Apartments for Rent in Oakland, CA

Prices and availability in Oakland, CA were last updated on 26 May 2026.

The best apartments in Oakland, CA are: Link Apartments® Four12, 553 Sycamore St, 226-230 ORANGE Apartments, 832 Erie and MARK TWAIN HOMES ( Operating Acc).

The average rent in Oakland, CA is $2,553.

The price range for a studio apartment in Oakland, CA is between $101 and $4,915.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Oakland, CA is between $1,041 and $5,882.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Oakland, CA is between $101 and $10,646.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Oakland, CA is between $1,041 and $8,000.

In Oakland 58% of the housing is rented out compared to 42% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 19% of Oakland's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 64% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 17% are single-family rentals.

The average age of rental buildings in Oakland is 28 years old, with 57% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 7 stories, of which 37% are garden-style apartment communities, 51% are mid-sized buildings, and 16% are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

Studio apartments in Oakland are around 17% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 52% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 23% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.