Oakland, CA Rent Trends

Rank #16, last updated June 17

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What is the average rent in Oakland?

The average rent of a studio apartment in Oakland, CA is $1,395. The average rent of a 1-bedroom in Oakland, CA is $1,850. The average rent of a 2-bedroom in Oakland, CA is $2,400. The average rent of a 3-bedroom in Oakland, CA is $3,200.

Studio

$1,395


1 bed

$1,850


2 beds

$2,400


3+ beds

$3,200

Note: We calculate "average" rent as the median, or midpoint, to eliminate any skew from extremely high-priced or low-priced units.

Rent Prices Over Time in Oakland

Jun 02 2024Jul 16 2024Aug 30 2024Oct 15 2024Nov 30 2024Jan 15 2025Mar 02 2025Apr 17 2025Jun 17 2025$1,200$1,550$1,900$2,250$2,600
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Apartment Rent Ranges in Oakland

The monthly rent for apartments in Oakland, CA ranges from $1,000 to $3,000+.

$1,000 - $1,500

$1,500 - $2,000

$2,000 - $2,500

$2,500 - $3,000

$3,000+

What is the average apartment size in Oakland?

The average size of a Oakland, CA apartment is 506 square feet, while the median apartment size for Oakland, CA is 500 square feet. However, square footage varies based on unit type. Most rentals in Oakland, CA (38.2%) are 1 bedroom apartments, while the fewest (8.36%) are 3+ bedroom apartments. Meanwhile, 2 bedroom apartments account for 28.85%, and studio apartments make up 24.59%.

Studio

One bedroom

Two bedrooms

Three+ bedrooms

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