Studio Apartment Rent in Oxnard, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Oxnard, California as of August 2026. That's +40% lower than the citywide median of $2,864 and +33% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Oxnard
Compare Oxnard's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in California
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florin | $738 |
| 2 | Ridgecrest | $864 |
| 3 | Taft | $870 |
| 4 | Lakeport | $890 |
| 5 | El Centro | $910 |
| 6 | Barstow | $915 |
| 7 | Red Bluff | $930 |
| 8 | California City | $940 |
| 9 | Clearlake | $950 |
| 10 | Paradise | $970 |
| 11 | Eureka | $980 |
| 12 | Oroville | $985 |
| 13 | Fortuna | $990 |
| 14 | Florence-Graham | $1,029 |
| 15 | Porterville | $1,050 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in California
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Cruz | $3,520 |
| 2 | Scotts Valley | $3,420 |
| 3 | Aptos | $3,420 |
| 4 | Cupertino | $3,410 |
| 5 | Coronado | $3,190 |
| 6 | Ladera Ranch | $3,140 |
| 7 | Los Altos | $3,130 |
| 8 | Foster City | $3,130 |
| 9 | Newport Beach | $3,102 |
| 10 | Capitola | $3,100 |
| 11 | Sunnyvale | $3,010 |
| 12 | Santa Barbara | $3,000 |
| 13 | Irvine | $3,000 |
| 14 | Solana Beach | $2,970 |
| 15 | Saratoga | $2,910 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 1 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Oxnard.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Oxnard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Hueneme, CA | 8.1 mi | $1,760 | +$40 (+2%) |
| Camarillo, CA | 9.9 mi | $2,130 | +$410 (+24%) |
| Ventura, CA | 15.1 mi | $1,943 | +$223 (+13%) |
| Westlake Village, CA | 20.4 mi | $2,440 | +$720 (+42%) |
| Thousand Oaks, CA | 20.4 mi | $2,223 | +$503 (+29%) |
| Moorpark, CA | 20.6 mi | $2,110 | +$390 (+23%) |
| Malibu, CA | 24.5 mi | $2,790 | +$1,070 (+62%) |
| Ojai, CA | 24.9 mi | $1,650 | $-70 (-4%) |
| Oak Park, CA | 28.4 mi | $2,570 | +$850 (+49%) |
| Carpinteria, CA | 28.8 mi | $2,720 | +$1,000 (+58%) |
| Agoura Hills, CA | 29.4 mi | $2,790 | +$1,070 (+62%) |
| Simi Valley, CA | 31.5 mi | $2,165 | +$445 (+26%) |
Studio rent in Oxnard — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Oxnard?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Oxnard, California is $1,720 per month. This is +40% below the citywide median of $2,864.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Oxnard?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $68,800 ($5,733/month gross), which works out to roughly $33.08/hour at a full-time job.
Is Oxnard expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Oxnard's studio median of $1,720 is +33% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 77th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Oxnard rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 378 cities in California with studio data, Oxnard ranks #117 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Oxnard?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Ojai ($1,650).