1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Oroville, CA
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Oroville, California as of August 2026. That's +26% lower than the citywide median of $1,351 and +28% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Oroville
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 Oroville
Compare Oroville's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in California
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taft | $880 |
| 2 | Lakeport | $900 |
| 3 | Ridgecrest | $914 |
| 4 | California City | $950 |
| 5 | Clearlake | $950 |
| 6 | Barstow | $969 |
| 7 | Oroville (this page) | $1,005 |
| 8 | El Centro | $1,020 |
| 9 | Paradise | $1,020 |
| 10 | Red Bluff | $1,030 |
| 11 | Eureka | $1,040 |
| 12 | Fortuna | $1,050 |
| 13 | Porterville | $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
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 1-bedroom rents than Oroville.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Oroville |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise, CA | 16.2 mi | $1,020 | +$15 (+1%) |
| Marysville, CA | 21.4 mi | $1,140 | +$135 (+13%) |
| Chico, CA | 29 mi | $1,147 | +$142 (+14%) |
| Olivehurst, CA | 34.4 mi | $1,190 | +$185 (+18%) |
| Yuba City, CA | 35.6 mi | $1,295 | +$290 (+29%) |
| Grass Valley, CA | 40.5 mi | $1,355 | +$350 (+35%) |
| Lincoln, CA | 44.1 mi | $2,260 | +$1,255 (+125%) |
| Auburn, CA | 48.7 mi | $1,570 | +$565 (+56%) |
| Rocklin, CA | 53.1 mi | $2,270 | +$1,265 (+126%) |
| Roseville, CA | 55 mi | $2,153 | +$1,148 (+114%) |
| Antelope, CA | 57.3 mi | $2,150 | +$1,145 (+114%) |
| Granite Bay, CA | 58.6 mi | $2,670 | +$1,665 (+166%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Oroville — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Oroville?
As of August 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Oroville, California is $1,005 per month. This is +26% below the citywide median of $1,351.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Oroville?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $40,200 ($3,350/month gross), which works out to roughly $19.33/hour at a full-time job.
Is Oroville expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Oroville's 1-bedroom median of $1,005 is +28% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 21th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Oroville rank for 1-bedroom rent in California?
Among the 379 cities in California with 1-bedroom data, Oroville ranks #7 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Oroville?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 1-bedroom rents than Oroville.