Last updated on October 13, 2026

Average rent in
Oakdale, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Oakdale

$1,574/mo

decreased by28%

vs previous year

The average rent in Oakdale is $1,574 per month as of October 2026. This is 17% below the national average rent, or $325 less per month.

$1.55

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Oakdale

17

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Oakdale rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Oakdale, CA

Average rent prices in Oakdale have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 28% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Oakdale, CA

Rent prices in Oakdale vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Oakdale is $1,400, whereas a house costs $2,397. 1-bedroom apartments in Oakdale run $1,525 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,575.

Listings

Studio

$1,150

No Change

2%

1 bedroom

$1,445

3%

4%

2 bedroom

$1,495

No Change

6%

3 bedroom

$2,400

6%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,950

26%

7%

Studio

Average rent

$1,150

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,445

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,495

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,950

Last 30 days

26%

Last year

7%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Oakdale, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Oakdale, CA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Oakdale and Ceres by all bedroom counts and property types.

Oakdale

Median rent price$1,574
decreased by17%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,587
decreased by16%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Oakdale, CA is 1% lower than the median rent in Ceres, CA.

Discover rentals in Oakdale, CA

136 S 6Th Ave - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.5

Very good

136 S 6Th Ave

136 S 6th Ave, Oakdale, CA 95361

2 beds

1 bath

$1,300

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
491 Shalako Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Oakdale

4 beds

2 baths

$2,350

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Oakdale, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Oakdale rental market.

How much is rent in Oakdale?

The average rent in Oakdale is $1,574 per month as of October 10, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Oakdale?

Average rent prices in Oakdale have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 28% since last year.

How does Oakdale rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Oakdale is 17% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $325 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Oakdale?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Oakdale are Oakdale ($1,472/mo), The Vineyard ($1,767/mo), and Burchell Hill ($1,877/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Oakdale?

To comfortably afford rent in Oakdale, you'd need to earn approximately $63,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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