Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 5, 2026

Average rent in
Oakland, CA

Last updated on January 5, 2026

Last updated on January 5, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 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.

$3.27

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,195

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Total rentals

798

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 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.

$3.27

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

10%
70%
16%
2%
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 decreased by 1% 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 $1,995 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,600. Houses for rent in Oakland, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,195.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,995

1%

3%

2 bedroom

$2,699

1%

4%

3 bedroom

$3,247

No Change

1%

4 bedroom

$3,995

3%

1%

Studio

$1,645

1%

7%

Studio

Average rent

$1,645

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,995

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,699

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,247

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,995

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

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$2,572
increased by35%

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

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Annual Rent Report

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Average rent in
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Alameda

$2,572

increased by2%

Last year

Berkeley

$2,695

increased by4%

Last year

Concord

$2,355

decreased by3%

Last year

Hayward

$2,399

Flat

Last year

Pinole

$3,242

increased by45%

Last year

Richmond

$2,200

decreased by2%

Last year

San Francisco Bay Area

$3,795

N/A

Last year

San Francisco

$3,837

increased by8%

Last year

San Leandro

$2,325

decreased by4%

Last year

San Mateo

$3,230

increased by3%

Last year

South San Francisco

$3,400

decreased by2%

Last year

Walnut Creek

$2,842

decreased by1%

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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7.2

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7.8

Very good

873 32nd Street

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1 bed

1 bath

$1,095

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1 bed

1 bath

$1,199

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Very good

1811 27th Ave

1811 27th Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601

1 bed

1 bath

$1,238

Apartment for rent

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3d ago

7.8

Very good

2505 San Pablo Avenue

2505 San Pablo Ave, Oakland, CA 94612

1 bed

1 bath

$1,295

Apartment for rent

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

3d ago

8.4

Very good

2775-2777 E.21st Street

2775-2777 East 21st Street, Oakland, CA 94601

1 bed

1 bath

$1,300

Apartment for rent

3440 Oak Knoll Blvd #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ 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

$1,350

House for rent

Available Dec 29