

Studio

1 bath

$850–$950

Apartment for rent

990 55th St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Gaskill house for rent in Oakland

North Oakland Share Two Bedroom House

990 55th St #2, Oakland, CA 94608

1 bed

1 bath

$850

House for rent

Available Aug 16

1015 Martin Luther King Jr Way #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Old City house for rent in Oakland

$900-Private Room - Walk to Jack London & BART

1015 Martin Luther King Jr Way #NA, Oakland, CA 94607

4 beds

2 baths

$850

House for rent

Available Aug 12

1092 Calcot Pl - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

East Peralta house for rent in Oakland

Create Live Work

1092 Calcot Pl, Oakland, CA 94606

1 bed

1 bath

$950

House for rent

Available May 13