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What is the average rent in Oakland?

The average rent of a studio apartment in Oakland, CA is $1,428. The average rent of a 1-bedroom in Oakland, CA is $1,895. The average rent of a 2-bedroom in Oakland, CA is $2,442. The average rent of a 3-bedroom in Oakland, CA is $3,397.

Studio

$1,428


1 bed

$1,895


2 beds

$2,442


3+ beds

$3,397

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

Mar 15 2024Apr 30 2024Jun 14 2024Jul 28 2024Sep 11 2024Oct 27 2024Dec 12 2024Jan 27 2025Mar 30 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 $800 to $3,200+.

$800 - $1,400

$1,400 - $2,000

$2,000 - $2,600

$2,600 - $3,200

$3,200+

What is the average apartment size in Oakland?

The average size of a Oakland, CA apartment is 530 square feet, while the median apartment size for Oakland, CA is 504 square feet. However, square footage varies based on unit type. Most rentals in Oakland, CA (39.35%) are 1 bedroom apartments, while the fewest (13.31%) are 3+ bedroom apartments. Meanwhile, studio apartments account for 24.71%, and 2 bedroom apartments make up 22.62%.

Studio

One bedroom

Two bedrooms

Three+ bedrooms

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