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Apartments for Rent in Oakland CA

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Explore Rent Prices Near Oakland, CA

Oakland, CA’s average rent price is $2,768 per month. Compare rent prices and available listings in nearby cities to find better value or more options that fit your budget.

Average Rent
Piedmont $3,800
Alameda $2,989
Emeryville $2,999
Orinda $1,790
Berkeley $3,721

Average Monthly Rent is calculated using the average rent of active one-bedroom apartment listings.

Oakland, CA Apartments for Rent

Oakland sits between the San Francisco Bay and the redwood-covered hills, with Lake Merritt—the nation's first wildlife refuge—at the heart of the city. Whether you're drawn to downtown high-rises near the historic Fox Theater and Paramount Theatre, tree-lined streets in Rockridge with walkable shops along College Avenue, or the bustling restaurant scene in Temescal, finding apartments for rent in Oakland means choosing from neighborhoods that match different lifestyles. Jack London Square offers waterfront dining and the ferry to San Francisco, while Uptown puts you steps from art galleries and live music venues. Commuting is straightforward: BART whisks you from Downtown Oakland to San Francisco's Embarcadero in about 12 to 15 minutes, and I-580 and I-880 make driving around the East Bay easy.

You'll find rentals close to 12th Street BART or near Lake Merritt's Saturday farmers market, with options for apartments near the lake or places to live closer to Joaquin Miller and Redwood Regional Parks' trails. The Oakland Museum of California, the restored Art Deco buildings downtown, and the diverse food scene—from James Beard-recognized chefs to street food in Fruitvale—give you endless ways to spend weekends. Grand Lake and Adams Point border the lake with joggers and picnickers, while Montclair in the Oakland Hills delivers sweeping views and easy access to hiking. With BART stations throughout the city and ferry service from Jack London Square, getting around or heading into San Francisco is simple.

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Oakland, CA Rental Insights

The average rent in Oakland, CA is $2,084 per month. By comparison, renters across the U.S. pay an average of $1,627, which means housing in Oakland, CA is slightly more expensive than much of the country.

Find affordable apartments for rent in Oakland, CA by browsing listings in budget-friendly neighborhoods such as East Lake, Highland of Adams Point, and Piedmont Avenue. Use filters by price, number of bedrooms, and amenities to narrow your search.

The most popular ZIP codes for renters in Oakland, CA are 94601, 94611, 94619, 94602, and 94606.

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