Foothill

Oakland, CA

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Foothill - Oakland, CA Area Guide

A historic Oakland community perfect for families.

Schools Walkable Architecture Affordable

The landscape of Oakland’s Foothill neighborhood is almost entirely residential, with practically no commercial activity mixed in. The homes in the community represent a broad range of budgets and architectural styles, from modern efficiency designs to beautiful Victorian and Queen Anne-styled houses, often on the same street. Multiple public schools in the immediate area provide parents with convenient options for sending their kids to a school that’s close to home. A narrow sliver of the neighborhood follows Fruitvale Avenue up toward the Dimond District, with many houses near MacArthur Freeway enjoying easy access to the unique shopping and dining in this area.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Foothill is $1,321 for a studio, $1,319 for one bedroom, $1,227 for two bedrooms, and $1,357 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Foothill has increased by 0.4% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 510 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,321/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 454 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,319/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 782 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,227/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 577 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,357/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Foothill - Oakland, CA is for everyday living.

Very Walkable

84 / 100

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

Good Transit

61 / 100

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

Bikeable

68 / 100

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Lakeside Park
  • Rotary Nature Center
  • Oakland Museum of California
  • Lakeside Park Garden Center
  • Morcom Rose Garden

Airports

  • Metro Oakland International
  • San Francisco International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.