Rent by ZIP · Alameda County
Rent in Oakland, CA 94609
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $2,890 (-4.3% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $2,222 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,150 | $2,220 | -3.2% | $1,935–2,365 | $1,774 ±$252 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,360 | $2,470 | -4.5% | $2,124–2,596 | $2,105 ±$139 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,890 | $3,020 | -4.3% | $2,601–3,179 | $2,556 ±$239 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,700 | $3,860 | -4.1% | $3,330–4,070 | $2,404 ±$566 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,380 | $4,580 | -4.4% | $3,942–4,818 | $3,500+ |
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 94609
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 94608 | Emeryville | $3,270 | $3,076 |
| 94610 | Oakland | $2,910 | $2,641 |
| 94607 | Oakland | $2,630 | $2,531 |
| 94611 | Oakland | $3,000 | $2,805 |
| 94606 | Oakland | $2,630 | $2,195 |
| 94612 | Oakland | $3,030 | $2,747 |
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.