Average Rent in Central Oakland, Oakland, CA

Current Versus Historical Central Oakland, Oakland, CA Rents

Central Oakland rentals average $0 for a studio rental to $3,071 for a 2-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,500, or roughly $3 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in April 2024, median rents have fallen substantiallyover the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $877 (-35.79%) year-over-year from $2,449 to $1,573. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $618 (-23.31%) year-over-year from $2,650 to $2,032. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $581 (-16.69%) year-over-year from $3,481 to $2,900. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $630 (-17.85%) year-over-year from $3,529 to $2,899. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $2,004 (-37.82%) year-over-year from $5,299 to $3,295. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 17.31% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 15.42% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 6.04% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 30.81% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Apr 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$3.68	$2,032	$2,650 (-23.31%)	$2,183 (-6.93%)
2 BR	$3.10	$2,900	$3,481 (-16.69%)	$2,887 (0.47%)

Historical Rents in Central Oakland, Oakland, CA

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Top Cities Near Central Oakland

There are a total of 2 cities nearby Central Oakland. The average rent in Central Oakland is currently $3,285 per month. Our records show that Oakland, CA, with an average rent of $2,819, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Central Oakland, Oakland, CA is San Francisco, CA. Monthly rents here are on average $3,752 per month.

Let's compare Central Oakland, Oakland, CA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Central Oakland, Oakland, CA is inf% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 21.26% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Central Oakland, Oakland, CA are about 30.81% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about inf% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 2 cities near Central Oakland, Oakland, CA in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Oakland, CA	$1,995	$2,250	$3,071	$2,819
San Francisco, CA	$2,750	$3,430	$4,964	$3,752

Top Neighborhoods Near Central Oakland

There are a total of 1 neighborhoods in or near Central Oakland. We've included all of these top 1 neighborhoods in or near Central Oakland, Oakland, CA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 1 neighborhoods in or near Central Oakland, Oakland, CA is currently around $3,903 per month. Meaning, only a single neighborhood out of these neighborhoods has a higher average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Central Oakland's average rent, which is only $2,500. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Central Oakland, South of Market has the most affordable average rent at $3,903 per month. Whereas, at $3,903 average rent per month, South of Market is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Central Oakland. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
South of Market, San Francisco, CA	$2,817	$3,534	$4,987	$3,903

Top Counties Near Central Oakland

There are a total of 1 counties located by Central Oakland, Oakland, CA. Some of these counties include Alameda, CA, Contra Costa, CA, and San Mateo, CA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,234. That's roughly around $4 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Alameda, CA. It's average rent per month is $2,882. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,752, San Francisco, CA is the most expensive county by Central Oakland, Oakland, CA.

Typically, rent for studios in Central Oakland, Oakland, CA is inf% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Central Oakland, Oakland, CA is 11.27% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Central Oakland, Oakland, CA is 12.87% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Alameda, CA	$2,259	$2,395	$3,133	$2,882
Contra Costa, CA	N/A	$2,073	$2,800	$3,100
San Mateo, CA	$2,521	$2,817	$3,800	$3,369
San Francisco, CA	$2,750	$3,430	$4,964	$3,752

Top Zipcodes Near Central Oakland

There is one zipcode in or near Central Oakland, Oakland, CA. The average rent for this zipcode is $4,492.

The following chart includes the zipcode in or near Central Oakland, Oakland, CA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
94105, San Francisco, CA	$2,962	$4,215	$5,736	$4,492

Frequently Asked Questions - Central Oakland Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Central Oakland, Oakland, CA?

The average monthly rental price for Central Oakland, Oakland, CA apartments for rent is approximately $2,500. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Central Oakland, Oakland, CA rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Central Oakland, Oakland, CA.

How much is a studio apartment in Central Oakland, Oakland, CA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $0 and an average price per square feet of $0.00. There are a total of 1 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Central Oakland.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Central Oakland, Oakland, CA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,342 and an average price per square feet of $3.68. There are a total of 9 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Central Oakland.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Central Oakland, Oakland, CA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,071 and an average price per square feet of $3.10. There are a total of 7 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Central Oakland.

How have rent prices in Central Oakland, Oakland, CA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Central Oakland, Oakland, CA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.36%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.23%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.17%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.18% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Central Oakland, Oakland, CA?

A reasonable rent price in Central Oakland, Oakland, CA is around $2,000/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.