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Last updated on May 25, 2026
Average rent in
Oakland, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on May 25, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Oakland rent stands today
Oakland, CA rent rose 3.9% year over year, with a current median of $2,233/month. Renters are paying $32 more per month on average than last year, extending a steady climb that approaches the peak rent of $2,300/month seen in mid-2024.
Compared to national trends
Oakland sits 14.5% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, placing it among pricier West Coast metros with a total of 617 rentals available across the city.
Price ranges
Studios in Oakland rent for $1,525/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,048/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,539/month, with 3-bedrooms and 4+ bedrooms reaching $3,250 and $3,400/month respectively. Houses rent for a median of $3,050/month, while apartments sit at $2,195/month, reflecting distinct price tiers for renters.
Neighborhood spotlight
Glen Highlands rents fell 71.3% year over year to $2,223/month, Upper Rockridge dropped 68.1% to $2,075/month, and Piedmont Pines declined 63.8% to $1,900/month. These steep local declines contrast with the citywide rise of 3.9%, showing significant neighborhood-level variation in Oakland's rental market.
Median rent
Median rent in Oakland
$2,233/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Oakland is $2,233 per month as of May 2026. This is 15% above the national average rent, or $283 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Oakland
617
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Oakland rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Oakland, CA
Average rent prices in Oakland have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 4% 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, CA
Rent prices in Oakland vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Oakland is $2,195, whereas a house costs $3,050. 1-bedroom apartments in Oakland run $2,000 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,545.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,525 | 2% |  10% | |
1 bedroom | $2,047 | 1% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $2,539 | 1% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $3,250 | 2% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $3,400 | 1% | 8% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Adams Point | $2,047 | |
Cleveland Heights | $2,195 | |
Downtown Oakland | $2,100 | |
Ivy Hill | $1,912 | |
Lakeside | $1,935 | |
Meadow Brook | $1,595 | |
Northgate Waverly | $2,427 | |
Oakland Ave Harrison St | $2,557 | |
Pill Hill | $2,595 | |
Produce And Waterfront | $2,522 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,195 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,350 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $3,050 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,075 | 6% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,525
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
10%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,047
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,539
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,250
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,400
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
8%
Northgate Waverly
Average rent
$2,427
Downtown Oakland
Average rent
$2,100
Oakland Ave Harrison St
Average rent
$2,557
Adams Point
Average rent
$2,047
Produce And Waterfront
Average rent
$2,522
Pill Hill
Average rent
$2,595
Lakeside
Average rent
$1,935
Cleveland Heights
Average rent
$2,195
Ivy Hill
Average rent
$1,912
Meadow Brook
Average rent
$1,595
Apartments
Average rent
$2,195
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,350
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$3,050
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,075
Last 30 days
6%
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.
How does rent in Oakland, CA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Oakland and Alameda by all bedroom counts and property types.
Oakland
15%higher than the national median
35%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.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,630
7%$2,695
6%$2,238
3%$2,412
4%$2,200
12%$2,333
1%$4,850
$3,995
14%$2,318
2%$3,550
10%$3,395
9%$2,950
3%Cost of living in Oakland, CA
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
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 |
Discover rentals in Oakland, CA
4d ago
9800 Macarthur Blvd, Oakland, CA 94605
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$764–$1,831
Apartment for rent
11h ago
11th St & Franklin St, Oakland, CA 94607
1 bed
1 bath
$825–$1,284
Apartment for rent
Available May 30
2d ago
392 11th St, Oakland, CA 94607
1 bed
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2775 E 21st St, Oakland, CA 94601
1 bed
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
3600 Grand Ave, Oakland, CA 94610
4 beds
4 baths
$19,651
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
5 beds
3 baths
$12,437
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Trestle Glen house for rent in Oakland
5 beds
4.5 baths
$10,995
House for rent
5d+ ago
Longfellow house for rent in Oakland
3 beds
2 baths
$9,999
House for rent
Available Dec 17
14h ago
Verified
1950 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612
Studio–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,745–$8,076
Price drop
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
255 9th Ave, Oakland, CA 94606
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,356–$5,342
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2330 Webster St, Oakland, CA 94612
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,674–$7,680
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
2500 Webster St, Oakland, CA 94612
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,696–$2,994
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 18
1d ago
Verified
Studio
1 bath
$1,395
$1,295
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available May 1
1d ago
Verified
Studio
1 bath
$1,395
$1,295
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available May 1
5d+ ago
Verified
950 63rd St, Oakland, CA 94608
1 bed
1 bath
$2,796–$3,025
Price drop
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
1950 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612
Studio–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,745–$8,076
Price drop
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
255 9th Ave, Oakland, CA 94606
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,356–$5,342
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2330 Webster St, Oakland, CA 94612
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,674–$7,680
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
421 25th St, Oakland, CA 94612
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,225–$3,211
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 23
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Frequently asked questions for Oakland, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Oakland rental market.
How much is rent in Oakland?
The average rent in Oakland is $2,233 per month as of May 23, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Oakland?
Average rent prices in Oakland have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.
How does Oakland rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Oakland is 15% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $283 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Oakland?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Oakland are Meadow Brook ($1,595/mo), Ivy Hill ($1,912/mo), and Lakeside ($1,935/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Oakland?
To comfortably afford rent in Oakland, you'd need to earn approximately $89,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Oakland?
Oakland's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,000 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $2,600 monthly. These figures represent the current market across Oakland's diverse neighborhoods in California's East Bay.
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).