What's the average rent in Oakland, CA?

Rental Market Trends in Oakland, CA

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of May 2026, the average rent in Oakland, CA is $2,350 per month, which is 22% higher than the national average rent of $1,930 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$2,350

2.2%$50 increase month-over-month

4.4%$100 increase year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

1,401

APARTMENTS

$2,244

HOUSES

$3,200

TOWNHOUSES

$2,795

As of May 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Oakland, CA at $2,244 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $3,200 per month. Townhomes average $2,795 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,995
2 Bedrooms	$2,500
3 Bedrooms	$3,200
4 Bedrooms	$3,850
All	$2,350

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Oakland, CA is $1,995 per month, followed by $2,500 for a 2 bedroom rental, $3,200 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $3,850 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,800
2 Bedrooms	$2,695
3 Bedrooms	$2,995
4 Bedrooms	$3,600
All	$2,795

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Oakland, CA is $1,800 per month, followed by $2,695 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $2,995 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $3,600 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,985
2 Bedrooms	$2,450
3 Bedrooms	$3,000
4 Bedrooms	$3,695
All	$2,300

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Oakland, CA is $1,985 per month, followed by $2,450 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $3,000 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $3,695 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,870
2 Bedrooms	$2,906
3 Bedrooms	$3,400
4 Bedrooms	$4,200
All	$3,200

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Oakland, CA is $1,870 per month, followed by $2,906 for a 2 bedroom house, $3,400 for a 3 bedroom house, and $4,200 for a 4 bedroom house.