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    4414 & 4420 Penniman Ave, Oakland, CA 94619
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $2,250
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Central East, Oakland, CA rent trends

Rental prices in Central East, Oakland, CA have increased by 0.53% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,992 to $2,002.

Average rent in Central East, Oakland, CA

$2,002/mo Central East, Oakland, CA average rental price, January 2026
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The average monthly rent for an apartment in Central East, Oakland, CA is around $2,002.

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

    A share of 64% of apartments in Central East, Oakland, CA have the cheapest rents between $1,501-$2,000. Around 36% of Central East's apartments have monthly rents between $2,001-$2,500.

    The largest share of rentals in Central East, Oakland, CA (64%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

    Getting around in Central East, CA

    28 /100
    Car-Dependent
    60 /100
    Good Transit
    61 /100
    Bikeable
    Walk Score®: 28, Transit Score®: 60, Bike Score®: 61

    Frequently asked questions

    What are the advantages of renting a house in Central East, Oakland, CA?

    Renting a house in Central East, Oakland, CA comes with more space, both indoor and outdoor.

    What are the downsides of renting a house apartment in Central East, Oakland, CA?

    Houses for rent in Central East, Oakland, CA are usually located in non-central areas.

    Central East, Oakland, CA demographics

    • 57,896Total Population
    • 29,000 Female
      28,896 Male
    • 34Median Age

    In total, Central East, Oakland, CA has 57,896 residents, 29,000 women and 28,896 men, per U.S. Census recent estimates. Statistics show that the median age of Central East’s population is 34.

    Central East, Oakland, CA households

    • 12,079 Family
      5,839 Non-family
    • 6,834 Children
      11,083 No Children
    • 17,918Total Number of Households
    • 2.68Average People Per Household
    • $68,868Median Household Income

    There is a total of 17,918 households in Central East, Oakland, CA. Of these, 6,834 have children and 11,083 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 12,079 family households and 5,839 non-family households live in this area. The size of a household in Central East is 2.68 people, on average. The median household annual income in Central East equals $68,868, and the monthly housing costs equal $1,821.

    Central East, Oakland, CA education statistics

    According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 15% of the population in Central East, Oakland, CA have no high school education, 41% went to high-school, and 20% have partially completed college. Moreover, 6% of the population hold an Associate Degree, 13% hold a Bachelor Degree, and 6% hold a Graduate Degree.