What's the average rent in Oakland, CA?

Rental Market Trends in Oakland, CA

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of August 2026, the average rent in Oakland, CA is $2,395 per month, which is 22% higher than the national average rent of $1,962 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$2,395

1.9%$45 increase month-over-month

4.0%$92 increase year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

1,367

APARTMENTS

$2,255

HOUSES

$3,300

TOWNHOUSES

$2,800

As of August 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Oakland, CA at $2,255 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $3,300 per month. Townhomes average $2,800 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,025
2 Bedrooms	$2,562
3 Bedrooms	$3,300
4 Bedrooms	$3,848
All	$2,395

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Oakland, CA is $2,025 per month, followed by $2,562 for a 2 bedroom rental, $3,300 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $3,848 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,490
2 Bedrooms	$2,650
3 Bedrooms	$2,995
4 Bedrooms	$4,500
All	$2,750

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Oakland, CA is $2,490 per month, followed by $2,650 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $2,995 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $4,500 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,000
2 Bedrooms	$2,500
3 Bedrooms	$3,100
4 Bedrooms	$3,750
All	$2,381

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Oakland, CA is $2,000 per month, followed by $2,500 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $3,100 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $3,750 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,000
2 Bedrooms	$2,800
3 Bedrooms	$3,500
4 Bedrooms	$4,413
All	$3,295

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Oakland, CA is $2,000 per month, followed by $2,800 for a 2 bedroom house, $3,500 for a 3 bedroom house, and $4,413 for a 4 bedroom house.