2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Ojai, CA
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Ojai, California as of October 2026. That's +40% lower than the citywide median of $3,747 and +36% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,657.
Income needed for a 2-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 2-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 2-bedroom in California
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taft | $1,140 |
| 2 | Ridgecrest | $1,171 |
| 3 | Lakeport | $1,180 |
| 4 | California City | $1,230 |
| 5 | Clearlake | $1,250 |
| 6 | Oroville | $1,305 |
| 7 | El Centro | $1,330 |
| 8 | Paradise | $1,330 |
| 9 | Red Bluff | $1,350 |
| 10 | Eureka | $1,360 |
| 11 | Fortuna | $1,370 |
| 12 | Shafter | $1,380 |
| 13 | Porterville | $1,390 |
| 14 | Hanford | $1,400 |
| 15 | Tehachapi | $1,440 |
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in California
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scotts Valley | $4,720 |
| 2 | Aptos | $4,720 |
| 3 | Foster City | $4,560 |
| 4 | Montecito | $4,540 |
| 5 | Cupertino | $4,500 |
| 6 | Capitola | $4,290 |
| 7 | Coronado | $4,280 |
| 8 | Tiburon | $4,210 |
| 9 | Los Altos | $4,170 |
| 10 | Millbrae | $4,070 |
| 11 | Corte Madera | $4,040 |
| 12 | Solana Beach | $3,990 |
| 13 | Sunnyvale | $3,980 |
| 14 | Topanga | $3,940 |
| 15 | Rancho Palos Verdes | $3,940 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 1 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Ojai.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Ojai |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpinteria, CA | 15.3 mi | $3,460 | +$1,200 (+53%) |
| Santa Paula, CA | 17.3 mi | $2,180 | $-80 (-4%) |
| Montecito, CA | 21.9 mi | $4,540 | +$2,280 (+101%) |
| Ventura, CA | 23.6 mi | $2,610 | +$350 (+15%) |
| Oxnard, CA | 24.9 mi | $2,373 | +$113 (+5%) |
| Camarillo, CA | 29 mi | $2,925 | +$665 (+29%) |
| Santa Barbara, CA | 30.3 mi | $3,812 | +$1,552 (+69%) |
| Port Hueneme, CA | 32.6 mi | $2,410 | +$150 (+7%) |
| Moorpark, CA | 32.7 mi | $2,890 | +$630 (+28%) |
| Thousand Oaks, CA | 37.6 mi | $3,057 | +$797 (+35%) |
| Isla Vista, CA | 38.6 mi | $2,547 | +$287 (+13%) |
| Westlake Village, CA | 39.8 mi | $3,390 | +$1,130 (+50%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Ojai — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Ojai?
As of October 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Ojai, California is $2,260 per month. This is +40% below the citywide median of $3,747.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Ojai?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $90,400 ($7,533/month gross), which works out to roughly $43.46/hour at a full-time job.
Is Ojai expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Ojai's 2-bedroom median of $2,260 is +36% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,657. It ranks in the 78th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Ojai rank for 2-bedroom rent in California?
Among the 381 cities in California with 2-bedroom data, Ojai ranks #88 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Ojai?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Santa Paula ($2,180).