What's the average rent in Oakland, CA?

Rental Market Trends in Oakland, CA

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of July 2026, the average rent in Oakland, CA is $2,350 per month, which is 20% higher than the national average rent of $1,951 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$2,350

0.0%No change month over month

2.4%$55 increase year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

1,393

APARTMENTS

$2,213

HOUSES

$3,100

TOWNHOUSES

$2,500

As of July 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Oakland, CA at $2,213 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $3,100 per month. Townhomes average $2,500 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,000
2 Bedrooms	$2,500
3 Bedrooms	$3,228
4 Bedrooms	$3,900
All	$2,350

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Oakland, CA is $2,000 per month, followed by $2,500 for a 2 bedroom rental, $3,228 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $3,900 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,895
2 Bedrooms	$2,400
3 Bedrooms	$2,800
4 Bedrooms	$3,900
All	$2,500

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Oakland, CA is $1,895 per month, followed by $2,400 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $2,800 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $3,900 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,999
2 Bedrooms	$2,495
3 Bedrooms	$3,038
4 Bedrooms	$3,800
All	$2,300

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Oakland, CA is $1,999 per month, followed by $2,495 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $3,038 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $3,800 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,000
2 Bedrooms	$2,850
3 Bedrooms	$3,500
4 Bedrooms	$4,400
All	$3,100

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Oakland, CA is $2,000 per month, followed by $2,850 for a 2 bedroom house, $3,500 for a 3 bedroom house, and $4,400 for a 4 bedroom house.