← Rent by cityTypical monthly rent in Oakland, CA, over the past three years
Rent in Oakland, CA
Data as of August 2026 · Zillow Observed Rent Index
Typical rent
$2,735
1-year change
+10.1%
3-year change
+10.9%
Metro, 1-year change
+10.8%
Rents in Oakland rose +10.1%, faster than the US overall (+2.5%). Expect landlords to push; compare your offer with your own ZIP, which can differ a lot from the city.
Typical rent in Oakland, past 3 years
All unit sizes, monthly
Show as a table
| Month | Typical rent |
|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | $2,735 |
| Jul 2026 | $2,679 |
| Jun 2026 | $2,646 |
| May 2026 | $2,601 |
| Apr 2026 | $2,576 |
| Mar 2026 | $2,544 |
| Feb 2026 | $2,526 |
| Jan 2026 | $2,502 |
| Dec 2025 | $2,493 |
| Nov 2025 | $2,491 |
| Oct 2025 | $2,503 |
| Sep 2025 | $2,498 |
| Aug 2025 | $2,484 |
| Jul 2025 | $2,464 |
| Jun 2025 | $2,454 |
| May 2025 | $2,444 |
| Apr 2025 | $2,433 |
| Mar 2025 | $2,422 |
| Feb 2025 | $2,411 |
| Jan 2025 | $2,396 |
| Dec 2024 | $2,390 |
| Nov 2024 | $2,386 |
| Oct 2024 | $2,393 |
| Sep 2024 | $2,395 |
| Aug 2024 | $2,405 |
| Jul 2024 | $2,401 |
| Jun 2024 | $2,384 |
| May 2024 | $2,371 |
| Apr 2024 | $2,373 |
| Mar 2024 | $2,389 |
| Feb 2024 | $2,393 |
| Jan 2024 | $2,396 |
| Dec 2023 | $2,399 |
| Nov 2023 | $2,412 |
| Oct 2023 | $2,434 |
| Sep 2023 | $2,454 |
| Aug 2023 | $2,467 |
Estimated typical rent by size
| Studio | $2,150 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,380 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,830 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,160 |
| 4+ bedrooms | $3,710 |
City typical rent × CA bedroom ratios from the Census American Community Survey. Rough guide only.
Check your own increase
ZIP-level trends can differ a lot from the city average.
By ZIP code
| ZIP | Typical rent | 1-year change |
|---|---|---|
| 94601 | $2,309 | +6.7% |
| 94602 | $2,702 | +6.6% |
| 94603 | $2,557 | +3.0% |
| 94605 | $2,520 | +3.9% |
| 94606 | $2,455 | +5.0% |
| 94607 | $2,742 | +12.4% |
| 94609 | $2,778 | +10.2% |
| 94610 | $2,344 | +4.6% |
| 94612 | $3,079 | +15.7% |
| 94618 | $2,914 | +6.4% |
| 94619 | $2,799 | – |
| 94621 | $2,691 | +3.9% |
| 94705 | $2,814 | +6.5% |
Negotiating a renewal in Oakland
- Check your own ZIP, not just the city: in Oakland, ZIP-level changes over the past year range from +3.0% to +15.7%.
- Start 60–90 days before your lease ends, before you're short on time to look elsewhere.
- Lead with wanting to stay, then the numbers: your increase next to the local trend, with the source named.
- Name a specific number, and offer something in return, like a longer lease, if you can.
- Get any agreement in writing before you sign the renewal.