City Report · CA

Oak Park

Pop. 13,757·90th most expensive in California·One of the pricier rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$3,351/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.8%
Month-over-Month
+1.8%
vs US Median
+$1,421
Rising (Monthly)
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Oak Park · $3,351
More expensive than 95% of US cities · National median $1,930/mo
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Studio
$2,570
1 BR
$2,950
2 BR
$3,530
3 BR
$4,820
4 BR+
$5,610
Research median
$3,530/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: May 30, 2026

Annual cost
$40,212/yr
At $3,351/mo median
Market timing
Rents rising
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Rent Reality Score
57/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 4% below what Oak Park's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$3,351/mo
Expected by trend
$3,479/mo
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Demographics

Who lives here

Oak Park, CA is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 63% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
13,757
Median income
$163,085
Median age
43
Renters
28.1%
Age distribution
25.1%
14.8%
27.5%
16.6%
15.9%
Under 1825.1%
18–3414.8%
35–5427.5%
55–6416.6%
65+15.9%
Gender
49.2%
50.8%
Male49.2%
Female50.8%
Race & ethnicity
71.5%
17.4%
White71.5%
Black0.5%
Hispanic7.9%
Asian17.4%
Other2.7%
Education (25+)
27.6%
63%
No HS diploma1.4%
HS diploma8%
Some college27.6%
Bachelor's+63%
Housing tenure
71.9%
28.1%
Owner71.9%
Renter28.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Oak Park, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,597 → $3,351
up 29.0%
Income
$143,153 → $163,085
up 13.9%
Population
13,561 → 13,757
up 1.4%
Renter share
28.5% → 28.1%
-0.4 pts
Bachelor's+
60.4% → 63%
+2.6 pts

Across the past five years, the going rent in Oak Park, CA has shifted from $2,597 to $3,351, up 29.0% since 2021. Household income in the area moved from $143,153 to $163,085 across the same window, up 13.9% versus 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show Oak Park, CA adding about 196 residents over the five-year window, up 1.4% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 60.4% to 63% across the same window. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in Oak Park, CA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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About renting in Oak Park, CA

Last updated: May 30, 2026

The median rent in Oak Park is $3,351/mo as of May 2026. A studio apartment averages $2,570/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $3,530/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,950/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $4,820/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($163,085/yr), Oak Park ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Oak Park an affordable city for renters?

Oak Park is considered affordable for renters. At $3,351/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($163,085/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Oak Park falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Oak Park?

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 $3,351/mo in Oak Park. The local median household income is $163,085/yr, meaning the typical Oak Park household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Oak Park?

Rent in Oak Park has increased 0.8% over the past year as of May 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Oak Park rent compare to other cities in California?

Oak Park is one of the pricier cities in California for rent, ranking #90 out of 379 tracked cities at $3,351/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Oak Park?

Simi Valley is nearby and more affordable at $2,882/mo, which is $469 less than Oak Park.

What percentage of Oak Park residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 28.1% of Oak Park households are renters, while 71.9% are owner-occupied. Oak Park leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Oak Park rent compare to the national average?

Oak Park's median rent of $3,351/mo is $1,421 (74%) above the US national median of $1,930/mo. Within California, it ranks #90 out of 379 tracked cities.
Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $3,351/mo, rent takes ~25% of Oak Park's median household income ($163,085/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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