What is the rental vacancy rate in Oakland, CA?
The rental vacancy rate in Oakland, CA is 6.0% (±0.6 points) (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
The homeowner vacancy rate is 0.9% (±0.3 points).
15,129 (±913) homes, 7.9% of all housing units, were vacant, a count that includes seasonal homes and homes being sold or rented.
In Oakland, the rental vacancy rate went from 2.5% in 2015–2019 to 6.0% in 2020–2024 (+3.5 percentage points), a measurable increase.
Figures last updated on .
- Rental vacancy rate
- 6.0% (±0.6 points)
- Homeowner vacancy rate
- 0.9% (±0.3 points)
- Vacant homes
- 15,129 (±913)
Vacancy in Oakland against Alameda County, its state and the nation
| Oakland | Alameda County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.0% (±0.6 points) | 5.7% (±0.4 points) | 4.2% (±0.1 points) | 5.5% |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.9% (±0.3 points) | 0.8% (±0.1 points) | 0.8% (±0.1 points) | 0.9% |
| Vacant housing units | 15,129 (±913) | 38,966 (±1,728) | 1,096,644 (±18,928) | 14,547,859 |
The rental vacancy rate is the share of rental homes that are vacant and for rent; it leaves out homes already rented but not yet moved into, and seasonal homes.
In Oakland, the rental vacancy rate is not measurably different from Alameda County (5.7%).
It is also higher than in California (4.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (5.5%).
Rental vacancy rate in places near Oakland
| Place | Distance | Rental vacancy rate | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland | — | 6.0% (±0.6 points) | — |
| Alameda | 2.7 mi | 6.2% (±1.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Piedmont | 3.6 mi | 0.0% (±11.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| San Leandro | 5.7 mi | 4.2% (±1.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Emeryville | 6.3 mi | 2.8% (±2.0 points) | Lower |
| Moraga | 7.7 mi | 0.0% (±4.4 points) | Lower |
| Berkeley | 7.7 mi | 9.6% (±1.5 points) | Higher |
| Ashland | 8.0 mi | 2.8% (±2.3 points) | Lower |
| San Lorenzo | 8.1 mi | 2.2% (±2.3 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Emeryville, CA (2.8%), Moraga, CA (0.0%), Ashland, CA (2.8%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Berkeley, CA (9.6%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Rental vacancy rate across Alameda County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Rental vacancy rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Berkeley | 9.6% (±1.5 points) |
| 2 | Newark | 7.3% (±3.6 points) |
| 3 | Alameda | 6.2% (±1.9 points) |
| 4 | Oakland | 6.0% (±0.6 points) |
| 5 | Castro Valley | 5.8% (±2.8 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Hayward | 5.4% (±1.3 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Pleasanton | 5.4% (±2.5 points) |
| 8 | Fremont | 4.8% (±1.1 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Albany | 4.6% (±2.9 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Dublin | 4.6% (±2.0 points) |
Showing 10 of 19 places in Alameda County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Oakland
Is it hard to find a rental in Oakland?
The rental vacancy rate in Oakland, CA is 6.0% (±0.6 points); a low rate means few rental homes stand empty and for rent at any time, which usually means more competition for each one.
Is the rental market in Oakland tighter than it was?
In Oakland, the rental vacancy rate went from 2.5% in 2015–2019 to 6.0% in 2020–2024 (+3.5 percentage points), a measurable increase.
How many homes are vacant in Oakland?
An estimated 15,129 (±913) housing units, 7.9% of the total, including seasonal homes and homes waiting to be sold or rented.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oakland city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Oakland city, California
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Oakland city, California (place:53000, in state:06).
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The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0005E, DP04_0005M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0005E, DP04_0005M, DP04_0004E, DP04_0004M, DP04_0003E, DP04_0003M, DP04_0003PE, DP04_0003PM
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