Rent to own Homes in Oakland, CA

Northern California is filled with intriguing cities, but few are as multicultural, ethnically diverse and complicated as Oakland. Located in the Bay Area, just six miles from San Francisco, Oakland is the busiest port in Northern California, and the fifth busiest in America. On top of this excellence in trade, Oakland also boasts storied professional sports teams and stadiums, including the Oakland Raiders and the Golden State Warriors, a rich history of political activism, and an insistence on sustainable, renewable and green energy practices for its residents and companies. Crime continues to plague Oakland, from rampant property crime to more disturbing violent crimes in specific neighborhoods, but the city across the way continues to grow, improve and reach for greatness while embracing its incredibly desirable individuality.

Oakland, CA is a great place for affordable rent-to-own homes! With a median household income of over $80,143 and a median rent of $1,539, the Oakland, CA rent-to-own market is more affordable than the traditional housing market which has shown tremendous growth across the U.S. and with it, aggressive competition for home purchases. With the current housing shortage trend it can make it harder to become a homeowner, including in Oakland, CA. This means higher than average down payments for homes and higher qualification standards for conventional home loans. With a rent-to-own property, tenants are also buyers. You can live in the house for a set amount of time before you purchase it, meaning that you get to know the house, your neighbors, and your community before making the final purchase. This enables you and your family to make the right choice based on both information and experience. Rent-to-own is also a great alternative way to get into a home if you have bad credit or don't have enough saved for a down payment.

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Townhouse/Condo
Albany, CA 94706
4
2
1530 ft2
1949
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81 TARRY LN
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Sleepy Hollow Area
Single Family Home
Orinda, CA 94563
3
2
1692 ft2
1951
1 of 5 Scribe Way
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Castro Valley Hills
Townhouse/Condo
Castro Valley, CA 94546
4
4
1749 ft2
2024
1 of 4 Norbridge Avenue
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Castro Valley
Townhouse/Condo
Castro Valley, CA 94546
4
1
1714 ft2
2025
3919 Novel Way
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Castro Valley
Townhouse/Condo
Castro Valley, CA 94546
3
3
1423 ft2
2024
1600 INGALLS ST
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Bayview
Single Family Home
San Francisco, CA 94124
4
2
1200 ft2
1944
1 of 14 3704-3704A Scribe Way
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Castro Valley
Townhouse/Condo
Castro Valley, CA 94546
4
4
2033 ft2
2025
1 of 6 3838-3838A Norbridge Avenue
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Castro Valley
Townhouse/Condo
Castro Valley, CA 94546
4
4
1749 ft2
2025
1 of 4 3832-3832A Norbridge Avenue
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Castro Valley
Townhouse/Condo
Castro Valley, CA 94546
4
1
1714 ft2
2025
3836 Norbridge Avenue
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Castro Valley
Townhouse/Condo
Castro Valley, CA 94546
3
4
1423 ft2
2025
1 of 15 3711 Scribe Way
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Castro Valley
Townhouse/Condo
Castro Valley, CA 94546
3
3
1495 ft2
2025
New
1200 Brickyard Way
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Point Richmond
Townhouse/Condo
Richmond, CA 94801
2
2
1369 ft2
1985
1 MANDALAY PL #1506
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Paradise Valley
Townhouse/Condo
South San Francisco, CA 94080
2
2
1548 ft2
2004
1 of 25 370 Bartlett Street #2
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Mission
Townhouse/Condo
San Francisco, CA 94110
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1
845 ft2
1960
New
1243 Pine Creek Way
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Mt. Diablo Health Care District
Townhouse/Condo
Concord, CA 94520
3
1
1240 ft2
1971
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1 of 30 1480 JULIA LN
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Mt. Diablo Health Care District
Townhouse/Condo
Concord, CA 94519
3
3
1610 ft2
2022
1 of 30 1424 JULIA LN
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Mt. Diablo Health Care District
Townhouse/Condo
Concord, CA 94519
3
3
1610 ft2
2024
711 PORTWALK PL
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Redwood Shores
Townhouse/Condo
Redwood City, CA 94065
3
2
1050 ft2
1987
601 Middle Rd APT 22
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Belmont
Single Family Home
Belmont, CA 94002
1
1
550 ft2
1907
Baine Avenue Apartments, 6437 Baine Ave
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Newark
Single Family Home
Newark, CA 94560
2
1
670 ft2
1 of 42 981 Harcot Court
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Whisman Station
Townhouse/Condo
San Jose, CA 95133
4
4
1721 ft2
2025
970 E Harcot Ct
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Rymar
Townhouse/Condo
San Jose, CA 95133
4
4
0 ft2
2025
200 Ford Rd SPACE 37B
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Single Family Home
San Jose, CA 95138
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1
373 ft2
2012
1 of 19 900 Cambridge Dr
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Benicia
Single Family Home
Benicia, CA 94510
2
1
1087 ft2
1984
437 Chateau La Salle Dr #437
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Single Family Home
San Jose, CA 95111
2
2
1440 ft2
1980
1226 50TH AVE
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Central East Oakland
Single Family Home
Oakland, CA 94601
3
2
760 ft2
1910
1305 WEBSTER ST #C100
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Alameda
Townhouse/Condo
Alameda, CA 94501
2
1
843 ft2
1970
1 of 2 325 KITTY HAWK RD
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Alameda
Townhouse/Condo
Alameda, CA 94501
2
1
771 ft2
1964
5408 TRASK ST
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Central East Oakland
Townhouse/Condo
Oakland, CA 94601
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2
1504 ft2
1925
2119 66TH AVE
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Central East Oakland
Single Family Home
Oakland, CA 94621
2
1
1224 ft2
1923
3203 FIJI LN
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Bay Farm Island
Townhouse/Condo
Alameda, CA 94502
2
2
1261 ft2
1970
2515 CENTRAL AVE
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Alameda
Townhouse/Condo
Alameda, CA 94501
2
2
1228 ft2
1975
1321 Webster ST D308
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Alameda
Single Family Home
Alameda, CA 94501
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1
701 ft2
1970
1825 SHORELINE DR #117
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Alameda
Townhouse/Condo
Alameda, CA 94501
2
1
743 ft2
1968
1001 Shoreline DR 208
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Alameda
Single Family Home
Alameda, CA 94501
2
2
1360 ft2
1970
1192 71ST AVE
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Central East Oakland
Townhouse/Condo
Oakland, CA 94621
6
4
2576 ft2
1995
5807 ROBERTS AVE
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Central East Oakland
Single Family Home
Oakland, CA 94605
3
1
1152 ft2
1924
1519 CENTRAL AVE #A
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Alameda
Townhouse/Condo
Alameda, CA 94501
2
2
1100 ft2
1970
3090 GLASCOCK ST #113
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South Kennedy Tract
Townhouse/Condo
Oakland, CA 94601
2
2
1133 ft2
2005
108 Brush St
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Alameda
Single Family Home
Alameda, CA 94501
2
1
731 ft2
1940
1001 SHORELINE DR #208
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Alameda
Townhouse/Condo
Alameda, CA 94501
2
2
1360 ft2
1970
6034 FOOTHILL BLVD
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Central East Oakland
Single Family Home
Oakland, CA 94605
2
1
1539 ft2
1921
517 PACIFIC AVE
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Alameda
Single Family Home
Alameda, CA 94501
1
1
1096 ft2
1912
Hot
3219 IDAHO ST
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Townhouse/Condo
Berkeley, CA 94702
4
3
2516 ft2
1946
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Buying a Home in Oakland, CA

Oakland, CA is seeing rapid growth and Oakland, CA's' housing market remains not optimal with an average home price that is 236% above the 2025 national average. Oakland, CA is part of Alameda county and taxes are an important factor to consider when purchasing a home whether through rent to own or a traditional purchase. The average tax rate as of 2025 for county Alameda is 0.68% which is below the national average, which is 0.99%.

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Top Reasons to Live in Oakland CA

Housing Statistics When searching for a new home, condo or property in Oakland, it's vitally important to consider the neighborhood when comparing prices and amenities. The median house or condo price in Oakland in 2011 was $419,200, which is elevated over California's median cost of a home. Because of the high prices, rent to own homes may prove more attractive to new buyers looking to take advantage of the growing housing market. Unfortunately, vacancies are low. The current percentage of home vacancies rests around 1.9 percent, with rental apartment vacancies looking more appealing at around 4.6 percent. Overall, the percentage of owned homes is 57 percent, rented is 42 percent and vacant is 1.9 percent (not including rentals).

Local Sports Oakland is a particularly athletic town, with several professional sports teams playing in the city. The Oakland Raiders were founded in 1960, and excusing a 12-year stint in Los Angeles, have been playing in O-Town ever since. The home games are held at the Oakland Coliseum, they same stadium that hosts the Oakland Athletics Baseball team. As for basketball, the Golden State Warriors play their games at the Oracle Arena, located at the bottom edge of the city's borders.

Local Shopping Oakland is rife with excellent shopping, from boutiques of both independent and high-end designers to chain stores, thrift shops and an endless list of charming mom-and-pop businesses featuring everything from clothing to home decor to pet supplies. Jack London Square has several big chain retail shops, including Bed, Bath and Beyond and Cost Plus World Market. Rockridge has numerous charming salons, sustainable clothing stores and jewelry shops, such as Christensen Heller Gallery. Lake Merritt has everything from Moonstar Florist to Oaklandish clothing store.

Neighborhood Guide Oakland has an extensive neighborhood system, with over 50 distinct districts. There are some general areas that residents refer to when speaking of Oakland's neighborhoods that cover several more specialized areas, and they give an accurate idea of what life is like in those parts. It's important to research the neighborhood well before considering buying up property, as each location presents very real advantages and disadvantages. Certain neighborhoods have especially high crime, while others boast excellent school systems. Many others are notably "green" or focused on political activism. Cultures are very diverse in this area, and a few blocks can make the difference between up-and-coming and unsafe at any hour.