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Oakland is a vibrant city in California located near downtown San Francisco. It has unique neighborhoods, stunning green spaces, and a diverse culture. Residents and visitors love the city’s thriving arts scene, as it has over 1,000 murals lining the streets. Oakland is also known for its incredible food, including Shan Dong in Chinatown and Taquería El Paisa near Fruitvale.
Sports fans can visit the stadiums and cheer on the Oakland A’s. And outdoor enthusiasts will love exploring the Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park or walking along Lake Merritt's shores.
If you're moving to California, consider making Oakland your new home. There are plenty of great neighborhoods to choose from if you’re looking for places to rent in Oakland, CA. From Temescal to downtown Oakland, you're sure to find an apartment or house for rent with the perfect vibe.
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Welcome to the Apartment List January 2026 Rent Report for Oakland, CA. Currently, the overall median rent in the city stands at $2,003, after falling 0.6% last month. Prices remain up 2.6% year-over-year. Read on to learn more about what’s been happening in the Oakland rental market and how it compares to trends throughout the broader San Francisco metro area and the nation as a whole.
The median rent in Oakland fell by 0.6% over the course of December, and has now increased by a total of 2.6% over the past 12 months. Oakland’s rent growth over the past year has has outpaced both state (0.8%) and national (-1.3%) averages.
Twelve months into the year, rents in Oakland have risen 1.3%. This is a faster rate of growth compared to what the city was experiencing at this point last year: from January to December 2024 rents had decreased 2.3%.
Oakland rents went down 0.6% in the past month, compared to the national rate of -0.8%. Among the nation's 100 largest cities, this ranks #45. Similar monthly rent growth took place in Lubbock, TX (-0.6%) and Fresno, CA (-0.6%).
Citywide, the median rent currently stands at $1,833 for a 1-bedroom apartment and $2,200 for a 2-bedroom. Across all bedroom sizes (ie, the entire rental market), the median rent is $2,003. That ranks #17 in the nation, among the country's 100 largest cities.
For comparison, the median rent across the nation as a whole is $1,191 for a 1-bedroom, $1,342 for a 2-bedroom, and $1,356 overall. The median rent in Oakland is 47.7% higher than the national, and is similar to the prices you would find in Los Angeles, CA ($2,043) and Miami, FL ($1,896).
If we expand our view to the wider San Francisco metro area, the median rent is $2,637 meaning that the median price in Oakland ($2,003) is 24.0% lower than the price across the metro as a whole. Metro-wide annual rent growth stands at 4.3%, above the rate of rent growth within just the city.
The table below shows the latest rent stats for 16 cities in the San Francisco metro area that are included in our database. Among them, San Mateo is currently the most expensive, with a median rent of $3,365. Oakland is the metro’s most affordable city, with a median rent of $2,003. The metro's fastest annual rent growth is occurring in San Francisco (12.3%) while the slowest is in Dublin (-4.5%).
You can also use the map below to explore the latest rent trends in the San Francisco metropolitan area.
Apartment List is committed to the accuracy and transparency of our rent estimates. We begin with reliable median rent statistics from the Census Bureau, then extrapolate them forward to the current month using a growth rate calculated from our listing data. In doing so, we use a same-unit analysis similar to Case-Shiller’s approach, capturing apartment transactions over time to provide an accurate picture of rent growth in cities across the country. Our approach corrects for the sample bias inherent in other private sources, producing results that are much closer to statistics published by the Census Bureau and HUD. For more details, please see the Apartment List Rent Estimate Methodology.
Apartment List publishes monthly rent reports and underlying data for hundreds of cities across the nation, as well as data aggregated for counties, metros, and states. These data are intended to be a source of reliable information that help renters and policymakers make sound decisions. Insights from our data are covered regularly by journalists across the country. To access the data yourself, please visit our Data Downloads Page.
Apartment List has released Oakland’s results from the third annual Apartment List Renter Satisfaction Survey. This survey, which drew on responses from over 45,000 renters nationwide, provides insight on what states and cities must do to meet the needs of the country’s 111 million renters.
"Oakland renters expressed general dissatisfaction with the city overall," according to Apartment List. "Some categories received above average scores, but many received below average scores."
Key Findings in Oakland include the following:
Renters say:
"In Oakland, everything I could possibly need is nearbyL public transportation, grocery stores, restaurants, shopping, and parks." -Stephanie P.
"I love the diversity, proximity to other big cities, and the culture. But I dislike the crime, high cost of living, and the lack of parking options." -Rachael N.
"There’s a lot to do here and there’s easy access to other places. Oakland has a lot of character, great shops and food, and great people." -Katrina G.
For more information on the survey methodology and findings or to speak to one of our researchers, please contact our team at rentonomics@apartmentlist.com.
Many people move to San Francisco without ever venturing into the wonderfully local vibe of Oakland. But that just might make your new home even better, honestly. Everything is a little more chill on the east bay, and much more affordable.
Oakland's distinct neighborhoods offer something for everyone
View Oakland City GuideMany people move to San Francisco without ever venturing into the wonderfully local vibe of Oakland. But that just might make your new home even better, honestly. Everything is a little more chill on the east bay, and much more affordable.
Oakland's distinct neighborhoods offer something for everyone
The representation of ethnic minorities in Oakland is higher than the national average. The eight main ethnic groups that make up the population of Oakland are White (28.3%), Hispanic Or Latino (27%), Black Or African American (20.3%), Asian (16.2%), Two Or More (6.9%), Other (0.6%), American Indian Or Alaska Native (0.3%), and Native Hawaiian Or Other Pacific Islander (0.2%).
The representation of ethnic minorities in Oakland is higher than the national average. The eight main ethnic groups that make up the population of Oakland are White (28.3%), Hispanic Or Latino (27%), Black Or African American (20.3%), Asian (16.2%), Two Or More (6.9%), Other (0.6%), American Indian Or Alaska Native (0.3%), and Native Hawaiian Or Other Pacific Islander (0.2%).
Apartment List has released the results for Oakland from the third annual Apartment List Renter Satisfaction Survey. This survey, which drew on responses from over 45,000 renters nationwide, provides insight on what states and cities must do to meet the needs of the country’s 111 million renters.
