What is the average apartment size in Downtown Oakland, Oakland, CA?

The average size for a Downtown Oakland, Oakland, CA apartment is 747 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Downtown Oakland?

As of Jun / 2026, the average rent in Downtown Oakland is $2,758 per month, a 0.35% decrease from last years average of $2,768.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Downtown Oakland?

In Downtown Oakland, studios rent for $2,258 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,622 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $3,304 per month.

What is the average apartment size in Downtown Oakland?

The typical apartment in Downtown Oakland offers about 747 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Downtown Oakland?

Studio apartments in Downtown Oakland average 511 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 687 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 986 sq. ft.

Downtown Oakland, Oakland, CA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Downtown Oakland?

The typical rent budget in Downtown Oakland ranges from $2,001 to $2,500 per month, with 41% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Downtown Oakland?

In Downtown Oakland, 91% of households rent while 9% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: August 01, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Downtown Oakland is $2,758, a 0.35% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,768.

Studio Apartments at $2,258 offer the most budget-friendly option with 511 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 687 square feet for $2,622, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-bedroom units at $3,304 offer 986 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Downtown Oakland, Oakland, CA

Last updated: August 01, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,758	747 sq. ft.
Studio	$2,258	511 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,622	687 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$3,304	986 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Downtown Oakland, Oakland, CA rent trends

Rental prices in Downtown Oakland, Oakland, CA have decreased by 0.35% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,768 to $2,758.

What's the typical rent budget in Downtown Oakland, Oakland, CA?

The largest share of rentals in Downtown Oakland, Oakland, CA (41%) fall between $2,001-$2,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Downtown Oakland, Oakland, CA?

2,898 or 91% of the households in Downtown Oakland, Oakland, CA are renter-occupied while 287 or 9% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Downtown Oakland?

Lakeside $1,960/month

Clinton $2,091/month

Ralph Bunche $2,139/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $2,653/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Downtown Oakland?

Mosswood $2,891/month

Waverly $2,903/month

Merritt $3,198/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Oakland, CA By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Merritt	$3,198
Waverly	$2,903
Mosswood	$2,891
Peralta	$2,865
Jack London	$2,823
HarriOak	$2,818
Northgate	$2,780
Downtown Oakland	$2,758
Pill Hill	$2,739
Civic Center	$2,706
Piedmont Avenue	$2,550
Uptown Oakland	$2,538
Grand Lake	$2,533
Old Oakland	$2,332
Adams Point	$2,144
Ralph Bunche	$2,139
Clinton	$2,091
Lakeside	$1,960

Oakland | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Downtown Oakland is 29% higher than in Adams Point

$2,758

Downtown Oakland rent is the same as Oakland average

Average Rent $2,758

$2,144

Adams Point rent is 22% lower than Oakland average

Average Rent $2,144

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Downtown Oakland apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.