Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 24, 2026
Average rent in
Oakland, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 24, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Oakland rent stands today
Oakland, CA rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $2,230/month. Renters are paying $4 less per month on average than last year, with a month-over-month decline of 1.2% offering a more current signal of softening rents.
Compared to national trends
Oakland runs 15.8% more expensive than the $1,925/month national median, placing it in the pricier coastal metro tier despite its relatively small total rentals of 570 units.
Price ranges
Studios in Oakland rent for about $1,595/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,999/month, 2-bedrooms for $2,595/month, 3-bedrooms for $3,300/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $3,772/month. Houses command a median of $3,225/month compared to $2,104/month for apartments, which make up 76.2% of total rentals.
Neighborhood spotlight
Glen Highlands rents fell 70.3% year over year to $2,300/month across 22 rentals. Upper Rockridge and Woodminster also saw large declines of 69.5% and 59.1% respectively, contrasting with the citywide flat trend and marking a local cooldown.
Median rent
Median rent in Oakland
$2,230/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Oakland is $2,230 per month as of August 2026. This is 16% above the national average rent, or $305 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Oakland
570
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Oakland rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Oakland, CA
Average rent prices in Oakland have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 2% 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 $2,104, whereas a house costs $3,225. 1-bedroom apartments in Oakland run $1,995 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,500.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,595 |  2% | 2% | |
1 bedroom | $1,999 | No Change | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $2,595 | 1% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $3,300 | 1% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $3,772 | 12% | 10% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Adams Point | $1,999 | |
Chinatown | $1,750 | |
Cleveland Heights | $2,095 | |
Clinton | $2,149 | |
Downtown Oakland | $2,440 | |
Meadow Brook | $1,947 | |
Northgate Waverly | $2,421 | |
Oakland Ave Harrison St | $2,150 | |
Produce And Waterfront | $2,580 | |
Ralph Bunche | $1,750 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,104 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,650 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,225 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,125 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,595
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,999
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,595
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,300
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,772
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
10%
Northgate Waverly
Average rent
$2,421
Produce And Waterfront
Average rent
$2,580
Downtown Oakland
Average rent
$2,440
Adams Point
Average rent
$1,999
Oakland Ave Harrison St
Average rent
$2,150
Clinton
Average rent
$2,149
Ralph Bunche
Average rent
$1,750
Meadow Brook
Average rent
$1,947
Chinatown
Average rent
$1,750
Cleveland Heights
Average rent
$2,095
Apartments
Average rent
$2,104
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,650
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$3,225
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,125
Last 30 days
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.
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
16%higher than the national median
39%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Oakland, CA is 17% lower than the median rent in Alameda, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,672
3%$2,500
5%$2,337
1%$2,495
2%$2,397
5%$2,475
3%$5,940
$4,395
23%$2,310
2%$3,418
3%$3,356
2%$2,995
6%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
4d ago
9800 Macarthur Blvd, Oakland, CA 94605
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$764–$1,831
Apartment for rent
21h 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
Gaskill house for rent in Oakland
990 55th St #2, Oakland, CA 94608
1 bed
2 baths
$885
House for rent
Available Aug 8
4d ago
Caballo Hills house for rent in Oakland
5 beds
4.5 baths
$25,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
5 beds
3 baths
$11,951
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$8,864
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Hiller Highlands townhouse for rent in Oakland
8 Starview Dr, Oakland, CA 94618
2 beds
3 baths
$7,500
House for rent
1h ago
Verified
421 25th St, Oakland, CA 94612
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,283–$2,496
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 23
2h ago
Verified
1950 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612
Studio–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,665–$7,015
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
255 9th Ave, Oakland, CA 94606
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,443–$7,403
Price drop
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
2330 Webster St, Oakland, CA 94612
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,219–$8,066
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
950 63rd St, Oakland, CA 94608
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,562–$3,254
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$3,000
House for rent
Available Aug 24
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$2,950
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 7
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$5,245
House for rent
Available Sep 7
2h ago
Verified
1950 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612
Studio–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,665–$7,015
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
255 9th Ave, Oakland, CA 94606
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,443–$7,403
Price drop
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
2330 Webster St, Oakland, CA 94612
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,219–$8,066
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1759 Seminary Ave, Oakland, CA 94621
1 bed
1 bath
$1,795
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 $2,230 per month as of August 22, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Oakland?
Average rent prices in Oakland have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.
How does Oakland rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Oakland is 16% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $305 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Oakland?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Oakland are Ralph Bunche ($1,750/mo), Chinatown ($1,750/mo), and Meadow Brook ($1,947/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?
December offers the best timing for apartment hunting in Oakland, with the lowest seasonal rents and reduced competition from other renters. February sees the highest rents, with roughly a 4.8% difference between peak and off-peak months.
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).