Oakland, CA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$356 per SF Avg asking sale price
$32 per SF Avg asking lease rate
17,148 SF Avg unit lease size
12,367 SF Avg building size for sale
6.84% Average cap rate

Oakland's Demographic Profile

Oakland has 161,826 households and a median income of $90,133, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A -3% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 421,787
# Households 161,826
Median age 40
Median household income $90,133
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 99,627
5-year population change -3%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Oakland $498 9,465 SF 10.29%
Piedmont $355 9,136 SF 7.23%
Alameda $330 6,284 SF 10.29%
Emeryville $418 9,931 SF 6.40%
Orinda $796 15,207 SF 7.10%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Oakland $318 15,289 SF 7.58%
Emeryville $309 10,372 SF 4.90%
San Leandro $462 16,251 SF 7.24%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Oakland $412 9,357 SF
Piedmont $379 8,030 SF
Alameda $452 8,115 SF
Emeryville $382 3,390 SF
Orinda $503 14,904 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Oakland $466 14,432 SF 18.74%
Alameda $373 21,494 SF 18.74%
Emeryville $425 3,904 SF 6.69%
Berkeley $436 11,654 SF 12.23%
San Leandro $318 13,848 SF 7.97%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Oakland

The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.
For Sale

Fruitvale District Mixed-Use Development Site

Oakland, CA 94601

  • 0.88 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • Auction Sale
For Sale

12.2% CAP-32% $ on $-$895K Below MAI APPRSL

Oakland, CA 94603

  • 27,223 SF Multifamily
  • 12.22% Cap Rate
  • $4,995,000
For Sale

Mixed-Use Entitled Development Opportunity

Berkeley, CA 94703

  • 6,232 SF Retail Building
  • $3,000,000
For Sale

900-940 Aladdin Ave

San Leandro, CA 94577

  • 30,000 SF Industrial Building
  • $8,000,000
For Sale

JingleTown Recording Studio

Oakland, CA 94601

  • 15,611 SF Industrial Building
  • $3,890,000
For Sale

300 E 18th St

Oakland, CA 94606

  • 6,230 SF Retail Building
  • $1,500,000

Average Price For Sale

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Average Price For Lease

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Cap Rate

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Nearby Commercial Markets

Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether Oakland pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Oakland $356 12,366 SF
Piedmont $401 7,715 SF
Alameda $366 13,820 SF
Emeryville $376 8,461 SF
Orinda $699 15,131 SF

Multifamily Properties For Sale in Oakland

For Sale

2360 Ellsworth St

Berkeley, CA 94704

  • 7,891 SF Multifamily
  • 6.60% Cap Rate
  • $4,350,000
For Sale

St. Croix Apartments

Oakland, CA 94610

  • 10,486 SF Multifamily
  • 7.08% Cap Rate
  • $2,575,000
For Sale

Pacific Renaissance Plaza

Oakland, CA 94607

  • 401,254 SF Multifamily
  • $278,000
For Sale

NEW PRICING - Graystone Apartments

Oakland, CA 94610

  • 35,364 SF Multifamily
  • 4.28% Cap Rate
  • $7,500,000
For Sale

The Brooklyn

Oakland, CA 94607

  • 28,449 SF Multifamily
  • 7.67% Cap Rate
  • $6,950,000
For Sale

City Center Plaza

Oakland, CA 94607

  • 331,000 SF Multifamily
  • $899,999
For Sale

Skyline 335

Oakland, CA 94607

  • 24,700 SF Multifamily
  • 5.00% Cap Rate
  • $17,000,000
For Sale

Sierra At Jack London Square

Oakland, CA 94607

  • 642,974 SF Multifamily
  • $365,000

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Oakland alongside nearby cities to show how population size, household counts, and income levels differ across the region. Viewing these markets side by side helps investors understand whether local demand and income characteristics are concentrated in Oakland or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Oakland 421,787 161,826 40 $90,133 2 99,627 -3%
Piedmont 10,195 3,458 48 $251,546 3 480 -4%
Alameda 77,828 30,624 44 $116,208 2 16,097 -2%
Emeryville 11,881 6,444 39 $112,072 2 4,500 -2%
Orinda 18,994 6,843 48 $242,003 3 938 -1%

Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Oakland, CA and update as inventory changes. Averages can shift between periods or vary across property types depending on the mix of listings available at a given time, so individual metrics may not reflect broader market trends. These figures are best used as directional benchmarks for early market evaluation. For comprehensive commercial real estate data and analytics, subscribe to CoStar.

FAQs About Commercial Investing in Oakland

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Is Oakland a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?

Oakland offers commercial properties across a wide range of sizes and price points. By reviewing the market data and benchmarks on this page, first-time investors can better understand what a typical commercial property looks like before committing capital and narrowing in on specific listings.

How can this market data help me decide whether to buy commercial property for my business in Oakland?

The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Oakland. Typical building sizes and asking prices provide a starting point for evaluating space needs, budget fit, and long term occupancy costs before engaging lenders or brokers.

What should conservative investors focus on when evaluating commercial properties in Oakland?

Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for Oakland. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.

How does Oakland compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to Oakland. Reviewing these side by side helps experienced investors identify relative value, pricing premiums, or alternative markets that may better align with return targets.

How can this page support early-stage deal screening for Oakland acquisitions?

This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in Oakland, which are useful for initial market filtering. Institutional and data-driven investors often use these signals to prioritize listings that meet size, pricing, and return thresholds before deeper underwriting.

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