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Moorpark

Pop. 35,854·93rd most expensive in California·Moorpark rents are up 7.2% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$3,362/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.2%
Month-over-Month
+5.1%
vs US Median
+$1,400
Rising (Monthly)
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Moorpark · $3,362
More expensive than 94% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
27% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $3,362/mo, rent takes about 27% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$134,000/yr
Local median income
$148,480/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Moorpark's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$2,110
1 BR
$2,420
2 BR
$2,890
3 BR
$3,940
4 BR+
$4,590
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$2,890/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $3,362 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$40,344/yr
At $3,362/mo median
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 7.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+7.2% YoY, +5.1% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Moorpark, CA is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 44.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
35,854
Median income
$148,480
Median age
38.7
Renters
20.7%
Age distribution
23.2%
21.8%
26.6%
13.8%
14.6%
Under 1823.2%
18–3421.8%
35–5426.6%
55–6413.8%
65+14.6%
Gender
50%
50%
Male50%
Female50%
Race & ethnicity
58.4%
34.4%
White58.4%
Black3.1%
Hispanic34.4%
Asian7.2%
Education (25+)
15.1%
29.7%
44.6%
No HS diploma10.5%
HS diploma15.1%
Some college29.7%
Bachelor's+44.6%
Housing tenure
79.3%
20.7%
Owner79.3%
Renter20.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Moorpark, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$125,915 → $148,480
up 17.9%
Population
36,201 → 35,854
down 1.0%
Renter share
22% → 20.7%
-1.3 pts
Bachelor's+
43.1% → 44.6%
+1.5 pts

Household income in the area moved from $125,915 to $148,480 across the same window, up 17.9% versus 2021. The population has contracted by 1.0% since 2021, moving from about 36,201 residents to roughly 35,854.

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By apartment size

Moorpark rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Moorpark. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Moorpark, CA

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Moorpark is $3,362/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $2,110/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,890/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,420/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,940/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($148,480/yr), Moorpark ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Moorpark an affordable city for renters?

Moorpark is considered affordable for renters. At $3,362/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($148,480/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Moorpark falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Moorpark?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $134,000/year (~$64/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,362/mo in Moorpark. The local median household income is $148,480/yr, meaning the typical Moorpark household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Moorpark?

Rent in Moorpark has increased 7.2% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Moorpark rent compare to other cities in California?

Moorpark is one of the pricier cities in California for rent, ranking #93 out of 381 tracked cities at $3,362/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Moorpark?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Moorpark ($3,362/mo): Simi Valley ($2,730/mo), Camarillo ($2,909/mo), Oak Park ($3,217/mo).

What percentage of Moorpark residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 20.7% of Moorpark households are renters, while 79.3% are owner-occupied. Moorpark leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Moorpark rent compare to the national average?

Moorpark's median rent of $3,362/mo is $1,400 (71%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within California, it ranks #93 out of 381 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $3,362/mo, rent takes ~27% of Moorpark's median household income ($148,480/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Moorpark 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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