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What is the average rent in Oakland?

The average rent of a studio apartment in Oakland, CA is $1,398. The average rent of a 1-bedroom in Oakland, CA is $1,798. The average rent of a 2-bedroom in Oakland, CA is $2,475. The average rent of a 3-bedroom in Oakland, CA is $3,200.

Studio

$1,398


1 bed

$1,798


2 beds

$2,475


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 18 2024Aug 03 2024Sep 18 2024Nov 03 2024Dec 20 2024Feb 04 2025Mar 22 2025May 08 2025Jul 07 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 $1,100 to $2,700+.

$1,100 - $1,500

$1,500 - $1,900

$1,900 - $2,300

$2,300 - $2,700

$2,700+

What is the average apartment size in Oakland?

The average size of a Oakland, CA apartment is 518 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 (34.98%) are 1 bedroom apartments, while the fewest (10.42%) are 3+ bedroom apartments. Meanwhile, 2 bedroom apartments account for 29.15%, and studio apartments make up 25.44%.

Studio

One bedroom

Two bedrooms

Three+ bedrooms

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