Average Rent in Oakland, CA
21 apartment buildings, 201 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$3,356/mo
Cheapest
$1,000/mo
Properties
21
Units
201
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 21 properties in Oakland, CA.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Oakland, CA Rent Prices
All 21 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Bell Uptown District Apartments
1801 Jefferson St, Oakland, CA 94612, USA
1900 Broadway
1950 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612, USA
All East Bay Properties
2324 Powell St, Emeryville, CA 94608, USA
Forma
2016 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94612, USA
Lydian
238 13th St, Oakland, CA 94612, USA
Residences at Lake Merritt
1940 Webster St, Oakland, CA 94612, USA
Domain Oakland
1389 Jefferson St, Oakland, CA 94612, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bell Uptown District Apartments 1801 Jefferson St, Oakland, CA 94612, USA | $1,000 | $2,198 | $3.34 | 4.4 (81) | 6 |
| 2 | 1900 Broadway 1950 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612, USA | $1,827 | $3,728 | $5.32 | 4 (128) | 37 |
| 3 | All East Bay Properties 2324 Powell St, Emeryville, CA 94608, USA | $1,850 | $2,330 | $3.25 | 3.9 (51) | 5 |
| 4 | Forma 2016 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94612, USA | $1,910 | $2,591 | $4.07 | 4.6 (45) | 12 |
| 5 | Lydian 238 13th St, Oakland, CA 94612, USA | $1,992 | $2,728 | $3.31 | 3.6 (79) | 12 |
| 6 | Residences at Lake Merritt 1940 Webster St, Oakland, CA 94612, USA | $2,025 | $2,400 | -- | 4.3 (87) | 4 |
| 7 | Domain Oakland 1389 Jefferson St, Oakland, CA 94612, USA | $2,076 | $2,470 | $2.68 | 3.6 (221) | 4 |
Explore Each Property
Bell Uptown District Apartments
4.4 (81)1801 Jefferson St, Oakland, CA 94612, USA
1900 Broadway
4 (128)1950 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612, USA
All East Bay Properties
3.9 (51)2324 Powell St, Emeryville, CA 94608, USA
Forma
4.6 (45)2016 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94612, USA
Lydian
3.6 (79)238 13th St, Oakland, CA 94612, USA
Residences at Lake Merritt
4.3 (87)1940 Webster St, Oakland, CA 94612, USA
Oakland, CA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Oakland, CA is $3,356 per month, based on 201 units across 21 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,000 at Bell Uptown District Apartments to $2,946 at Atlas Apartments.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,486/mo | $1,850/mo | 41 |
| 1 Bed | $3,013/mo | $1,000/mo | 85 |
| 2 Bed | $4,285/mo | $2,025/mo | 66 |
| 3 Bed | $4,278/mo | $3,664/mo | 7 |
| 4 Bed | $1,835/mo | $1,827/mo | 2 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Oakland, CA, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Oakland, CA averages $3,013/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $4,285/mo. At the local median household income of $97,369, that works out to 41% of gross income, a severely rent-burdened market by HUD standards.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Oakland, CA at $1,917/mo. The current tracked market average runs 75% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Oakland, CA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
Who employs renters in San Francisco Bay Area
Demand in the San Francisco Bay Area rental market is shaped by the metro's largest private and public employers. The following organizations anchor local hiring and influence what renters can pay:
- Kaiser Permanente
- Clorox
- Pandora
- UCSF Benioff Children's
Mean one-way commute in Oakland, CA is 31 minutes, per the Census ACS, useful context when weighing which properties sit inside reasonable reach of these employers.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Oakland, CA?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$134,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $3,356/mo.
Comfortable income
$161,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,000/mo), you need to earn at least $40,000/year.
Median household income in Oakland, CA is $97,369 , about 40% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Oakland, CA
Overall prices in Oakland, CA runs above the national average by about 18% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 117.6, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Oakland, CA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $3,356 |
| Utilities | $861 |
| Groceries | $622 |
| Transportation | $2,051 |
| Healthcare | $1,001 |
| Other goods and services | $1,601 |
| Estimated total | $9,492/mo |
Population
438,072
Median household income
$97,369
Census median rent
$1,917/mo
Rent as % of income
30.5%
Median age
37.6
Mean commute
31 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in California
How Oakland, CA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Oakland, CA | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $2,872 | -14% | 46 |
| San Diego, CA | $3,210 | -4% | 25 |
| Sacramento, CA | $2,284 | -32% | 25 |
| Riverside, CA | $2,536 | -24% | 25 |
| Anaheim, CA | $2,749 | -18% | 22 |
| Escondido, CA | $2,788 | -17% | 17 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Oakland, CA?
The average rent in Oakland, CA is $3,356 per month, based on 201 units across 21 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Oakland, CA?
The lowest available rent in Oakland, CA starts at $1,000 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Oakland, CA?
1-bedroom apartments in Oakland, CA average $3,013/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,000/mo across 85 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Oakland, CA?
2-bedroom apartments in Oakland, CA average $4,285/mo. Units start from $2,025/mo across 66 units currently listed.
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