2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Oxnard, CA
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Oxnard, California as of July 2026. That's +18% lower than the citywide median of $2,882 and +43% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-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 2-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 2-bedroom in California
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ridgecrest | $1,107 |
| 2 | Taft | $1,140 |
| 3 | Lakeport | $1,180 |
| 4 | Barstow | $1,216 |
| 5 | California City | $1,230 |
| 6 | Clearlake | $1,250 |
| 7 | Oroville | $1,305 |
| 8 | El Centro | $1,330 |
| 9 | Paradise | $1,330 |
| 10 | Red Bluff | $1,350 |
| 11 | Eureka | $1,360 |
| 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 | Santa Cruz | $4,865 |
| 2 | Scotts Valley | $4,720 |
| 3 | Aptos | $4,720 |
| 4 | Foster City | $4,560 |
| 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? 2 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Oxnard.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Oxnard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Hueneme, CA | 8.1 mi | $2,410 | +$37 (+2%) |
| Camarillo, CA | 9.9 mi | $2,925 | +$552 (+23%) |
| Ventura, CA | 15.1 mi | $2,610 | +$237 (+10%) |
| Santa Paula, CA | 15.5 mi | $2,180 | $-193 (-8%) |
| Westlake Village, CA | 20.4 mi | $3,390 | +$1,017 (+43%) |
| Thousand Oaks, CA | 20.4 mi | $3,057 | +$684 (+29%) |
| Moorpark, CA | 20.6 mi | $2,890 | +$517 (+22%) |
| Malibu, CA | 24.5 mi | $3,940 | +$1,567 (+66%) |
| Ojai, CA | 24.9 mi | $2,260 | $-113 (-5%) |
| Oak Park, CA | 28.4 mi | $3,530 | +$1,157 (+49%) |
| Carpinteria, CA | 28.8 mi | $3,460 | +$1,087 (+46%) |
| Agoura Hills, CA | 29.4 mi | $3,940 | +$1,567 (+66%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Oxnard — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Oxnard?
As of July 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Oxnard, California is $2,373 per month. This is +18% below the citywide median of $2,882.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Oxnard?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $94,920 ($7,910/month gross), which works out to roughly $45.63/hour at a full-time job.
Is Oxnard expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Oxnard's 2-bedroom median of $2,373 is +43% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 82th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Oxnard rank for 2-bedroom rent in California?
Among the 386 cities in California with 2-bedroom data, Oxnard ranks #120 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Oxnard?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Santa Paula ($2,180), Ojai ($2,260).