Filming Locations for Rent in Oakland, CA

In Oakland, prices of filming locations average $150 hire fee per hour. The cost depends on capacity, location, and equipment available. Some spaces may offer lower prices on certain days of the week, so make sure to keep an eye out for discounted options. You can find options that offer packages with crew or professional gear, which can also affect the booking costs. Here's a breakdown of price ranges in Oakland on Tagvenue:

These are the venues within 1.6 mi from central Oakland, available to book on Tagvenue:

• 811 Parliament at Parliament Oakland Event Venue on 811 Washington Street - 0.4 mi from center.
  Venue said: Parliament is perfect for clients wishing to host events in conjunction with conferences at Oakland Convention Center located only one block away.
• Studio Hire at MyGroove Design Studio on 1155 5th Street, Oakland Studio 405 - 1.1 mi from center.
  Venue said: MyGroove Design is Creative Consulting, Multi-Media & Professional Live Streaming Studio in Oakland, CA.
• Photo Studio at Mick Jones Studio on 1411 Center Street - 1.6 mi from center.
  Venue said: Full professional kitchen with 5 burner gas stove and huge 9ft rolling counter space. Perfect for use by food stylists. Quiet Prescott studio close to downtown Oakland, Jack London Sq.

Cheap filming locations in Oakland start from $1000 hire fee per day or $50 hire fee per hour. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of September 2026:

• Photo Studio at Mick Jones Studio, from $1000 hire fee per day (up to 30 guests standing)
  Venue said: Full professional kitchen with 5 burner gas stove and huge 9ft rolling counter space. Perfect for use by food stylists. Quiet Prescott studio close to downtown Oakland, Jack London Sq.

• Photo studio at Studio GZ, from $50 hire fee per hour (up to 10 guests standing)

• The Studio at Shershow Studios, from $75 hire fee per hour (up to 10 guests standing)
  Venue said: The studio is 1,046 sq feet with 12-foot ceilings. It has east-facing windows along the front wall for natural light. The opposite end of the main space has a wall-mounted backdrop holder and is perfect for the studio photographer.

It’s best to book filming locations in Oakland at least 2 to 4 weeks in advance, especially for weekends or full-day shoots. If your project requires specific lighting conditions or setups, securing your venue early ensures you’ll have time to coordinate logistics and equipment. For larger productions or during peak seasons (spring and autumn), booking 6 weeks or more ahead is a safer bet.

For podcasting, small shoots, or solo content, Oakland Post-Production/Podcast Studio offers a quiet, professional environment starting at $88 per hour. RBA Creative in Upper Laurel is another affordable space for $130 per hour, catering well to photographers or individual creators. Oaktown Boudoir in Ivy Hill offers a creative setting for only $80 per hour—ideal for stylised, intimate shoots.