Last updated on July 13, 2026

Average rent in
Oakdale, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Oakdale

$2,072/mo

increased by41%

vs previous year

The average rent in Oakdale is $2,072 per month as of July 2026. This is 6% above the national average rent, or $122 more per month.

$1.69

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Oakdale

21

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Oakdale rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Oakdale, CA

Average rent prices in Oakdale have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 41% 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 $1,599, whereas a house costs $2,150. 1-bedroom apartments in Oakdale run $1,479 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,725.

Listings

Studio

$1,150

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$1,525

No Change

21%

2 bedroom

$1,765

3%

11%

3 bedroom

$2,300

7%

23%

4 bedroom

$2,600

No Change

5%

Studio

Average rent

$1,150

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,525

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

21%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,765

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

23%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last year

5%

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$2,072
increased by6%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,772
decreased by9%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Oakdale, CA is 17% higher than the median rent in Ceres, CA.

Discover rentals in Oakdale, CA

136 S 6Th Ave - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

9.1

Excellent

136 S 6Th Ave

136 S 6th Ave, Oakdale, CA 95361

2 beds

1 bath

$1,300

Apartment for rent

238 N. 4th Ave. - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.4

Very good

238 N. 4th Ave.

238 N 4th Ave, Oakdale, CA 95361

2 beds

1 bath

$1,450

Apartment for rent

Bonnie Villa Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

Bonnie Villa Apartments

333 Poplar St, Oakdale, CA 95361

2 beds

1 bath

$1,450

Apartment for rent

Harvest Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

Harvest Apartments

150 S Wood Ave, Oakdale, CA 95361

2 beds

1 bath

$1,725

Apartment for rent

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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 $2,072 per month as of July 11, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Oakdale?

Average rent prices in Oakdale have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 41% since last year.

How does Oakdale rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Oakdale is 6% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $122 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Oakdale?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Oakdale are Oakdale ($1,725/mo), Bridle Ridge ($1,779/mo), and Mountain View ($1,800/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Oakdale?

To comfortably afford rent in Oakdale, you'd need to earn approximately $83,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Oakdale?

Oakdale offers rental options with a median rent of around $1,510. The city maintains consistent availability with approximately 24 listings per month across different apartment sizes.

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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