1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Oxnard, CA
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Oxnard, California as of July 2026. That's +31% lower than the citywide median of $2,882 and +42% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Oxnard
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 Oxnard
Compare Oxnard'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 Oxnard.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Oxnard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Hueneme, CA | 8.1 mi | $2,010 | +$30 (+2%) |
| Camarillo, CA | 9.9 mi | $2,445 | +$465 (+23%) |
| Ventura, CA | 15.1 mi | $2,227 | +$247 (+12%) |
| Santa Paula, CA | 15.5 mi | $1,810 | $-170 (-9%) |
| Westlake Village, CA | 20.4 mi | $2,780 | +$800 (+40%) |
| Thousand Oaks, CA | 20.4 mi | $2,553 | +$573 (+29%) |
| Moorpark, CA | 20.6 mi | $2,420 | +$440 (+22%) |
| Malibu, CA | 24.5 mi | $3,130 | +$1,150 (+58%) |
| Ojai, CA | 24.9 mi | $1,890 | $-90 (-5%) |
| Oak Park, CA | 28.4 mi | $2,950 | +$970 (+49%) |
| Carpinteria, CA | 28.8 mi | $3,070 | +$1,090 (+55%) |
| Agoura Hills, CA | 29.4 mi | $3,120 | +$1,140 (+58%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Oxnard — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Oxnard?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Oxnard, California is $1,980 per month. This is +31% below the citywide median of $2,882.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Oxnard?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $79,200 ($6,600/month gross), which works out to roughly $38.08/hour at a full-time job.
Is Oxnard expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Oxnard's 1-bedroom median of $1,980 is +42% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 81th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Oxnard rank for 1-bedroom rent in California?
Among the 385 cities in California with 1-bedroom data, Oxnard ranks #144 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Oxnard?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Santa Paula ($1,810), Ojai ($1,890).