Studio Apartment Rent in Oildale, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Oildale, California as of June 2026. That's +50% lower than the citywide median of $1,441 and +44% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Oildale
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Oildale
Compare Oildale's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in California
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oildale (this page) | $723 |
| 2 | Florin | $738 |
| 3 | Taft | $870 |
| 4 | Ridgecrest | $884 |
| 5 | Lakeport | $890 |
| 6 | Red Bluff | $930 |
| 7 | California City | $940 |
| 8 | Paradise | $970 |
| 9 | Eureka | $980 |
| 10 | Oroville | $985 |
| 11 | Florence-Graham | $1,029 |
| 12 | Porterville | $1,050 |
| 13 | Anderson | $1,060 |
| 14 | Atwater | $1,070 |
| 15 | McKinleyville | $1,070 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in California
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Cruz | $3,520 |
| 2 | Scotts Valley | $3,420 |
| 3 | Aptos | $3,420 |
| 4 | Cupertino | $3,410 |
| 5 | Soquel | $3,190 |
| 6 | Coronado | $3,190 |
| 7 | Ladera Ranch | $3,140 |
| 8 | Los Altos | $3,130 |
| 9 | Foster City | $3,130 |
| 10 | Newport Beach | $3,102 |
| 11 | Capitola | $3,100 |
| 12 | Sunnyvale | $3,010 |
| 13 | Santa Barbara | $3,000 |
| 14 | Irvine | $3,000 |
| 15 | Solana Beach | $2,970 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Oildale.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Oildale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taft, CA | 33.1 mi | $870 | +$147 (+20%) |
| Porterville, CA | 40.7 mi | $1,050 | +$327 (+45%) |
| Tehachapi, CA | 41.8 mi | $1,100 | +$377 (+52%) |
| Tulare, CA | 57.7 mi | $1,130 | +$407 (+56%) |
| Rosamond, CA | 60.5 mi | $1,600 | +$877 (+121%) |
| Ojai, CA | 64.6 mi | $1,650 | +$927 (+128%) |
| Visalia, CA | 67.8 mi | $1,183 | +$460 (+64%) |
| Hanford, CA | 73.2 mi | $1,120 | +$397 (+55%) |
| Carpinteria, CA | 75.6 mi | $2,720 | +$1,997 (+276%) |
| Stevenson Ranch, CA | 75.9 mi | $2,540 | +$1,817 (+251%) |
| Santa Clarita, CA | 77.3 mi | $2,332 | +$1,609 (+223%) |
| Lancaster, CA | 77.9 mi | $1,600 | +$877 (+121%) |
Studio rent in Oildale — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Oildale?
As of June 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Oildale, California is $723 per month. This is +50% below the citywide median of $1,441.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Oildale?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $28,920 ($2,410/month gross), which works out to roughly $13.90/hour at a full-time job.
Is Oildale expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Oildale's studio median of $723 is +44% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 4th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Oildale rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 379 cities in California with studio data, Oildale ranks #1 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Oildale?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Oildale.