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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 $1,800. The average rent of a 2-bedroom in Oakland, CA is $2,450. The average rent of a 3-bedroom in Oakland, CA is $3,200.

Studio

$1,395


1 bed

$1,800


2 beds

$2,450


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 05 2024Jul 19 2024Sep 02 2024Oct 18 2024Dec 03 2024Jan 18 2025Mar 05 2025Apr 20 2025Jun 20 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 511 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 (39.36%) are 1 bedroom apartments, while the fewest (9.12%) are 3+ bedroom apartments. Meanwhile, 2 bedroom apartments account for 27.7%, and studio apartments make up 23.82%.

Studio

One bedroom

Two bedrooms

Three+ bedrooms

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