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Pricing and popularity information in this section is based on proprietary data from bookings made on Peerspace from 2016-2026.

How much does a event venue cost to rent in Oakland?

Event venues in Oakland average $136 per hour to rent, but it’s easy to spend less or more depending on what you’re looking for. For a space on the smaller side, expect to spend closer to $102, whereas larger venues run about $450 per hour.

What's the best day to rent a event venue in Oakland?

Saturdays are the most popular day for booking event venues in Oakland. For those seeking a deal, consider booking Tuesday and Monday as these days are 13% cheaper on average.

How popular are event venues in Oakland?

Our local hosts have welcomed 12303 people into their event venues with reviews averaging 4.95 stars. 100% of guests said they'd book again.

How long do people rent event venues in Oakland?

Most event venues are scheduled for 5 hours, with 44 people in attendance. You’ll find the most Events starting between 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM.

Reviews for event venues

Ralph A.
Bright & Chic Creative Space in Uptown Oakland
The space is beautiful and Cherlyn was amazing all the way through her post event follow up
Kathleen B.
Prime Location Meeting/Events Space @ the Wharf
Ellie is an excellent hostess and the space is perfect for a small event
Tica B.
Offsite Meeting Space with Whiteboard
spent alot of unecessary energy trying to schedule a "look see" before the actual date of my event. It was totally not needed it is such a perfect place for the small events that I host. The location is perfect for attendees using public transportation as well as available parking...
Alicia B.
Intimate & Warm Yoga Studio in Uptown, Oakland
with the access to props. Minor plumbing issue, I wish we could have sorted out in advance, but overall the space was clean and functioned great for yoga and sound meditation...
Sophia C.
Elegant Uptown Lounge Bar
easily accommodate more. From the initial inquiry, through delivery everything was seamless and I felt very supported in the process, not having hosted an event like this before. The staff was very friendly and aware of anything that could come up, i know that all my guests were super impressed...
Shawna D.
Prime Location Meeting/Events Space @ the Wharf
Lance was so helpful- even calling to make sure everything was alright- and the space was set up beautifully for our event. We had a wonderful event and I would highly suggest this space to anyone. Great location as well...
Cindy G.
Downtown City Center Oakland Photo Video Studio Art Gallery Fashion Show
Rented this space for a work holiday party. The space was clean, functional, and stylish. The host went above and beyond to make our experience a great one. The communication was easy from start to finish. Would highly recommend this space...
Alaia H.
Merritt Meeting Room: Versatile Multimedia Meeting Room
Good, quiet and functional meeting space! Allowed me to facilitate a pretty productive working session with a client. Only feedback is that WiFi wasn’t particularly strong in other parts of the room but otherwise great value for the cost...
Brianna I.
Financial Center Work & Meeting Space
Our team always has a great time using this site for our executive team retreat for it's size, layout, and functionality
Wiselin M.
Offsite Meeting Space with Whiteboard
Nice place to hold events. Host was very helpful
Mimi M.
Indoor / Outdoor Cafe & Patio
The party was a hit! Everyone loved the venue. Great location with parking. Thank you, Iso for everything! Your venue was perfect for our event and we couldn’t be happier...
Nicole M.
Modern Coffee Bar and Art Gallery in Uptown Oakland
to bring your own audio equipment. They helped set up, and cleaned up at the end. We would use the space again for another event...
Tamika M.
Sweet and vibrant Sushi Spot with subtle elegant asteitcs.
This place was perfect! The host, location, functionally of the space. Lighting, decor, everything was great! Host makes you feel welcome and has great tips to make your event perfect for you...
Jonathan R.
Downtown Open Space w/ Natural Light (Guest Chooses Setup)
The space served our needs well. Upon arrival, we received all the support we needed for a successful event. Very satisfied...
Demetrius R.
The Perfect Space For Your Upcoming Events
quiet street. Rachelle was awesome! Not only was she a great host but she even helped me decorate and set up for my event. Rachelle made sure we had everything we needed and more; she was very atttentive and professional. I highly recommend her and her beautiful space. Thanks again...
Rupa R.
Spectacular Buyout of Uptown Oakland Wedding and Event Venue
Iso was great and gracious! We loved the space. We used it for a mixer event for 100 teachers. Would use it again! Patio is great for the summer/fall...
Krista S.
Prime Location Meeting/Events Space @ the Wharf
This space worked out perfectly! We used it for a hands-on-drumming team building event for 14 people and it was perfect! I am new to using Peerspace, but it was so easy to use! The owner, Lance was very responsive...
Chris S.
The Perfect Space For Your Upcoming Events
responses to all of my questions and requests. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a space to host a party or event...
Victor X.
Downtown Oakland Retail Space with 22' Ceilings
pop up shop. She was great at communicating everything I needed to know beforehand, and was very accommodating with everything I needed for my event. The space was perfect for what I needed, and I would definitely hold another event at this space again in the future...
Samira Z.
Downtown City Center Oakland Photo Video Studio Art Gallery Fashion Show
The venue was really cute, and spacious. Definitely would recommend it to anyone wanting to throw a private event for any occasion! Leon was a great host, very accommodating. He even helped us to setup and cleanup, which was greatly needed since it was my first time ever throwing an...

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