1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Ojai, CA
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Ojai, California as of July 2026. That's +49% lower than the citywide median of $3,706 and +35% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Ojai
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 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Ojai
Compare Ojai's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in California
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taft | $880 |
| 2 | Ridgecrest | $887 |
| 3 | Lakeport | $900 |
| 4 | California City | $950 |
| 5 | Clearlake | $950 |
| 6 | Barstow | $974 |
| 7 | Oroville | $1,005 |
| 8 | El Centro | $1,020 |
| 9 | Paradise | $1,020 |
| 10 | Red Bluff | $1,030 |
| 11 | Eureka | $1,040 |
| 12 | Porterville | $1,060 |
| 13 | Shafter | $1,060 |
| 14 | Tehachapi | $1,110 |
| 15 | Hanford | $1,120 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in California
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cupertino | $3,880 |
| 2 | Foster City | $3,820 |
| 3 | Santa Cruz | $3,710 |
| 4 | Scotts Valley | $3,600 |
| 5 | Aptos | $3,600 |
| 6 | Tiburon | $3,530 |
| 7 | Los Altos | $3,530 |
| 8 | Coronado | $3,460 |
| 9 | Sunnyvale | $3,438 |
| 10 | Millbrae | $3,410 |
| 11 | Corte Madera | $3,390 |
| 12 | Santa Barbara | $3,382 |
| 13 | Palo Alto | $3,305 |
| 14 | Mountain View | $3,303 |
| 15 | Ladera Ranch | $3,280 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 2 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Ojai.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Ojai |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpinteria, CA | 15.3 mi | $3,070 | +$1,180 (+62%) |
| Santa Paula, CA | 17.3 mi | $1,810 | $-80 (-4%) |
| Montecito, CA | 21.9 mi | $4,030 | +$2,140 (+113%) |
| Ventura, CA | 23.6 mi | $2,227 | +$337 (+18%) |
| Oxnard, CA | 24.9 mi | $1,980 | +$90 (+5%) |
| Camarillo, CA | 29 mi | $2,445 | +$555 (+29%) |
| Santa Barbara, CA | 30.3 mi | $3,382 | +$1,492 (+79%) |
| Port Hueneme, CA | 32.6 mi | $2,010 | +$120 (+6%) |
| Moorpark, CA | 32.7 mi | $2,420 | +$530 (+28%) |
| Thousand Oaks, CA | 37.6 mi | $2,553 | +$663 (+35%) |
| Isla Vista, CA | 38.6 mi | $1,843 | $-47 (-2%) |
| Westlake Village, CA | 39.8 mi | $2,780 | +$890 (+47%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Ojai — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Ojai?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Ojai, California is $1,890 per month. This is +49% below the citywide median of $3,706.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Ojai?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $75,600 ($6,300/month gross), which works out to roughly $36.35/hour at a full-time job.
Is Ojai expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Ojai's 1-bedroom median of $1,890 is +35% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 78th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Ojai rank for 1-bedroom rent in California?
Among the 385 cities in California with 1-bedroom data, Ojai ranks #120 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Ojai?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Santa Paula ($1,810), Isla Vista ($1,843).