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Property Managers in Oakland, CA

Compare top property management companies in Oakland, CA. Review services and vetting status, then reach out or request a free quote.

Legal One PM
Robert Goldman
Oakland, CA
Vetting in Progress Long-term Residential
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Paradigm Investments Propery Mgmt Division
Felicia Taylor
Oakland, CA
Vetting in Progress Long-term Residential
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Park Place Property Management
Dan Pearson CRB
Danville, CA [ Serves Oakland, Fremont, Hayward, Antioch +12 more ]
Unverified
Park Place Property Management isan unparalleledprovider of Property Management Services in the San Francisco East Bay. Our high standards of service require us to treat our clients, their investment, and their residents attentively andwith respect, exceed all parties' expectations, uphold the highest standard of professional standards and ethics, keep our client's investments in good repair with minimal costs, and maintain resident relations with a focus on resident retention.
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Rosewood Associates
Kathleen Sims
Oakland, CA
Long-term Residential
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Cornerstone real estate INc
Leticia Padilla
Oakland, CA
Long-term Residential
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Bay Property Group
Robert Goldman
Oakland, CA
Unverified
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Rental market in Oakland: above-average rents

Three-bedroom rents in Oakland run about 58% above the national average, a clear premium over the national norm. The same data shows Census rent up about 31.2% over five years, renters in 45.6% of homes, and vacancy near 6.1%. The typical home is valued near $1,090,100, and the median household earns about $129,367 a year, with renters spending a median 30.2% of income on rent.

Market at a glance

Rents & affordability

+59% 2-bed vs U.S. rent
+58% 3-bed vs U.S. rent
+62% 4-bed vs U.S. rent
+31.2% Rent trend, 5-yr
30.2% Rent-to-income

People & households

45.6% Renter-occupied
1,649,473 Population
-0.4% Population, 5-yr
$129,367 Median household income

Housing stock

6.1% Vacancy rate
$1,090,100 Median home value
1969 Median year built
59.8% Single-family homes

Jobs

5.4% Unemployment rate
Rent vs the U.S. average, by bedroom size
U.S. average 2-bed +59% 3-bed +58% 4-bed +62%
Who rents vs owns
Renters 45.6% Owners 54.4%

In Oakland, a professional property manager can take on pricing, marketing, screening, collections, and upkeep so you do not have to. About 59.8% of local housing is single-family, a common focus for rental owners. With vacancy near 6.1%, rent positioning and days on market can shape your return. Area unemployment is 5.4% as of August 2026. Browse the managers here and request pricing.

Rents here are long-term residential, not vacation or short-term. Non-residential property is not priced above, though its rents usually track the same local direction, so the residential trend is still a useful guide.

Frequently asked questions

How do rents in Oakland compare to the national average?

Relative to the U.S. as a whole: two-bedroom +59%, three-bedroom +58%, four-bedroom +62%. Each figure compares a bedroom size to the typical U.S. rent, not a rent we set.

Are rents rising in Oakland?

Census data shows median gross rent rose about 31.2% across five years.

Is Oakland a good market for rental property?

Rents here have risen in recent years, which can favor owners who buy at the right price. Renters make up 45.6% of households and vacancy sits near 6.1%. Three-bedroom rents run about 58% above the national average, and rents rose about 31.2% over five years.

How strong is rental demand in Oakland?

45.6% of homes are rented, not owned, and the population of 1,649,473 declined 0.4% over five years. Vacancy runs near 6.1%.

Rent shown as a deviation from the typical U.S. rent, a national average weighted by renter population, from HERO and HUD reference data. Demographics, population, and rent trend from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates at the county level, with the five-year trend measured against the 2015-2019 estimates. Unemployment from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (August 2026).