Creative Art Studios for Rent in Oakland, CA

Studio rental rates range widely depending on size, features, and location. Small creative spaces start at around $30–$75 per hour, while mid-sized studios with professional setups range from $100–$200 per hour. Large studios designed for exhibitions, performances, or production work typically cost $150–$300 per hour, and premium venues with top-tier amenities can be rented for $1,000–$5,000 per day. (All data from Tagvenue.)

Many studios provide adjustable lighting, seamless backdrops, soundproofing, and workstations for digital and physical art projects. Photography and video studios often include softboxes, reflectors, and green screens, while fine art spaces may have easels, drying racks, and specialty worktables. Some venues also offer event seating, gallery walls, and projection screens for exhibitions or workshops.

Oakland has plenty of art studios, including photo studios, multi-use creative spaces, and production studios for music and film. Some, like Maximize, are fit for photography and film shoots, while others, like The Magic Patio, are great for workshops and events.