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Average Rent in Oakland, CA & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 20 apartment communities in Oakland, CA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$3,577/mo
▲ +3% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,000/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
20
tracked daily
Units Listed
222
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Oakland, CA
63 listed units across 13 buildings in Oakland, CA dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $120/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 Broadway | Unit 3109 | $5,360 | $4,995 | $365 |
| 1900 Broadway | Unit 2709 | $5,459 | $5,114 | $345 |
| Atlas Apartments | Unit 0581P, Montclair | $4,776 | $4,491 | $285 |
| Skaia | Unit 1, A1 | $3,501 | $3,282 | $219 |
| Skaia | Unit 2, A2 (PH) | $3,576 | $3,357 | $219 |
| Domain Oakland | Unit A302, 1H | $2,772 | $2,572 | $200 |
| Domain Oakland | Unit A304, 1H | $2,832 | $2,632 | $200 |
| Domain Oakland | Unit A307, 1H | $2,722 | $2,522 | $200 |
Rent by Neighborhood in Oakland, CA
Compare average rent across Oakland, CA neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temescal | $4,454 | $2,510 | 1 | 9 |
| Prescott | $3,897 | $2,155 | 4 | 70 |
| Montclair Business | $3,392 | $3,201 | 1 | 4 |
| Downtown Oakland | $3,365 | $1,000 | 14 | 139 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Oakland, CA?
As of July 2026, the average rent in Oakland, CA is $3,577 per month across 20 apartment communities and 222 available units. Rents have increased $94 (3%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Bell Uptown District Apartments starting at $1,000/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $2,808/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $3,110/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $4,671/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $3,933/mo, a 4-bedroom averages $1,832/mo.
Prices range from $1,000 to $6,150 per month. The most common price point is the $2,400 range, where 25 units are currently listed.
Oakland, CA Rent Price History
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Oakland, CA
Rent Prices by Apartment in Oakland, CA
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bell Uptown District Apartments | $1,000/mo | $1,000/mo | 1 | 4.4 |
| 1900 Broadway | $1,817/mo | $4,023/mo | 46 | 4 |
| Forma | $1,910/mo | $2,591/mo | 12 | 4.6 |
| Alta Waverly | $2,025/mo | $2,393/mo | 3 | 4.9 |
| Modera Jack London Square | $2,155/mo | $2,738/mo | 5 | 4.4 |
| Lantana Uptown | $2,180/mo | $2,495/mo | 4 | 4.5 |
| Domain Oakland | $2,365/mo | $2,731/mo | 17 | 3.6 |
Google Search Trends for Oakland, CA Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Oakland, CA
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$143,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $3,577/mo.
Comfortable income
$172,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving 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 43% 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) | $3,577 |
| Utilities | $861 |
| Groceries | $622 |
| Transportation | $2,051 |
| Healthcare | $1,001 |
| Other goods and services | $1,601 |
| Estimated total | $9,713/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.
Explore Oakland, CA Apartments
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