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Oakland, CA 94611
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Rental Market Trends in Oakland, CA
Updated September 2026
The average rent in Oakland, CA is $2,257/month.
Rent in Oakland is 36% higher than the national average rent of $1,665/month, making this one of the more expensive cities statewide.
$2,257/month
Average Rent
630 Sq Ft
Average Size
+6.1%
Change / Year
2,709
Available Apartments
Oakland rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Oakland average $1,878 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Oakland average $2,257 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Oakland average $2,928 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Oakland average $3,489 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
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How much has average rent changed in Oakland, CA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 6.1%, which averages out to $139 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
September 2026
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in Oakland, CA
September 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
22%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
35%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Oakland?
Based on current rent prices, Middle East Oakland, Piedmont Avenue and Rockridge are the most affordable neighborhoods in Oakland.
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Average Rent
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Oakland?
Based on current rent prices, Adams Point, Lakeside and Mosswood 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, Oakland Hills and Lakeside .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Oakland, CA?
Because the average rent in Oakland is $2,257, you’ll want to make about $7,523 per month or $90,276 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 32.4% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Oakland is 55.7% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,878 - $3,489. You can expect to pay 13.8% more for groceries, 44.4% more for utilities, and 38.1% 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.
View the Oakland Area GuideStudio
$1,108/month
$1,682/month
One Bedroom
$1,326/month
$1,929/month
Two Bedroom
$1,363/month
$2,456/month
Three Bedroom
$1,506/month
$3,195/month
Compare Rent Trends Nearby
Get a clearer picture of the area by viewing rent trends in nearby cities.
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Piedmont
Avg Rent: $2,194/month
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Alameda
Avg Rent: $2,565/month
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Emeryville
Avg Rent: $2,926/month
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Berkeley
Avg Rent: $2,335/month
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Moraga
Avg Rent: $1,823/month
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San Leandro
Avg Rent: $1,911/month
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Albany
Avg Rent: $1,749/month
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Kensington
Avg Rent: $1,504/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Oakland?
The average rent in Oakland is $2,257 per month, which is 35.6% higher than the national average of $1,665.
What is the average rent for a house in Oakland?
The average rent for a house in Oakland, CA is $4,089 per month.
What is the average rent for a townhome in Oakland?
The average rent for a townhome in Oakland, CA is $3,223 per month.
What is the average rent for a condo in Oakland?
The average rent for a condo in Oakland, CA is $2,228 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Oakland?
Rents in Oakland, CA are increasing, with prices up 6.1% year-over-year and $139 more per month.
What rent range is most common in Oakland?
In Oakland, CA, 35% of apartments fall above $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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 September 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.