City of Pittsburgh

Investing in Oakland

A Pittsburgh investor's snapshot of Oakland — typical rents, rent-to-price, renovation values, and how the numbers pencil for rentals and flips.

Rental snapshot

Balanced

Rent-to-price0.74–0.85%/mo

Price / unit (2–4 unit)$190K–$255K/unit

1-BR rent$1,200–$1,450/mo

2-BR rent$1,650–$1,900/mo

3-BR rent$2,100–$2,400/mo

Flip / value-add snapshot

Core

Renovated ARV$255-$390K

Typical buy range$115-$213K

University district. Strong rental demand.

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Directional investment estimates showing where the numbers point — not an appraisal, and not a statement about any community or its residents. Always run real comps and rents on a specific property. Equal Housing Opportunity.