Bedroom count
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Last updated on June 14, 2026
Average rent in
Oildale, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 14, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Oildale, CA rent rose 13.8% year over year, with a current median of $1,480/month. Renters are paying $84 more per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.
Compared to national trends
Oildale sits 24.1% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, positioning it as a more accessible market for renters seeking value in California.
Price ranges
Studios and 1-bedrooms in Oildale run around $950/month, 2-bedrooms around $1,400/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $2,795/month. Houses have a median rent of $1,600/month compared to $1,400/month for apartments, reflecting distinct price tiers for renters.
Neighborhood spotlight
Highland Knolls rents climbed 52.6% year over year to $1,450/month across 12 rentals. This increase outpaces the citywide rise of 13.8%, showing a localized surge in that neighborhood.
Median rent
Median rent in Oildale
$1,480/mo
14%vs previous year
The average rent in Oildale is $1,480 per month as of June 2026. This is 24% below the national average rent, or $470 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Oildale
50
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Oildale rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Oildale, CA
Average rent prices in Oildale have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 14% 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 $1,400, whereas a house costs $1,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Oildale run $950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,400.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $950 | 17% | 18% | |
1 bedroom | $950 | No Change | 13% | |
2 bedroom | $1,400 | No Change | 16% | |
3 bedroom | $1,750 |  2% | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $2,795 | 13% | 24% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Highland Knolls | $1,450 | |
Meadow View | $1,735 | |
Mobile Town | $1,100 | |
North Country Meadows | $1,395 | |
Oildale | $1,300 | |
Parkview Estates | $1,350 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,400 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,495 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $1,600 | 9% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
17%
Last year
18%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
13%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
16%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,795
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
24%
Oildale
Average rent
$1,300
Meadow View
Average rent
$1,735
North Country Meadows
Average rent
$1,395
Mobile Town
Average rent
$1,100
Highland Knolls
Average rent
$1,450
Parkview Estates
Average rent
$1,350
Apartments
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,495
Houses
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
9%
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
24%lower than the national median
15%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Oildale, CA is 10% lower than the median rent in Arvin, CA.
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13%Discover rentals in Oildale, CA
5d+ ago
North Country Meadows apartment for rent in Oildale
620 Norris Rd #3, Oildale, CA 93308
2 beds
0 baths
$995
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Mobile Town apartment for rent in Oildale
223 E Harding Ave #2, Oildale, CA 93308
2 beds
1 bath
$1,150
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 21
3d ago
730 James Rd, Oildale, CA 93308
2 beds
1 bath
$1,175
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
213 Oildale Dr, Oildale, CA 93308
2 beds
2 baths
$1,195
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Meadow View apartment for rent in Oildale
2 beds
2 baths
$1,750
Apartment for rent
4d ago
3433 Rustic Meadow Ct, Oildale, CA 93308
2 beds
2 baths
$1,750
Apartment for rent
1d ago
3663 Pine Meadow Dr, Oildale, CA 93308
2 beds
2 baths
$1,720
Apartment for rent
2d ago
3125 Park Meadows Dr, Oildale, CA 93308
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,520–$1,720
Apartment for rent
2d ago
214 E Belle Ave, Oildale, CA 93308
1 bed
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Mobile Town apartment for rent in Oildale
3 beds
2 baths
$1,495
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 11
3d ago
239 W China Grade Loop, Oildale, CA 93308
2 beds
1 bath
$1,575
Apartment for rent
3d ago
214 Beardsley Ave, Oildale, CA 93308
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$950–$1,095
Apartment for rent
4h ago
337 Mccord Ave, Oildale, CA 93308
3 beds
1 bath
$1,300–$1,500
Apartment for rent
3d ago
730 James Rd, Oildale, CA 93308
2 beds
1 bath
$1,175
Apartment for rent
3d ago
615 Central Ave, Oildale, CA 93308
1 bed
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Oildale
3 beds
2 baths
$1,625
House for rent
4h ago
337 Mccord Ave, Oildale, CA 93308
3 beds
1 bath
$1,300
Apartment for rent
20h ago
616 W Day Ave, Oildale, CA 93308
2 beds
1 bath
$1,350
Apartment for rent
3d ago
730 James Rd, Oildale, CA 93308
2 beds
1 bath
$1,175
Apartment for rent
3d ago
214 Beardsley Ave, Oildale, CA 93308
2 beds
2 baths
$1,095
Apartment for rent
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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 $1,480 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Oildale?
Average rent prices in Oildale have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 14% since last year.
How does Oildale rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Oildale is 24% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $470 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Oildale?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Oildale are Mobile Town ($1,100/mo), Oildale ($1,300/mo), and Parkview Estates ($1,350/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Oildale?
To comfortably afford rent in Oildale, you'd need to earn approximately $59,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Oildale?
Oildale's rental market in 2025 shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $930 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,300 monthly. Two-bedroom apartments dominate the local market, making up 52% of available rentals compared to one-bedrooms at 16% of inventory.
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).