32 rentals in Oakland
Rental Listings in Oakland, TN
About Oakland, TN Real Estate
Oakland is a city in the East Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area in the U.S. state of California. It is the county seat of and the most populous city in Alameda County, California, with a population of 440,646 in 2020. A major West Coast port, Oakland is the most populous city in the East Bay, the third most populous city in the Bay Area, and the eighth most populous city in California. It serves as the Bay Area's trade center: the Port of Oakland is the busiest port in Northern California, and the fifth- or sixth-busiest in the United States. A charter city, Oakland was incorporated on May 4, 1852, in the wake of the state's increasing population due to the California gold rush.
Oakland is a vibrant East Bay city known for diversity, arts, and progressive culture. Stunning views of San Francisco across the bay with more affordable housing and excellent BART transit connections.
Today, Oakland has 32 homes for rent at a median rent of $3,850/mo, typically leasing in about 45 days. Families here choose from 14 schools rated 8 or higher on the Topfind School Score.
Top Rated Schools in Oakland
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- 10Chabot Elementaryelementary
- 10Crocker Highlands Elementaryelementary
- 10Peralta Elementaryelementary
- 10Redwood Heights Elementaryelementary
- 9Claremont Middleintermediate/middle/junior high
- 9Cleveland Elementaryelementary
Why Live in Oakland?
- More affordable than San Francisco with BART access
- Thriving arts, music, and food scene
- Beautiful Lake Merritt and Redwood Regional Park
- Diverse neighborhoods with distinct personalities
Popular Neighborhoods in Oakland
Oakland Rental Pulse
Median Rent
$3,800/mo
↑ 46.4% over the past yearMonths of Rental Inventory
Estimated time to lease all rentals at the current leasing pace
0.4 months of supply
Landlord's MarketWith only 32 active rentals, supply is tight.
What this means for renters
Rental inventory is tight relative to how many homes get leased each month—fewer options, and well-priced units draw competition. Rentals typically lease in ~45 days.
Rental Velocity
How fast rentals are leasing
Rentals are taking longer to lease—renters have more time to compare options and negotiate.
Rental Inventory Distribution
Rentals are being leased quickly—most listings move within 30 days, signaling strong renter demand.
Housing Tenure in Oakland
Renting is more common here than statewide—this market has more rental inventory and transient residents.
42%
Homeowners
58%
Renters
Homeownership is 13.5% lower than the California average (55.5%)
173,179 households (2023)
Affordability Snapshot
Typical rent
$3,850/mo
Median rent
Affordable budget (30%)
$2,434/mo
Based on median income
Median household income
$8,114/mo
Oakland
Typical rent costs about 47% of the median household's income.
The standard recommendation is to spend ≤30% of income on rent.
Income needed to afford typical rent comfortably
$154K/year
Assumes rent ≤30% of income
Median Rent by Bedroom
Rent increases significantly with bedroom count—larger units command premium prices.
Each additional bedroom adds about $2,513.5/mo to rent on average, with larger units commanding higher premiums.
Largest increase: 4 → 5 bedrooms (+$8,733/mo)
Rent Reductions
4 listings have reduced their rent
13% of active listings
Average reduction: 14.7% (~$566/mo)
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