Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on January 5, 2026
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.
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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.
average price per square foot
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 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.
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% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Adams Point | $2,025 | |
Cleveland Heights | $2,195 | |
Downtown Oakland | $2,423 | |
Grand Lake | $2,392 | |
Lakeside | $1,850 | |
Merritt | $1,695 | |
Northgate Waverly | $2,521 | |
Oakland Ave Harrison St | $2,599 | |
Pill Hill | $2,837 | |
Produce And Waterfront | $2,356 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,100 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,295 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,195 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $977 | 18% | - |
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%
Northgate Waverly
Average rent
$2,521
Adams Point
Average rent
$2,025
Downtown Oakland
Average rent
$2,423
Cleveland Heights
Average rent
$2,195
Oakland Ave Harrison St
Average rent
$2,599
Lakeside
Average rent
$1,850
Pill Hill
Average rent
$2,837
Produce And Waterfront
Average rent
$2,356
Merritt
Average rent
$1,695
Grand Lake
Average rent
$2,392
Apartments
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,295
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$3,195
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$977
Last 30 days
18%
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.
Median rent prices in Oakland, CA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Alameda, CA.
Oakland
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Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Oakland, CA is 15% lower than the median rent in Alameda, CA.
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Alameda
$2,572
Last year
Berkeley
$2,695
Last year
Concord
$2,355
Last year
Hayward
$2,399
Last year
Pinole
$3,242
Last year
Richmond
$2,200
Last year
San Francisco Bay Area
$3,795
Last year
San Francisco
$3,837
Last year
San Leandro
$2,325
Last year
San Mateo
$3,230
Last year
South San Francisco
$3,400
Last year
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$2,842
Last year
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.
Expensesaccrued by most renters | Average costcompared to national average |
|---|---|
Goods & Services | 17% higher |
Groceries | 17% higher |
Health | 23% higher |
Housing | 70% higher |
Transportation | 41% higher |
Utilities | 58% higher |
20h ago
11th St & Franklin St, Oakland, CA 94607
1 bed
1 bath
$825–$1,284
Apartment for rent
Available May 30
2d ago
873 32nd St, Oakland, CA 94608
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,063–$2,748
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Uptown apartment for rent in Oakland
1 bed
1 bath
$1,095
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Clinton apartment for rent in Oakland
1 bed
1 bath
$1,199
Apartment for rent
10h ago
1811 27th Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601
1 bed
1 bath
$1,238
Apartment for rent
3d ago
2505 San Pablo Ave, Oakland, CA 94612
1 bed
1 bath
$1,295
Apartment for rent
3d ago
2775-2777 East 21st Street, Oakland, CA 94601
1 bed
1 bath
$1,300
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Oak Knoll Golf Links house for rent in Oakland
3440 Oak Knoll Blvd #3, Oakland, CA 94605
1 bed
1 bath
$1,350
House for rent
Available Dec 29
5d+ ago
Longfellow house for rent in Oakland
3 beds
2 baths
$9,999
House for rent
Available Dec 17
5d+ ago
Cleveland Heights house for rent in Oakland
3 beds
3 baths
$8,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Glen Highlands house for rent in Oakland
123 Capricorn Ave, Oakland, CA 94611
3 beds
3 baths
$7,800
House for rent
2d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$7,847
$7,526
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Lakeshore house for rent in Oakland
4132 Balfour Ave, Oakland, CA 94610
4 beds
3 baths
$7,250
House for rent
2d ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$6,965
$6,648
Price drop
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
1950 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612
Studio–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,305–$8,776
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
6380 Westover Dr #1740, Oakland, CA 94611
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,650–$6,370
Price drop
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
1950 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612
Studio–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,305–$8,776
Price drop
Apartment for rent
16h ago
Verified
255 9th Ave, Oakland, CA 94606
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,986–$10,518
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
101 Embarcadero W, Oakland, CA 94607
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,019–$2,847
Apartment for rent
4h ago
1759 Seminary Ave, Oakland, CA 94621
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,895–$1,995
Apartment for rent
2d ago
281 Macarthur Blvd, Oakland, CA 94610
2 beds
1 bath
$2,672–$2,765
Apartment for rent
3d ago
311 Lester Ave, Oakland, CA 94606
1–3 beds
1 bath
$2,118–$3,395
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
3142 Fruitvale Ave, Oakland, CA 94602
1 bed
1 bath
$1,842
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
3720 Fruitvale Avenue, Oakland, CA 94602
2 beds
1 bath
$2,626
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
950 63rd St, Oakland, CA 94608
2 beds
2 baths
$3,031
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,900
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 12
2d ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$5,000
House for rent
Available Jan 7
2d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,300
$2,200
Price drop
House for rent
Available Nov 1
4d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$3,800
$3,300
Price drop
House for rent
Available Dec 8
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
$2,090
Price drop
Condo for rent
Available Dec 15
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
1 bath
$2,700
House for rent
Available Nov 8
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$4,350
House for rent
Available Nov 7
1d ago
Verified
1950 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,305–$6,298
Price drop
Apartment for rent
16h ago
Verified
255 9th Ave, Oakland, CA 94606
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,986–$10,518
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
3761 Park Boulevard Way, Oakland, CA 94610
1 bed
1 bath
$1,750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
11 Glen Ave, Oakland, CA 94611
2 beds
1 bath
$1,895
Price drop
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
3 beds
1 bath
$3,025
$2,425
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 14
1d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,900
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 12
2d ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$5,000
House for rent
Available Jan 7
2d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,300
$2,200
Price drop
House for rent
Available Nov 1