How much does it cost to rent in Oxnard, CA?

As of July 2026, the median monthly rent in Oxnard, CA is $2,882. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Oxnard cheaper than other California cities?

Oxnard falls in the middle range for California, ranking #172 out of 387 cities at $2,882/mo.

When was Oxnard rent data last updated?

Oxnard rent data reflects July 2026 and was last refreshed on July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

Is Oxnard a renter's market or a landlord's market?

Based on RentDataNow's Rent Market Meter, Oxnard is currently a renter's market. Rents are softening (down 3.7% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage. The meter is derived from rent-price momentum (year-over-year and month-over-month change), not inventory levels.

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Oxnard

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Pop. 200,928·172nd most expensive in California·One of the pricier rental markets in the US

Median rent (all units)

$2,882/mo

Year-over-Year

-3.7%

Month-over-Month

-0.9%

vs US Median

+$917

Falling (Monthly)

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Oxnard · $2,882

More expensive than 88% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo

Rent Reality Score

69/100

Good value

OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 10% below what Oxnard's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent

$2,882/mo

Expected by trend

$3,193/mo

The Rent Reality Score compares today's median rent to where Oxnard's own long-run trajectory projects it should be. See the full rankings →

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,720

1 BR

$1,980

2 BR

$2,373

3 BR

$3,240

4 BR+

$3,775

Research median

$2,373/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

$34,584/yr

At $2,882/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Renter's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are softening (down 3.7% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.

Based on rent-price momentum (-3.7% YoY, -0.9% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Oxnard, CA is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 19.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

200,928

Median income

$96,212

Median age

34.4

Renters

45.6%

Age distribution

25.6%

25.4%

25.7%

12.2%

Under 1825.6%

18–3425.4%

35–5425.7%

55–6411.1%

65+12.2%

Gender

50.5%

49.5%

Male50.5%

Female49.5%

Race & ethnicity

26.1%

77.1%

White26.1%

Black1.8%

Hispanic77.1%

Asian6.5%

Education (25+)

31.1%

24.5%

24.9%

19.5%

No HS diploma31.1%

HS diploma24.5%

Some college24.9%

Bachelor's+19.5%

Housing tenure

54.4%

45.6%

Owner54.4%

Renter45.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Oxnard, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent

$2,258 → $2,882

up 27.6%

Income

$83,180 → $96,212

up 15.7%

Population

202,981 → 200,928

down 1.0%

Renter share

45.2% → 45.6%

+0.4 pts

Bachelor's+

18.9% → 19.5%

+0.6 pts

Median age

33.1 → 34.4

+1.3 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in Oxnard, CA has increased by $624 per month, settling near $2,882 after starting the period at $2,258. On the earnings side, the typical household in Oxnard, CA now reports about $96,212, up from $83,180 in 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 11.9 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 202,981 to 200,928 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.0% change. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and Oxnard, CA reflects that arc in its own way.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Oxnard on your salary?

At $2,882/mo, how Oxnard rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $111,486/yr · Rent = 31% income

stretched

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $79,154/yr · Rent = 43.7% income

rent-burdened

Police Officer

Avg $91,179/yr · Rent = 37.9% income

stretched

Software Developer

Avg $162,970/yr · Rent = 21.2% income

affordable

Lawyer

Avg $208,235/yr · Rent = 16.6% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $74,116/yr · Rent = 46.7% income

rent-burdened

Truck Driver

Avg $66,918/yr · Rent = 51.7% income

severely rent-burdened

Electrician

Avg $82,482/yr · Rent = 41.9% income

rent-burdened

By apartment size

Oxnard rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Oxnard. Click any size for full breakdown.

Local insights

Tips for renters in Oxnard

About renting in Oxnard, CA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Oxnard is $2,882/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,720/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,373/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,980/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,240/mo.

At 36% of local median household income ($96,212/yr), Oxnard ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 3.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Oxnard an affordable city for renters?

Oxnard is considered moderate for renters. At $2,882/mo, rent takes approximately 36% of the local median household income ($96,212/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Oxnard slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Oxnard?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $115,000/year (~$55/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,882/mo in Oxnard. The local median household income is $96,212/yr, meaning the typical Oxnard household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Oxnard?

Rent in Oxnard has decreased 3.7% over the past year as of July 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Which Oxnard neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Oxnard are 93033 ($2,511/mo), 93030 ($2,834/mo), and 93036 ($2,956/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Oxnard is $2,882/mo.

How does Oxnard rent compare to other cities in California?

Oxnard is middle-of-the-pack for California for rent, ranking #172 out of 387 tracked cities at $2,882/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Oxnard?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Oxnard ($2,882/mo): Santa Paula ($2,325/mo), Ventura ($2,874/mo), Port Hueneme ($2,879/mo).

What percentage of Oxnard residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 45.6% of Oxnard households are renters, while 54.4% are owner-occupied. Oxnard leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Oxnard rent compare to the national average?

Oxnard's median rent of $2,882/mo is $917 (47%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within California, it ranks #172 out of 387 tracked cities.

Income Affordability

36%

MODERATE

At $2,882/mo, rent takes ~36% of Oxnard's median household income ($96,212/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Oxnard 36%Benchmark 30%

State income tax1–13.3%

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Nearby cities

Port Hueneme

$2,879/mo

-$3

Camarillo