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Oroville

Pop. 19,752·385th most expensive in California·Oroville rents have dropped 8.1%, currently a renter's market
Median rent (all units)
$1,315/mo
Year-over-Year
-8.1%
Month-over-Month
-8.6%
vs US Median
-$650
Falling (Monthly)
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Oroville · $1,315
More affordable than 87% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
74/100
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Rents are 12% below what Oroville's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$1,315/mo
Expected by trend
$1,492/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$985
1 BR
$1,005
2 BR
$1,305
3 BR
$1,840
4 BR+
$2,215
Research median
$1,305/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: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$15,780/yr
At $1,315/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 8.1% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-8.1% YoY, -8.6% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Oroville, CA is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income below the national average, 12.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
19,752
Median income
$52,270
Median age
35.8
Renters
47%
Age distribution
23.7%
24.7%
24.6%
12.2%
14.8%
Under 1823.7%
18–3424.7%
35–5424.6%
55–6412.2%
65+14.8%
Gender
49.8%
50.2%
Male49.8%
Female50.2%
Race & ethnicity
58.2%
21.7%
White58.2%
Black3.6%
Hispanic21.7%
Asian10.2%
Other6.3%
Education (25+)
17.9%
28.8%
41.1%
12.2%
No HS diploma17.9%
HS diploma28.8%
Some college41.1%
Bachelor's+12.2%
Housing tenure
53%
47%
Owner53%
Renter47%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Oroville, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$38,801 → $52,270
up 34.7%
Population
20,409 → 19,752
down 3.2%
Renter share
50.3% → 47%
-3.3 pts
Bachelor's+
14.7% → 12.2%
-2.5 pts
Median age
34.9 → 35.8
+0.9 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $52,270 today, compared with $38,801 five years earlier. Census counts show Oroville, CA losing about 657 residents over the five-year window, down 3.2% on net. The renter share has eased from 50.3% to 47%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 14.7% to 12.2% across the same window.

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Oroville rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Oroville, CA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Oroville is $1,315/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $985/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,305/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,005/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,840/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($52,270/yr), Oroville ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 8.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Oroville an affordable city for renters?

Oroville is considered moderate for renters. At $1,315/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($52,270/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Oroville slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Oroville?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $53,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,315/mo in Oroville. The local median household income is $52,270/yr, meaning the typical Oroville household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Oroville?

Rent in Oroville has decreased 8.1% over the past year as of July 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Which Oroville neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Oroville are 95965 ($1,231/mo), and 95966 ($1,676/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Oroville is $1,315/mo.

How does Oroville rent compare to other cities in California?

Oroville is one of the more affordable cities in California for rent, ranking #385 out of 387 tracked cities at $1,315/mo.

What percentage of Oroville residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 47% of Oroville households are renters, while 53% are owner-occupied. Oroville leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Oroville rent compare to the national average?

Oroville's median rent of $1,315/mo is $650 (33%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within California, it ranks #385 out of 387 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $1,315/mo, rent takes ~30% of Oroville's median household income ($52,270/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax1–13.3%
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