Oakland, CA Rental Market Trends
Highlights
The average rent for an apartment in Oakland is $2,527, a 3% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,442.
Studio apartments in Oakland rent for $1,761 a month, while 1-bedroom apartments ask on average $2,330 a month; the average rent for a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,191.
Average Rent in Oakland, CA
| All rentals | Studio | 1 Bed | 2 Beds | 3 Beds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Rent | $2,527 | $1,761 | $2,330 | $3,191 | $4,214 |
| Y-o-Y Change | 3% | 5% | 6% | -1% | 2% |
| Average Apartment Size | 729 sq. ft. | 554 sq. ft. | 674 sq. ft. | 952 sq. ft. | 1,261 sq. ft. |
The average size for a Oakland apartment is 729 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on apartment type. A studio averages 554 sq. ft., while a one-bedroom apartment offers a more generous square footage: 674. 2-bedroom apartments in Oakland have an average size of 952 sq. ft.
Oakland, CA Apartment Rent Ranges
- $701-$1,0002%
- $1,001-$1,5006%
- $1,501-$2,00032%
- > $2,00060%
Oakland, CA Rent Trends
| Average Rent All rentals | Studio | 1 Bed | 2 Beds | 3 Beds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug / 2018 | $2,527 | $1,761 | $2,330 | $3,191 | $4,214 |
| Jan / 2018 | $2,497 | $1,726 | $2,294 | $3,173 | $4,214 |
| Sept / 2017 | $2,455 | $1,751 | $2,226 | $3,177 | $4,300 |
| May / 2017 | $2,442 | $1,673 | $2,207 | $3,225 | $4,143 |
| Jan / 2017 | $2,363 | $1,626 | $2,128 | $3,126 | $3,996 |
| Sept / 2016 | $2,379 | $1,591 | $2,142 | $3,173 | $3,888 |
| May / 2016 | $2,390 | $1,565 | $2,123 | $3,280 | $4,099 |
| Jan / 2016 | $2,332 | $1,550 | $2,080 | $3,180 | $3,861 |
| Sept / 2015 | $2,215 | $1,451 | $2,002 | $2,914 | $4,029 |
| May / 2015 | $2,132 | $1,406 | $1,911 | $2,837 | $3,796 |
Average Rent in Oakland, CA By Neighborhood
| Average Rent | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neighborhood | All rentals | Studio | 1 Bed | 2 Beds | 3 Beds |
| Las Palmas | $1,854 | $950 | $1,690 | $2,123 | $2,800 |
| Castlemont | $1,854 | $950 | $1,690 | $2,123 | $2,800 |
| Adams Point | $1,900 | $1,483 | $1,921 | $1,921 | $3,489 |
| Leona Heights | $1,925 | $950 | $1,759 | $2,138 | $2,800 |
| Caballo Hills | $1,925 | $950 | $1,759 | $2,138 | $2,800 |
| Toler Heights | $1,948 | $950 | $1,762 | $2,218 | $2,800 |
| Sequoyah | $1,948 | $950 | $1,762 | $2,218 | $2,800 |
| Seminary | $1,948 | $950 | $1,762 | $2,218 | $2,800 |
| Oak Knoll | $1,948 | $950 | $1,762 | $2,218 | $2,800 |
| Millsmont | $1,948 | $950 | $1,762 | $2,218 | $2,800 |
| Havenscourt | $1,948 | $950 | $1,762 | $2,218 | $2,800 |
| Grass Valley | $1,948 | $950 | $1,762 | $2,218 | $2,800 |
| Frick | $1,948 | $950 | $1,762 | $2,218 | $2,800 |
| Foothill Square | $1,948 | $950 | $1,762 | $2,218 | $2,800 |
| Eastmont Hills | $1,948 | $950 | $1,762 | $2,218 | $2,800 |
| Eastmont | $1,948 | $950 | $1,762 | $2,218 | $2,800 |
| Chabot Park | $1,948 | $950 | $1,762 | $2,218 | $2,800 |
| Arroyo Viejo | $1,948 | $950 | $1,762 | $2,218 | $2,800 |
| Piedmont Pines | $2,009 | $1,617 | $1,941 | $2,384 | $2,438 |
| Piedmont Avenue | $2,009 | $1,617 | $1,941 | $2,384 | $2,438 |
| Montclair | $2,009 | $1,617 | $1,941 | $2,384 | $2,438 |
| Merriewood | $2,009 | $1,617 | $1,941 | $2,384 | $2,438 |
| Joaquin Miller Park | $2,009 | $1,617 | $1,941 | $2,384 | $2,438 |
| HarriOak | $2,009 | $1,617 | $1,941 | $2,384 | $2,438 |
| Glen Highlands | $2,009 | $1,617 | $1,941 | $2,384 | $2,438 |
| Forestland | $2,009 | $1,617 | $1,941 | $2,384 | $2,438 |
| Mountain View | $2,078 | $1,617 | $2,027 | $2,441 | $2,438 |
| Mosswood | $2,110 | $1,754 | $1,933 | $2,910 | $2,438 |
| Trestle Glen | $2,112 | $1,861 | $2,075 | $2,513 | $3,489 |
| Lynn | $2,112 | $1,861 | $2,075 | $2,513 | $3,489 |
| Lakeshore | $2,112 | $1,861 | $2,075 | $2,513 | $3,489 |
| Grand Lake | $2,112 | $1,861 | $2,075 | $2,513 | $3,489 |
| Crocker Highland | $2,112 | $1,861 | $2,075 | $2,513 | $3,489 |
| Waverly | $2,402 | $1,692 | $2,379 | $3,090 | $4,558 |
| Cleveland Heights | $2,513 | $1,748 | $2,123 | $3,253 | $4,386 |
| Bella Vista | $2,513 | $1,748 | $2,123 | $3,253 | $4,386 |
| Hoover - Foster | $2,518 | $1,724 | $2,523 | $3,243 | $4,748 |
| Uptown Oakland | $2,531 | $1,718 | $2,542 | $3,228 | $4,748 |
| Northgate | $2,531 | $1,718 | $2,542 | $3,228 | $4,748 |
| Lakeside | $2,531 | $1,718 | $2,542 | $3,228 | $4,748 |
| Jingletown | $2,588 | $1,669 | $1,971 | $3,319 | $4,565 |
| Rancho San Antonio | $2,686 | $1,669 | $2,140 | $3,319 | $4,565 |
| Merritt | $2,686 | $1,669 | $2,140 | $3,319 | $4,565 |
| Ivy Hill | $2,686 | $1,669 | $2,140 | $3,319 | $4,565 |
| Highland Terrace | $2,686 | $1,669 | $2,140 | $3,319 | $4,565 |
| Clinton | $2,686 | $1,669 | $2,140 | $3,319 | $4,565 |
| Ralph Bunche | $2,698 | $1,772 | $2,629 | $3,302 | $4,748 |
| Old Oakland | $2,698 | $1,772 | $2,629 | $3,302 | $4,748 |
| Downtown Oakland | $2,698 | $1,772 | $2,629 | $3,302 | $4,748 |
| Civic Center | $2,698 | $1,772 | $2,629 | $3,302 | $4,748 |
| Tuxedo | $2,704 | $1,709 | $2,172 | $3,319 | $4,565 |
| Peralta | $2,704 | $1,709 | $2,172 | $3,319 | $4,565 |
| Highland Park | $2,704 | $1,709 | $2,172 | $3,319 | $4,565 |
| Embarcadero | $2,704 | $1,709 | $2,172 | $3,319 | $4,565 |
| East Peralta | $2,704 | $1,709 | $2,172 | $3,319 | $4,565 |
The most affordable neighborhoods in Oakland are Castlemont, where the average rent goes for $1,854/month, Las Palmas, where renters pay $1,854/mo on average, and Adams Point, where the average rent goes for $1,900/mo. If you’re looking for other great deals, check out the listings from Caballo Hills ($1,925), Leona Heights ($1,925), and Arroyo Viejo ($1,948), where the asking prices are below the average Oakland rent of $2,527/mo.
The most expensive neighborhoods in Oakland are Highland Park ($2,704), Peralta ($2,704) and Tuxedo ($2,704).
Oakland | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood
Rent in Adams Point is 2% lower than in Arroyo Viejo
Adams Point rent is 25% lower than Oakland average
| All rentals | $1,900 |
|---|---|
| Studio | $1,483 |
| 1 Bed | $1,921 |
| 2 Beds | $1,921 |
| 3 Beds | $3,489 |
Arroyo Viejo rent is 23% lower than Oakland average
| All rentals | $1,948 |
|---|---|
| Studio | $950 |
| 1 Bed | $1,762 |
| 2 Beds | $2,218 |
| 3 Beds | $2,800 |
How Does Oakland Compare to Nearby Cities
| Average Rent | Y-o-Y Change | |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | $2,251 | 5% |
| San Francisco | $3,442 | 0% |
| Oakland | $2,527 | 3% |
| Santa Barbara | $1,975 | 5% |
| Arroyo Grande | $1,138 | 4% |
| San Luis Obispo | $2,080 | 12% |
| Paso Robles | $1,440 | 1% |
| Atascadero | $1,388 | -1% |
For more information about the Oakland rental trends, check out our monthly rent report
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