Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 9, 2026
Average rent in
Oakland, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 9, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Oakland rent stands today
Oakland, CA rent rose 2.6% year over year, with a current median of $2,239/month. Renters are paying $75 more per month on average than last year, with month-to-month rent essentially unchanged as the market sits at its peak for July 2026.
Compared to national trends
Oakland runs 14.8% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, positioning it as a pricier coastal metro with 614 total rentals available for choice.
Price ranges
Studios in Oakland rent for $1,595/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,999/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,600/month, with 3- and 4+ bedrooms both at $3,300/month. Houses command a median of $3,100/month compared to $2,195/month for apartments, reflecting distinct price tiers.
Neighborhood spotlight
Caballo Hills rents fell 66.8% year over year to $2,295/month across 24 rentals, with Montclair down 63.0% and Skyline Hillcrest Estates down 61.7%. These declines contrast with the citywide 2.6% rise and show localized market shifts.
Median rent
Median rent in Oakland
$2,239/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Oakland is $2,239 per month as of July 2026. This is 15% above the national average rent, or $289 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Oakland
614
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Oakland rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Oakland, CA
Average rent prices in Oakland have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 $3,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Oakland run $1,995 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,595.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,595 | No Change | No Change | |
1 bedroom | $1,999 |  1% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $2,600 | 1% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $3,300 | 3% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $3,299 | 6% | 7% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Adams Point | $1,997 | |
Cleveland Heights | $2,118 | |
Clinton | $2,098 | |
Downtown Oakland | $2,276 | |
Meadow Brook | $1,695 | |
Northgate Waverly | $2,515 | |
Oakland Ave Harrison St | $2,547 | |
Pill Hill | $2,728 | |
Produce And Waterfront | $2,695 | |
Ralph Bunche | $1,583 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,195 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,595 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,100 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $895 | 6% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,595
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
No Change
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,999
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,300
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,299
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
7%
Northgate Waverly
Average rent
$2,515
Oakland Ave Harrison St
Average rent
$2,547
Downtown Oakland
Average rent
$2,276
Adams Point
Average rent
$1,997
Produce And Waterfront
Average rent
$2,695
Pill Hill
Average rent
$2,728
Clinton
Average rent
$2,098
Ralph Bunche
Average rent
$1,583
Meadow Brook
Average rent
$1,695
Cleveland Heights
Average rent
$2,118
Apartments
Average rent
$2,195
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,595
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$3,100
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$895
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
28%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Oakland, CA is 10% lower than the median rent in Alameda, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,500
1%$2,595
7%$2,295
1%$2,500
9%$2,709
4%$2,528
5%$5,100
$4,200
21%$2,295
5%$3,564
8%$3,350
6%$3,068
7%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 | 14% higher |
| Health | 21% higher |
| Housing | 56% higher |
| Transportation | 38% higher |
| Utilities | 44% higher |
Discover rentals in Oakland, CA
7h ago
9800 Macarthur Blvd, Oakland, CA 94605
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$764–$1,831
Apartment for rent
3d ago
11th St & Franklin St, Oakland, CA 94607
1 bed
1 bath
$825–$1,284
Apartment for rent
Available May 30
5d+ ago
392 11th St, Oakland, CA 94607
1 bed
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2775 E 21st St, Oakland, CA 94601
1 bed
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Crocker Highlands house for rent in Oakland
1056 Ardmore Ave #NA, Oakland, CA 94610
4 beds
3 baths
$9,900
$9,500
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 1
2h ago
Verified
1508 Magnolia St, Oakland, CA 94607
2–5 beds
1–2 baths
$5,234–$9,429
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$9,170
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Upper Rockridge house for rent in Oakland
6201 Acacia Ave #NA, Oakland, CA 94618
4 beds
2.5 baths
$8,900
House for rent
Available Aug 1
2h ago
Verified
1950 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612
Studio–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,665–$10,005
Price drop
Apartment for rent
28m ago
Verified
255 9th Ave, Oakland, CA 94606
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,592–$7,610
Price drop
Apartment for rent
28m ago
Verified
2330 Webster St, Oakland, CA 94612
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,525–$8,563
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
101 Embarcadero W, Oakland, CA 94607
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,249–$3,557
Price drop
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
2500 Webster St, Oakland, CA 94612
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,448–$3,062
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 18
4h ago
Verified
950 63rd St, Oakland, CA 94608
1 bed
1 bath
$2,562–$2,709
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$2,700
$2,350
Price drop
Condo for rent
Available Jun 23
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,300
Condo for rent
Available Jun 29
2h ago
Verified
1950 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612
Studio–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,665–$10,005
Price drop
Apartment for rent
28m ago
Verified
255 9th Ave, Oakland, CA 94606
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,592–$7,610
Price drop
Apartment for rent
28m ago
Verified
2330 Webster St, Oakland, CA 94612
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,525–$8,563
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
101 Embarcadero W, Oakland, CA 94607
2 beds
2 baths
$3,059–$3,359
Price drop
Apartment for rent
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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 $2,239 per month as of July 4, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Oakland?
Average rent prices in Oakland have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 $289 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Oakland?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Oakland are Ralph Bunche ($1,583/mo), Meadow Brook ($1,695/mo), and Adams Point ($1,997/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Oakland?
To comfortably afford rent in Oakland, you'd need to earn approximately $90,000/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).