Average Rent in Oakland, CA

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Current Versus Historical Oakland, CA Rents

Oakland rentals average $1,950 for a studio rental to $4,495 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,695, or roughly $36 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in August 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $1,017 (64.28%) year-over-year from $1,583 to $2,600. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $305 (-13.75%) year-over-year from $2,217 to $1,913. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $579 (19.60%) year-over-year from $2,955 to $3,535. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $17 (0.51%) year-over-year from $3,383 to $3,400. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $902 (-16.42%) year-over-year from $5,492 to $4,590. 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 up by 31.38% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 11.76% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 17.44% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.95% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 10.29% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Aug 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$40.64	$2,600	$1,583 (64.28%)	$1,615 (60.99%)
1 BR	$39.07	$1,913	$2,217 (-13.75%)	$1,992 (-3.97%)
2 BR	$39.16	$3,535	$2,955 (19.60%)	$2,597 (36.13%)
3 BR	$35.99	$3,400	$3,383 (0.51%)	$3,325 (2.27%)
4+ BR	$32.70	$4,590	$5,492 (-16.42%)	$4,513 (1.72%)

Historical Rents in Oakland, CA

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Top Cities Near Oakland

There are a total of 1 cities nearby Oakland. The average rent in Oakland is currently $4,419 per month. Our records show that San Francisco, CA, with an average rent of $4,419, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Oakland, CA is San Francisco, CA. Monthly rents here are on average $4,419 per month.

Let's compare Oakland, CA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Oakland, CA is 28.21% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 110.93% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Oakland, CA are about 98.60% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 107.00% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 1 cities near Oakland, CA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
San Francisco, CA	$2,500	$4,447	$6,251	$4,419

Top Neighborhoods Near Oakland

There are a total of 2 neighborhoods in or near Oakland. Some of these neighborhoods include Downtown San Francisco-Civic Center and South of Market. We've included all of these top 2 neighborhoods in or near Oakland, CA in the following table.

The average rent for these 2 neighborhoods in or near Oakland, CA is currently around $3,745 per month. A total of one neighborhood has a lower average rent. Meaning, only a single neighborhood out of these neighborhoods has a higher average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Oakland's average rent, which is only $2,695. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Oakland, Downtown San Francisco-Civic Center has the most affordable average rent at $2,495 per month. Whereas, at $4,995 average rent per month, South of Market is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Oakland. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Downtown San Francisco-Civic Center, San Francisco, CA	$2,195	$4,419	$4,495	$2,495
South of Market, San Francisco, CA	$4,340	$4,827	$6,770	$4,995

Top Counties Near Oakland

There are a total of 4 counties located by 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 $3,956. That's roughly around $44 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Alameda, CA. Its average rent per month is $2,950. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,419, San Francisco, CA is the most expensive county by Oakland, CA.

Typically, rent for studios in Oakland, CA is 10.26% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Oakland, CA is 31.52% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Oakland, CA is 15.83% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Alameda, CA	$1,900	$2,295	$2,891	$2,950
Contra Costa, CA	$1,545	$1,963	$2,798	$3,495
San Mateo, CA	$2,400	$3,250	$4,401	$4,417
San Francisco, CA	$2,500	$4,447	$6,251	$4,419

Top Zipcodes Near Oakland

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Frequently Asked Questions - Oakland Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Oakland, CA?

The average monthly rental price for Oakland, CA apartments for rent is approximately $2,695. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do 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 Oakland, CA.

How much is a studio apartment in Oakland, CA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,950 and an average price per square feet of $40.64. There are a total of 5 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Oakland.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,108 and an average price per square feet of $39.07. There are a total of 25 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Oakland.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,148 and an average price per square feet of $39.16. There are a total of 30 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Oakland.

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

Rent prices for rentals in Oakland, CA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.64%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.14%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.20%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Oakland, CA?

A reasonable rent price in Oakland, CA is around $2,156/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.