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Oakdale

Pop. 23,194·322nd most expensive in California·Oakdale rents have dropped 10.2%, currently a renter's market
Median rent (all units)
$2,120/mo
Year-over-Year
-10.2%
Month-over-Month
-2.0%
vs US Median
+$158
Falling (Monthly)
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Oakdale · $2,120
More expensive than 65% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
31% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,120/mo, rent takes about 31% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$85,000/yr
Local median income
$83,091/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Oakdale's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,130
1 BR
$1,210
2 BR
$1,570
3 BR
$2,200
4 BR+
$2,560
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,570/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,120 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

12-month history

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$25,440/yr
At $2,120/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 10.2% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-10.2% YoY, -2.0% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Oakdale, CA is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 22.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
23,194
Median income
$83,091
Median age
35.1
Renters
37.4%
Age distribution
27%
22.9%
23.8%
13.5%
12.9%
Under 1827%
18–3422.9%
35–5423.8%
55–6413.5%
65+12.9%
Gender
47.8%
52.2%
Male47.8%
Female52.2%
Race & ethnicity
61.2%
34.1%
White61.2%
Black1%
Hispanic34.1%
Asian2.2%
Other1.5%
Education (25+)
14.5%
25%
38.2%
22.2%
No HS diploma14.5%
HS diploma25%
Some college38.2%
Bachelor's+22.2%
Housing tenure
62.6%
37.4%
Owner62.6%
Renter37.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Oakdale, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$72,479 → $83,091
up 14.6%
Population
23,016 → 23,194
up 0.8%
Renter share
36.3% → 37.4%
+1.1 pts
Bachelor's+
20.8% → 22.2%
+1.4 pts
Median age
36.4 → 35.1
-1.3 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $72,479 in 2021 to $83,091 more recently.

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By apartment size

Oakdale rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Oakdale, CA

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Oakdale is $2,120/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,130/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,570/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,210/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,200/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($83,091/yr), Oakdale ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 10.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Oakdale an affordable city for renters?

Oakdale is considered moderate for renters. At $2,120/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($83,091/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Oakdale slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Oakdale?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $85,000/year (~$41/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,120/mo in Oakdale. The local median household income is $83,091/yr, meaning the typical Oakdale household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Oakdale?

Rent in Oakdale has decreased 10.2% over the past year as of August 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

How does Oakdale rent compare to other cities in California?

Oakdale is one of the more affordable cities in California for rent, ranking #322 out of 381 tracked cities at $2,120/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Oakdale?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Oakdale ($2,120/mo): Ceres ($1,960/mo), Modesto ($2,015/mo), Riverbank ($2,083/mo).

What percentage of Oakdale residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 37.4% of Oakdale households are renters, while 62.6% are owner-occupied. Oakdale leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Oakdale rent compare to the national average?

Oakdale's median rent of $2,120/mo is $158 (8%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within California, it ranks #322 out of 381 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $2,120/mo, rent takes ~31% of Oakdale's median household income ($83,091/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Oakdale 31%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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