What is the average rent in Oak Center?

The median asking rent in Oak Center is $1,875/mo across 36 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $1,220/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.

How much is a 1-bedroom vs a 2-bedroom in Oak Center?

A one-bedroom in Oak Center runs about $1,950/mo and a two-bedroom about $2,575/mo, from live listings across our index.

What income do I need to rent in Oak Center?

At the 30% rule, the $1,875/mo median asking rent in Oak Center takes about $75,000 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.

How many people rent in Oak Center?

83% of Oak Center's 3,203 residents rent rather than own.

How many rentals are available in Oak Center right now?

38 rentals are available in Oak Center right now, 36 of them with a listed rent and bedroom count, across the 31 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.

Is Oak Center cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?

By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Oak Center's $1,220/mo median is 54% below the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

Apartments for rent in Oak Center, priced and graded.

Median asking rent in Oak Center is $1,875/mo across 36 available listings. Current residents pay a median of $1,220/mo (Census estimate) — 54% below the SF Bay Area average and 13% below the national one. 83% of the 3,203 people here rent. Fairway tracks 31 Oak Center properties across 9 sources, refreshed hourly.

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How much is rent in Oak Center?

A one-bedroom in Oak Center runs $1,950/mo and a two-bedroom $2,575/mo, from live listings across our index.

No. of beds	Median	% of rentals	Units available	Find places
Studio	$1,658/mo	36%	13	Find places →
1 Bedroom	$1,950/mo	22%	8	Find places →
2 Bedroom	$2,575/mo	17%	6	Find places →
3+ Bedroom	$2,950/mo	25%	9	Find places →

Medians: live listings in Fairway's rental index for Oak Center, computed at page load. Availability refreshed continuously.

Rent affordability

Household income

$/yr

Comfortable is the 30% rule; landlords here typically require 2.5–3× the monthly rent in gross income. Oak Center's $1,875/mo median asking rent sits in your out of range range.

Who rents in Oak Center

Census Rent Data

Rent Distribution

How much residents in Oak Center pay in rent (Census data).

Under $500

26%

$500–$999

21%

$1,000–$1,499

20%

$1,500–$1,999

13%

$2,000+

20%

Is Oak Center a good place to live?

Broadly yes, with trade-offs: Oak Center grades B overall — strongest on walkability, weakest on housing.

Neighborhood Grades

Public SchoolsC

Cost of LivingC-

Safety—

NightlifeA+

Outdoor ActivitiesA

WalkabilityA+

Compare Nearby Neighborhoods

NeighborhoodAsking rentListings availableOverall

Oak Center$1,87530B

Ralph Bunche$1,86320B+

McClymonds$1,92825A

San Pablo Gateway$2,70021A-

Old City$2,12922A+

South Prescott—2B

Northgate$2,49513A

Hoover / Foster$2,22828A-

Clawson$2,14221A-

Demographics & Diversity

Population, age distribution, and diversity breakdown for Oak Center.

Population3,203

Median Income$51K

Black

55%

White

16%

Asian

15%

Two or More

Hispanic

Commute & Transportation

How residents of Oak Center get to work.

Drive Alone38%

Walk/Bike8%

Work from Home12%

Housing Stock

Types of Housing

Housing type and age distribution in Oak Center.

Home Types

Large Apt Building

39%

Small Apt Building

34%

Townhouse

14%

Single Family

12%

Home Age

2000–Present

13%

1980–1999

16%

1960–1979

31%

1940–1959

Before 1939

35%

Renting in Oak Center, explained

What is the average rent in Oak Center?: The median asking rent in Oak Center is $1,875/mo across 36 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $1,220/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.
How much is a 1-bedroom vs a 2-bedroom in Oak Center?: A one-bedroom in Oak Center runs about $1,950/mo and a two-bedroom about $2,575/mo, from live listings across our index.
Is Oak Center a good place to live?: Broadly yes, with trade-offs: Oak Center grades B overall — strongest on walkability, weakest on housing.
What income do I need to rent in Oak Center?: At the 30% rule, the $1,875/mo median asking rent in Oak Center takes about $75,000 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.
How many people rent in Oak Center?: 83% of Oak Center's 3,203 residents rent rather than own.
How many rentals are available in Oak Center right now?: 38 rentals are available in Oak Center right now, 36 of them with a listed rent and bedroom count, across the 31 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.
Is Oak Center cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?: By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Oak Center's $1,220/mo median is 54% below the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

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