Last updated on November 1, 2026

Average rent in
Oildale, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Oildale

$1,455/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Oildale is $1,455 per month as of October 2026. This is 23% below the national average rent, or $445 less per month.

$1.79

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Oildale

45

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Oildale rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Oildale, CA

Average rent prices in Oildale have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 4% 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 Oildale, CA

Rent prices in Oildale vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Oildale is $1,397, whereas a house costs $1,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Oildale run $1,095 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,395.

Listings

Studio

$995

19%

No Change

1 bedroom

$975

5%

3%

2 bedroom

$1,400

4%

8%

3 bedroom

$1,650

No Change

11%

4 bedroom

$2,695

4%

8%

Studio

Average rent

$995

Last 30 days

19%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$975

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last year

11%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,695

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

8%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Oildale, 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 Oildale, CA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Oildale and Arvin by all bedroom counts and property types.

Oildale

Median rent price$1,455
decreased by23%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,500
decreased by21%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Oildale, CA is 3% lower than the median rent in Arvin, CA.

Discover rentals in Oildale, CA

323 PLYMOUTH AVE - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

323 PLYMOUTH AVE

323 Plymouth Ave, Oildale, CA 93308

2 beds

1 bath

$1,095

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.
209 E. Warren Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

209 E. Warren Ave

209 E Warren Ave, Oildale, CA 93308

2 beds

1 bath

$1,100

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.
2101 McCray St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9.2

Excellent

2101 McCray St

2101 Mccray St, Oildale, CA 93308

2 beds

1 bath

$1,100

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.
337 McCord Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

337 McCord Avenue

337 Mccord Ave, Oildale, CA 93308

3 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.

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Frequently asked questions for Oildale, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Oildale rental market.

How much is rent in Oildale?

The average rent in Oildale is $1,455 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Oildale?

Average rent prices in Oildale have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.

How does Oildale rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Oildale is 23% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $445 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Oildale?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Oildale are Oildale ($1,250/mo), Parkview Estates ($1,350/mo), and North Country Meadows ($1,372/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Oildale?

To comfortably afford rent in Oildale, you'd need to earn approximately $58,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

August offers the lowest rents in Oildale with roughly 7.6% savings compared to March, which sees the highest prices. December also brings less competition from other renters compared to January's peak demand.

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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