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Apartments for Rent in Central Oakland, Oakland, CA

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Apartments for Rent in Central Oakland, Oakland, CA. 556 Rentals Available
  • a rendering of a living room with furniture and a fireplace
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    412 Madison St, Oakland, CA 94607
    STUDIO $2,100+
    1 BED $1,950+
    2 BEDS $2,830+
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    553 Sycamore Street, Oakland, CA 94612
    STUDIO $1,695
  • a kitchen with wooden cabinets and stainless steel appliances
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    316 12Th Street, Oakland, CA 94607
    1 BED $1,965
    2 BEDS $2,200
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  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table and a dining room
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    2633 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, CA 94612
    STUDIO $2,100+
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    2302 Valdez Street, Oakland, CA 94612
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  • a kitchen with a stove and a sink
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    2415 Valdez Street, Oakland, CA 94612
    STUDIO $1,500+
  • a rendering of a living room with couches and chairs
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    1510 Webster Street, Oakland, CA 94612
    1 BED $1,627+
    2 BEDS $2,035+
  • a large building on the corner of a city street
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    1515 Webster St, Oakland, CA 94612
    1 BED $1,050+
  • a kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator and a stove
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    646 16Th Street, Oakland, CA 94612
    STUDIO $1,625
    1 BED $1,825
  • a large living room with orange furniture and a television
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    150 Fourth Street, Oakland, CA 94607
    STUDIO $2,205+
    1 BED $2,270+
    2 BEDS $3,375+
  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    1801 Jefferson Street, Oakland, CA 94612
    STUDIO $1,845+
    1 BED $2,365+
    2 BEDS $3,145+
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    1425 Harrison Street, Oakland, CA 94612
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    1 BED $1,595
    2 BEDS $1,995+
  • a living room with blue walls and leather couches and chairs
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    125 2Nd Street, Oakland, CA 94607
    1 BED $2,941+
    2 BEDS $3,676+
  • a living room with a couch and a tv
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    509 Sycamore Street, Oakland, CA 94612
    STUDIO $1,842
    1 BED $1,585+
    2 BEDS $1,999
  • a living room with couches and tables and floor to ceiling windows
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    2016 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94612
    STUDIO $2,188+
    1 BED $2,342+
    2 BEDS $3,676+
  • a living room with a couch and a table and a large window
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    1411 Alice St, Oakland, CA 94612
    STUDIO $2,325+
    1 BED $2,494+
    2 BEDS $3,536
  • a living room with large windows and a table and chairs
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    312 24Th St., Oakland, CA 94612
    STUDIO $2,092+
    1 BED $2,247+
    2 BEDS $3,270+
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  • a living room with couches and a glass table
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    385 14Th Street,Suite 100, Oakland, CA 94612
    STUDIO $2,437+
    1 BED $2,594
    2 BEDS $3,527+
  • a woman standing next to a pool table in a living room with windows
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    1717 Webster St., Oakland, CA 94612
    STUDIO $2,104+
    1 BED $2,355+
    2 BEDS $3,321+
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    524 8Th Street, Oakland, CA 94607
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    1431 Jackson Street, Oakland, CA 94612
    STUDIO $1,250+
    1 BED $1,650+
  • a living room with a marble table with a bowl of fruit on it
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    330 17Th St, Oakland, CA 94612
    STUDIO $2,300+
    1 BED $2,800
    2 BEDS $3,000+
  • a living room with couches and a coffee table
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    2425 Valdez Street, Oakland, CA 94612
    STUDIO $1,221
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and stainless steel appliances
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    1428 Jackson, Oakland, CA 94612
    STUDIO $1,650
  • a living room with a fireplace and orange furniture
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    238 13Th Street, Oakland, CA 94612
    STUDIO $1,984+
    1 BED $2,034+
    2 BEDS $2,666+
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Central Oakland, Oakland, CA rent trends

Rental prices in Central Oakland, Oakland, CA have increased by 0.89% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,601 to $2,624.

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The national average price of rental apartments is $1,741, while the average monthly rent in Central Oakland, Oakland, CA is $2,624.

Average rent in Central Oakland, Oakland, CA

$2,624/mo Central Oakland, Oakland, CA average rental price, January 2026
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The average monthly rent for an apartment in Central Oakland, Oakland, CA is around $2,624.

    What's the typical rent budget in Central Oakland, Oakland, CA?

    A share of 3% of apartments in Central Oakland, Oakland, CA have the cheapest rents between $1,001-$1,500. Around 26% of rentals are $2,501-$3,000. Around 12% of Central Oakland's apartments have monthly rents between $1,501-$2,000. There are 35% of apartments with rents between $2,001-$2,500. A share of 24% of apartment rentals in Oakland are in the > $3,000 range.

    The largest share of rentals in Central Oakland, Oakland, CA (35%) fall between $2,001-$2,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

    Getting around in Central Oakland, CA

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    Walker's Paradise
    89 /100
    Excellent Transit
    86 /100
    Very Bikeable
    Walk Score®: 100, Transit Score®: 89, Bike Score®: 86

    Frequently asked questions

    When were prices and availability in Central Oakland, Oakland, CA last updated?

    Prices and availability in Central Oakland, Oakland, CA were last updated on 28 Feb 2026.

    What are the best apartments in Central Oakland, Oakland, CA?

    The best apartments in Central Oakland, Oakland, CA are: Link Apartments® Four12, 553 Sycamore St, 316 12th Street, Telegraph Lofts and Alta Waverly.

    What is the average rent in Central Oakland, Oakland, CA?

    The average rent in Central Oakland, Oakland, CA is $2,600.

    What is the price range for a studio apartment in Central Oakland, Oakland, CA?

    The price range for a studio apartment in Central Oakland, Oakland, CA is between $1,221 and $3,376.

    What is the price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Central Oakland, Oakland, CA?

    The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Central Oakland, Oakland, CA is between $1,050 and $5,882.

    What is the price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Central Oakland, Oakland, CA?

    The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Central Oakland, Oakland, CA is between $1,995 and $10,646.

    What is the price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Central Oakland, Oakland, CA?

    The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Central Oakland, Oakland, CA is between $1,595 and $7,948.

    What type of rental buildings are in Central Oakland, Oakland, CA?

    In Central Oakland 87% of the housing is rented out compared to 13% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 55% of Central Oakland's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 42% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 3% are single-family rentals.

    Central Oakland, Oakland, CA demographics

    • 18,111Total Population
    • 8,984 Female
      9,126 Male
    • 36Median Age

    In total, Central Oakland, Oakland, CA has 18,111 residents, 8,984 women and 9,126 men, per U.S. Census recent estimates. Statistics show that the median age of Central Oakland’s population is 36.

    Central Oakland, Oakland, CA households

    • 3,064 Family
      6,940 Non-family
    • 1,163 Children
      8,841 No Children
    • 10,003Total Number of Households
    • 1.53Average People Per Household
    • $82,503Median Household Income

    There is a total of 10,003 households in Central Oakland, Oakland, CA. Of these, 1,163 have children and 8,841 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 3,064 family households and 6,940 non-family households live in this area. The size of a household in Central Oakland is 1.53 people, on average. The median household annual income in Central Oakland equals $82,503, and the monthly housing costs equal $2,072.

    Central Oakland, Oakland, CA education statistics

    According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 7% of the population in Central Oakland, Oakland, CA have no high school education, 21% went to high-school, and 15% have partially completed college. Moreover, 6% of the population hold an Associate Degree, 30% hold a Bachelor Degree, and 21% hold a Graduate Degree.

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