Rent by ZIP · Alameda County
Rent in Oakland, CA 94601
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $2,630 (+8.7% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,721 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,930 | $1,750 | +10.3% | $1,737–2,123 | $1,309 ±$159 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,150 | $1,990 | +8% | $1,935–2,365 | $1,360 ±$152 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,630 | $2,420 | +8.7% | $2,367–2,893 | $1,889 ±$82 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,360 | $3,090 | +8.7% | $3,024–3,696 | $1,968 ±$330 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,980 | $3,670 | +8.4% | $3,582–4,378 | $2,191 ±$567 |
Small Area FMRs for the Oakland-Fremont, CA HUD Metro FMR Area. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Oakland-Fremont, CA HUD Metro FMR Area, 2 bedrooms: $2,805.
What renters pay in 94601
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 94602 | Oakland | $2,630 | $2,218 |
| 94603 | Oakland | $2,630 | $1,867 |
| 94605 | Oakland | $2,630 | $1,921 |
| 94606 | Oakland | $2,630 | $2,195 |
| 94607 | Oakland | $2,630 | $2,531 |
| 94608 | Emeryville | $3,270 | $3,076 |
Fair Market Rents across Alameda County, CA · All CA counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.