Oakland, founded in 1852, is the eighth-largest city in the U.S. state of California and the county seat of Alameda County. Oakland is located in Northern California in the San Francisco Bay Area, the sixth most populous metropolitan area in the United States. Based on 2006 statistical data, Oakland is the 44th-largest city in the United States. Oakland apartments for rent comparison page shows most up to date rent information on Oakland apartments and houses. Rent information is obtained from multiple rental sources but we cannot guarantee their accuracy.