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Oakley

Pop. 45,183·108th most expensive in California·One of the pricier rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$3,304/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.3%
Month-over-Month
-1.9%
vs US Median
+$1,342
Falling (Monthly)
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Oakley · $3,304
More expensive than 94% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Rent Reality Score
48/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are right about where Oakley's 10-year trend predicts.

Actual rent
$3,304/mo
Expected by trend
$3,275/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,810
1 BR
$2,050
2 BR
$2,500
3 BR
$3,200
4 BR+
$3,800
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$2,500/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $3,304 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
$39,648/yr
At $3,304/mo median
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+4.3% YoY, -1.9% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Oakley, CA is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 24.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
45,183
Median income
$137,677
Median age
36.6
Renters
21.2%
Age distribution
23.7%
22.9%
28.2%
13.6%
Under 1823.7%
18–3422.9%
35–5428.2%
55–6413.6%
65+11.6%
Gender
49.8%
50.2%
Male49.8%
Female50.2%
Race & ethnicity
45.3%
34.7%
White45.3%
Black8.9%
Hispanic34.7%
Asian9.9%
Other1.1%
Education (25+)
27.2%
37.3%
24.3%
No HS diploma11.2%
HS diploma27.2%
Some college37.3%
Bachelor's+24.3%
Housing tenure
78.8%
21.2%
Owner78.8%
Renter21.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Oakley, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$109,806 → $137,677
up 25.4%
Population
42,996 → 45,183
up 5.1%
Renter share
23.1% → 21.2%
-1.9 pts
Bachelor's+
21.8% → 24.3%
+2.5 pts
Median age
35.5 → 36.6
+1.1 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $137,677 today, compared with $109,806 five years earlier. The population has grown by 5.1% since 2021, moving from about 42,996 residents to roughly 45,183. Renters now make up 21.2% of households, compared with 23.1% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 24.3% of adults here, versus 21.8% in 2021.

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By apartment size

Oakley rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Oakley, CA

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Oakley is $3,304/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,810/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,500/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,050/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,200/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($137,677/yr), Oakley ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Oakley an affordable city for renters?

Oakley is considered affordable for renters. At $3,304/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($137,677/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Oakley falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Oakley?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $132,000/year (~$63/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,304/mo in Oakley. The local median household income is $137,677/yr, meaning the typical Oakley household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Oakley?

Rent in Oakley has increased 4.3% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Oakley rent compare to other cities in California?

Oakley is one of the pricier cities in California for rent, ranking #108 out of 381 tracked cities at $3,304/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Oakley?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Oakley ($3,304/mo): Pittsburg ($2,388/mo), Antioch ($2,679/mo), Suisun City ($2,704/mo).

What percentage of Oakley residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 21.2% of Oakley households are renters, while 78.8% are owner-occupied. Oakley leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Oakley rent compare to the national average?

Oakley's median rent of $3,304/mo is $1,342 (68%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within California, it ranks #108 out of 381 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $3,304/mo, rent takes ~29% of Oakley's median household income ($137,677/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Oakley 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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