How much does it cost to rent in Oildale, CA?

As of June 2026, the median monthly rent in Oildale, CA is $1,441. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Oildale cheaper than other California cities?

Oildale is among the more affordable cities in California, ranking #378 out of 384 cities at $1,441/mo.

When was Oildale rent data last updated?

Oildale rent data reflects June 2026 and was last refreshed on June 22, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

City Report · CA

Oildale

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Pop. 34,687·378th most expensive in California·Oildale rents are up 14.0% over the past year

Median rent (all units)

$1,441/mo

Year-over-Year

+14.0%

Month-over-Month

+6.5%

vs US Median

-$524

Rising (Monthly)

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Oildale · $1,441

More affordable than 79% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo

Rent Reality Score

36/100

Overpriced

OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 7% above what Oildale's 10-year trend predicts — running hotter than its own history.

Actual rent

$1,441/mo

Expected by trend

$1,344/mo

The Rent Reality Score compares today's median rent to where Oildale's own long-run trajectory projects it should be. See the full rankings →

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$723

1 BR

$959

2 BR

$1,241

3 BR

$1,623

4 BR+

$1,875

Research median

$1,241/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost

$17,292/yr

At $1,441/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 14.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+14.0% YoY, +6.5% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Oildale, CA is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 12.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

34,687

Median income

$51,298

Median age

35.9

Renters

59.4%

Age distribution

25.8%

23%

25.4%

12.8%

13%

Under 1825.8%

18–3423%

35–5425.4%

55–6412.8%

65+13%

Gender

48.6%

51.4%

Male48.6%

Female51.4%

Race & ethnicity

63.1%

33.7%

White63.1%

Black2.5%

Hispanic33.7%

Asian1.6%

Education (25+)

19.3%

31.1%

37.2%

12.4%

No HS diploma19.3%

HS diploma31.1%

Some college37.2%

Bachelor's+12.4%

Housing tenure

40.6%

59.4%

Owner40.6%

Renter59.4%

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

2022 vs 2026

How Oildale, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,150 → $1,441

up 25.3%

Income

$42,073 → $51,298

up 21.9%

Population

34,350 → 34,687

up 1.0%

Renter share

63.6% → 59.4%

-4.2 pts

Bachelor's+

8.8% → 12.4%

+3.6 pts

Median age

34.5 → 35.9

+1.4 yrs

Five years ago, renters in Oildale, CA paid around $1,150 a month. That figure now sits near $1,441, up 25.3% from the 2022 baseline. Median household income climbed from $42,073 to $51,298 between 2021 and 2024, a 21.9% shift. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show Oildale, CA adding about 337 residents over the five-year window, up 1.0% on net. The renter share has eased from 63.6% to 59.4%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 8.8% to 12.4% across the same window. Taken together, the five-year picture in Oildale, CA reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Oildale on your salary?

At $1,441/mo, how Oildale rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $111,486/yr · Rent = 15.5% income

very comfortable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $79,154/yr · Rent = 21.8% income

affordable

Police Officer

Avg $91,179/yr · Rent = 19% income

very comfortable

Software Developer

Avg $162,970/yr · Rent = 10.6% income

very comfortable

Lawyer

Avg $208,235/yr · Rent = 8.3% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $74,116/yr · Rent = 23.3% income

affordable

Truck Driver

Avg $66,918/yr · Rent = 25.8% income

affordable

Electrician

Avg $82,482/yr · Rent = 21% income

affordable

By apartment size

Oildale rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

Tips for renters in Oildale

About renting in Oildale, CA

Last updated: June 22, 2026

The median rent in Oildale is $1,441/mo as of June 2026. A studio apartment averages $723/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,241/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $959/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,623/mo.

At 34% of local median household income ($51,298/yr), Oildale ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 14.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Oildale an affordable city for renters?

Oildale is considered moderate for renters. At $1,441/mo, rent takes approximately 34% of the local median household income ($51,298/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Oildale slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Oildale?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $58,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,441/mo in Oildale. The local median household income is $51,298/yr, meaning the typical Oildale household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Oildale?

Rent in Oildale has increased 14.0% over the past year as of June 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Oildale rent compare to other cities in California?

Oildale is one of the more affordable cities in California for rent, ranking #378 out of 384 tracked cities at $1,441/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Oildale?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Oildale ($1,441/mo): Taft ($1,243/mo), Porterville ($1,377/mo).

What percentage of Oildale residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 59.4% of Oildale households are renters, while 40.6% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Oildale has a strong rental market.

How does Oildale rent compare to the national average?

Oildale's median rent of $1,441/mo is $524 (27%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within California, it ranks #378 out of 384 tracked cities.

Income Affordability

34%

MODERATE

At $1,441/mo, rent takes ~34% of Oildale's median household income ($51,298/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Oildale 34%Benchmark 30%

State income tax1–13.3%

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