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Oakland, CA Rent Trends

Rank #14, last updated February 9

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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 $1,898. The average rent of a 2-bedroom in Oakland, CA is $2,523. The average rent of a 3-bedroom in Oakland, CA is $3,310.

Studio

$1,414


1 bed

$1,898


2 beds

$2,523


3+ beds

$3,310

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 26 2024Mar 12 2024Apr 27 2024Jun 11 2024Jul 25 2024Sep 08 2024Oct 24 2024Dec 09 2024Feb 09 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 527 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 (38.62%) are 1 bedroom apartments, while the fewest (12.6%) are 3+ bedroom apartments. Meanwhile, 2 bedroom apartments account for 25.61%, and studio apartments make up 23.17%.

Studio

One bedroom

Two bedrooms

Three+ bedrooms

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