Oakland, CA rental market
Last updated August 17, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Oakland, CA is $2,334.
$2,334
+$34
+$66
1,816
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $695 to $20,000.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $600 | 1 |
| $700 | 1 |
| $800 | 8 |
| $900 | 13 |
| $1,000 | 10 |
| $1,100 | 16 |
| $1,200 | 33 |
| $1,300 | 47 |
| $1,400 | 75 |
| $1,500 | 82 |
| $1,600 | 92 |
| $1,700 | 102 |
| $1,800 | 126 |
| $1,900 | 145 |
| $2,000 | 102 |
| $2,100 | 119 |
| $2,200 | 134 |
| $2,300 | 106 |
| $2,400 | 138 |
| $2,500 | 107 |
| $2,600 | 97 |
| $2,700 | 99 |
| $2,800 | 86 |
| $2,900 | 87 |
| $3,000 | 49 |
| $3,100 | 44 |
| $3,200 | 51 |
| $3,300 | 37 |
| $3,400 | 50 |
| $3,500 | 52 |
| $3,600 | 38 |
| $3,700 | 38 |
| $3,800 | 24 |
| $3,900 | 28 |
| $4,000 | 22 |
| $4,100 | 18 |
| $4,200 | 21 |
| $4,300 | 10 |
| $4,400 | 15 |
| $4,500 | 10 |
| $4,600 | 2 |
| $4,700 | 9 |
| $4,800 | 8 |
| $4,900 | 11 |
| $5,000+ | 53 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $66 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $2,295 | $2,300 |
| Feb | $2,295 | $2,291 |
| Mar | $2,295 | $2,250 |
| Apr | $2,275 | $2,269 |
| May | $2,250 | $2,270 |
| Jun | $2,250 | $2,250 |
| Jul | $2,250 | $2,295 |
| Aug | $2,250 | $2,300 |
| Sep | $2,263 | No data |
| Oct | $2,295 | No data |
| Nov | $2,295 | No data |
| Dec | $2,295 | No data |
Market temperature
The Oakland, CA rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in Oakland, CA is 11% higher than the national average.
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in Oakland, CA?
The average rent in Oakland, CA is $2,334.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Oakland, CA?
Houses in Oakland, CA rent between $695 - $20,000 with an average rent of $2,334.
3. How has the rent in Oakland, CA changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in Oakland, CA increased by $66
4. How much has the rent in Oakland, CA increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in Oakland, CA increased by $34
5. How many available rentals are there in Oakland, CA?
There are currently 1,816 rentals available in Oakland, CA.
6. How do rent prices in Oakland, CA compare with the national average?
The average rent in Oakland, CA is $2,334 — 11.14% higher the national average of $2,100.