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Oakland, CA Rent Trends

Rank #14, last updated February 10

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What is the average rent in Oakland?

The average rent of a studio apartment in Oakland, CA is $1,414. The average rent of a 1-bedroom in Oakland, CA is $1,895. The average rent of a 2-bedroom in Oakland, CA is $2,500. The average rent of a 3-bedroom in Oakland, CA is $3,300.

Studio

$1,414


1 bed

$1,895


2 beds

$2,500


3+ beds

$3,300

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

Jan 27 2024Mar 13 2024Apr 28 2024Jun 12 2024Jul 26 2024Sep 09 2024Oct 25 2024Dec 10 2024Feb 10 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 529 square feet, while the median apartment size for Oakland, CA is 501 square feet. However, square footage varies based on unit type. Most rentals in Oakland, CA (38.57%) are 1 bedroom apartments, while the fewest (12.86%) are 3+ bedroom apartments. Meanwhile, 2 bedroom apartments account for 25.1%, and studio apartments make up 23.47%.

Studio

One bedroom

Two bedrooms

Three+ bedrooms

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