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ZIP 94618

Part of Oakland, CA
Pop. 16,958·Alameda County·516th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,689/mo
Year-over-Year
-0.8%
Month-over-Month
-1.1%
vs US Median
+$724
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 94618 · $2,689
More expensive than 84% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,520
1 BR
$2,810
2 BR
$3,430
3 BR
$4,390
4 BR+
$5,200
Research median
$3,430/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$32,268/yr
At $2,689/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyAlameda County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 0.8% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-0.8% YoY, -1.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 94618 (Oakland, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 86.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
16,958
Median income
$201,780
Median age
44.4
Renters
32.6%
Age distribution
17.7%
17.6%
29.2%
12.9%
22.7%
Under 1817.7%
18–3417.6%
35–5429.2%
55–6412.9%
65+22.7%
Gender
50.4%
49.6%
Male50.4%
Female49.6%
Race & ethnicity
67.5%
White67.5%
Black3.3%
Hispanic9%
Asian11.8%
Other8.4%
Education (25+)
86.4%
No HS diploma1.5%
HS diploma2.9%
Some college9.2%
Bachelor's+86.4%
Housing tenure
67.4%
32.6%
Owner67.4%
Renter32.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 94618 in Oakland, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,646 → $2,689
up 63.4%
Income
$172,454 → $201,780
up 17.0%
Population
17,324 → 16,958
down 2.1%
Renter share
36% → 32.6%
-3.4 pts
Bachelor's+
84.1% → 86.4%
+2.3 pts
Median age
42.4 → 44.4
+2.0 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 94618 in Oakland, CA has increased by $1,043 per month, settling near $2,689 after starting the period at $1,646. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $172,454 in 2021 to $201,780 more recently. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 46.4 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 17,324 to 16,958 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.1% change. About 32.6% of households rent today, against 36% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 84.1% to 86.4%. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 94618 in Oakland, CA market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 94618 covers Oakland, CA. The median rent here is $2,689/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,810/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,430/mo.

At 16% of local median household income ($201,780/yr), ZIP 94618 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 0.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 94618?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 94618 (Oakland, CA) is $2,689. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 94618 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 94618's median rent of $2,689/mo is $724 (37%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 94618 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 94618 falls in the middle range for California, ranking #516 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,689/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 94618?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $108,000/year (~$52/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,689/mo in ZIP 94618. The local median household income is $201,780/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 94618?

Rent in ZIP 94618 has decreased 0.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 94618 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 94618 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,689/mo, rent takes approximately 16% of the local median household income ($201,780/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 94618 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 94618 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 32.6% of ZIP 94618 households are renters, while 67.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 94618 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 94618 compare to the rest of Oakland?

ZIP 94618 is pricier than Oakland as a whole. At $2,689/mo, it's $75 above the Oakland citywide median of $2,614/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 94618 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 94618 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
16%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,689/mo, rent takes ~16% of ZIP 94618's median household income ($201,780/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 94618 16%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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