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Rental Market Trends in Oakland, CA

What is the average rent in Oakland, CA?

$2,101/month

Average Rent

626 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.9%

Increase in the Last Year

As of May 2026, the average rent in Oakland, CA is $2,101 per month. This is 28% higher than the national average rent price of $1,641/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 $1,741 per month for a studio, $2,101 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,733 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,292 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,741/month
455 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,101/month
626 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,733/month
914 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,292/month
1,091 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,157/month
559 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,181/month
755 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,184/month
1,303 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,548/month
1,454 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,220/month
606 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,804/month
885 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,870/month
1,123 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,103/month
518 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,871/month
714 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,658/month
1,052 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,799/month
1,583 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Oakland, CA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.9%, which averages out to $18 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 May 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Oakland, CA
Last Updated May 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
27% $1,001 - $1,500/month
21% $1,501 - $2,000/month
35% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Oakland?

Based on current rent prices, Lower Hills District, East Lake and East Oakland are the most affordable neighborhoods in Oakland.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Lower Hills District
$1,952/month
632 Sq Ft
East Lake
$1,997/month
763 Sq Ft
East Oakland
$2,339/month
715 Sq Ft
Piedmont Avenue
$2,352/month
599 Sq Ft
Rockridge
$2,472/month
681 Sq Ft
Northeast Oakland Hills
$2,525/month
726 Sq Ft
Oakland Hills
$2,532/month
649 Sq Ft
Pill Hill
$2,569/month
687 Sq Ft
West Oakland
$2,583/month
666 Sq Ft
Adams Point
$2,622/month
706 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Oakland?

Based on current rent prices, Mosswood, Temescal and Longfellow are the most expensive neighborhoods in Oakland.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Mosswood
$3,383/month
645 Sq Ft
Temescal
$3,291/month
647 Sq Ft
Longfellow
$3,215/month
561 Sq Ft
Uptown Oakland
$3,028/month
708 Sq Ft
Lakeside
$2,959/month
659 Sq Ft
Produce and Waterfront
$2,823/month
748 Sq Ft
Downtown Oakland
$2,814/month
672 Sq Ft
Jack London Square
$2,786/month
677 Sq Ft
Westlake
$2,779/month
653 Sq Ft
Chinatown
$2,682/month
646 Sq Ft

Which Oakland neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Oakland
$2,814/month
672 Sq Ft
Oakland Hills
$2,532/month
649 Sq Ft
Uptown Oakland
$3,028/month
708 Sq Ft
Lakeside
$2,959/month
659 Sq Ft
East Oakland
$2,339/month
715 Sq Ft
Westlake
$2,779/month
653 Sq Ft
West Oakland
$2,583/month
666 Sq Ft
Jack London Square
$2,786/month
677 Sq Ft
Temescal
$3,291/month
647 Sq Ft
Pill Hill
$2,569/month
687 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 $2,101, you’ll want to make about $7,003 per month or $84,036 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 $1,741 - $3,292. You can expect to pay 12.0% more for groceries, 46.7% more for utilities, and 37.4% more for transportation.

City

Oakland, CA

5,045 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

Lower Hills District

Oakland, CA

Mosswood

Oakland, CA

Studio
$1,509/month
$1,923/month
One Bedroom
$1,582/month
$2,201/month
Two Bedroom
$1,882/month
$3,347/month
Three Bedroom
$2,815/month
$6,970/month
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$2,496 - $3,497

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Fourth Street East

150 4th St,
Oakland, CA 94607

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The Lark

269 24th St,
Oakland, CA 94612

$2,201 - $3,288

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Property Management Companies in Oakland, CA

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  • 492

    Units

  • 1

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20 Communities in Oakland
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    Communities

  • 961,606

    Units

  • 893

    Cities

17 Communities in Oakland
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SG Real Estate
  • 16

    Communities

  • 869

    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
Holland Partner Group
Holland Partner Group
  • 63

    Communities

  • 18,784

    Units

  • 25

    Cities

5 Communities in Oakland
SRG Residential
SRG Residential
  • 30

    Communities

  • 6,461

    Units

  • 18

    Cities

5 Communities in Oakland
Cushman & Wakefield
Cushman & Wakefield
  • 451

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  • 107,334

    Units

  • 225

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4 Communities in Oakland
Sares-Regis Group
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  • 9,657

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  • 31

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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.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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