Baxter on Broadway
4901 Broadway,
Oakland, CA 94611
$2,770 - $2,785 Total Monthly Price
Studio - 3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Oakland, CA
What is the average rent in Oakland, CA?
$2,166/month
Average Rent
631 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+3.7%
Increase in the Last Year
Oakland, CA Rental Market Overview
The average rent in Oakland, CA is $2,166 per month. This is 32% higher than the national average rent price of $1,644/month, making Oakland one of the most expensive cities in the US.
- Studio apartments in Oakland average $1,788 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Oakland average $2,166 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Oakland average $2,784 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Oakland average $3,321 or more per month.
Data Updated: June, 2026
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How much has average rent changed in Oakland, CA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 3.7%, which averages out to $81 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 June 2026
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Rent Ranges in Oakland, CA
Last Updated June 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
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
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Oakland?
Based on current rent prices, San Antonio, East Lake and Piedmont Avenue are the most affordable neighborhoods in Oakland.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Oakland?
Based on current rent prices, Longfellow, Mosswood and Lakeside are the most expensive neighborhoods in Oakland.
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Which Oakland neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Oakland with the most apartments available are Downtown Oakland, Uptown Oakland and Oakland Hills .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Oakland, CA?
Because the average rent in Oakland is $2,166, you’ll want to make about $7,220 per month or $86,640 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 $1,788 - $3,321. You can expect to pay 12.0% more for groceries, 46.7% more for utilities, and 37.4% more for transportation.
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.
Studio
$1,250/month
$2,270/month
One Bedroom
$1,192/month
$1,706/month
Two Bedroom
$1,708/month
$2,552/month
Three Bedroom
$1,714/month
$3,409/month
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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 June 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.