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Rental Market Trends in Oakland, CA

What is the average rent in Oakland, CA?

$2,108/month

Average Rent

628 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.5%

Increase in the Last Year

As of March 2026, the average rent in Oakland, CA is $2,108 per month. This is 30% higher than the national average rent price of $1,627/month, making Oakland one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Oakland, you can expect to pay about $1,696 per month for a studio, $2,108 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,709 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,289 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,696/month
447 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,108/month
628 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,709/month
912 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,289/month
1,091 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,283/month
522 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,149/month
751 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,967/month
1,280 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,112/month
1,450 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,330/month
612 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,796/month
909 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,691/month
1,255 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,175/month
501 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,893/month
980 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,732/month
1,147 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,087/month
1,500 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Oakland, CA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.5%, which averages out to $33 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated March 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Oakland, CA
Last Updated March 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Oakland, CA
Percentage*
Rent Range
2% Below $700/month
15% $700 - $1,000/month
26% $1,001 - $1,500/month
21% $1,501 - $2,000/month
35% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Oakland?

Based on current rent prices, East Lake, Highland of Adams Point and Old Oakland are the most affordable neighborhoods in Oakland.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
East Lake
$2,123/month
823 Sq Ft
Highland of Adams Point
$2,191/month
738 Sq Ft
Old Oakland
$2,252/month
675 Sq Ft
Jingletown
$2,329/month
858 Sq Ft
Piedmont Avenue
$2,334/month
617 Sq Ft
East Oakland
$2,341/month
715 Sq Ft
Rockridge
$2,410/month
631 Sq Ft
West Oakland
$2,493/month
683 Sq Ft
Oakland Hills
$2,571/month
674 Sq Ft
Chinatown
$2,580/month
700 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Oakland?

Based on current rent prices, Mosswood, Broadway Telegraph Avenue Homestead and City Center Oakland are the most expensive neighborhoods in Oakland.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Mosswood
$3,237/month
645 Sq Ft
Broadway Telegraph Avenue Homestead
$3,237/month
645 Sq Ft
City Center Oakland
$3,048/month
736 Sq Ft
Uptown Oakland
$3,022/month
722 Sq Ft
Dogtown
$3,016/month
648 Sq Ft
Oaksterdam
$3,010/month
676 Sq Ft
Longfellow
$2,992/month
686 Sq Ft
Lakeside
$2,990/month
679 Sq Ft
Temescal
$2,970/month
659 Sq Ft
Broadway Valdez District
$2,899/month
690 Sq Ft

Which Oakland neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Oakland with the most apartments available are Downtown Oakland, Lakeside and Uptown Oakland .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Oakland
$2,812/month
696 Sq Ft
Lakeside
$2,990/month
679 Sq Ft
Uptown Oakland
$3,022/month
722 Sq Ft
Oakland Hills
$2,571/month
674 Sq Ft
Oaksterdam
$3,010/month
676 Sq Ft
East Oakland
$2,341/month
715 Sq Ft
Lakeside Apartments District
$2,854/month
676 Sq Ft
Broadway Valdez District
$2,899/month
690 Sq Ft
Westlake
$2,897/month
686 Sq Ft
Civic Center
$2,776/month
641 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Oakland, CA?

Because the average rent in Oakland is $2,108, you’ll want to make about $7,026 per month or $84,312 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Oakland, CA is 32.5% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Oakland is 56.7% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,696 - $3,289. You can expect to pay 12.0% more for groceries, 46.7% more for utilities, and 37.4% more for transportation.

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Oakland, CA

5,819 Available Apartments for Rent

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How does Oakland, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Oakland, CA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.

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Apartment Averages

East Lake

Oakland, CA

Mosswood

Oakland, CA

Studio
$1,228/month
$1,886/month
One Bedroom
$1,768/month
$2,144/month
Two Bedroom
$3,055/month
$3,495/month
Three Bedroom
$3,271/month
$7,036/month
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Oakland, CA 94611

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Studio - 3 Beds

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39 Bruton St,
San Francisco, CA 94130

$3,357 - $7,642 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 3 Beds

Fourth and U

Fourth and U

2020 4th St,
Berkeley, CA 94710

$2,398 - $3,499

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The Lark

The Lark

269 24th St,
Oakland, CA 94612

$2,161 - $4,433

Studio - 2 Beds

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  • 482

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  • 1

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19 Communities in Oakland
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  • 3,495

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  • 959,706

    Units

  • 893

    Cities

18 Communities in Oakland
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  • 14

    Communities

  • 852

    Units

  • 2

    Cities

16 Communities in Oakland
Madison Park Financial Corporation
Madison Park Financial Corporation
  • 11

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  • 1,018

    Units

  • 4

    Cities

7 Communities in Oakland
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Cushman & Wakefield
  • 457

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  • 108,184

    Units

  • 229

    Cities

5 Communities in Oakland
Holland Partner Group
Holland Partner Group
  • 64

    Communities

  • 19,029

    Units

  • 25

    Cities

5 Communities in Oakland
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SRG Residential
  • 31

    Communities

  • 6,747

    Units

  • 19

    Cities

5 Communities in Oakland
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  • 43

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  • 8,583

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  • 29

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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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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