Last updated on July 30, 2026

Average rent in
Oildale, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Oildale

$1,400/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Oildale is $1,400 per month as of July 2026. This is 27% below the national average rent, or $530 less per month.

$1.66

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Oildale

46

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 increased by 3% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $1,325, whereas a house costs $1,795. 1-bedroom apartments in Oildale run $1,000 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,350.

Listings

Studio

$950

No Change

30%

1 bedroom

$1,000

5%

10%

2 bedroom

$1,325

1%

7%

3 bedroom

$1,700

1%

13%

4 bedroom

$2,700

No Change

6%

Studio

Average rent

$950

Last year

30%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,000

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,325

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

13%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,700

Last year

6%

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$1,400
decreased by27%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,995
increased by3%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Oildale, CA is 30% lower than the median rent in Arvin, CA.

Discover rentals in Oildale, CA

132 Hopkins Ave. - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.5

Very good

132 Hopkins Ave.

132 Hopkins Ave, Oildale, CA 93308

2 beds

1 bath

$1,150

Apartment for rent

Crest View Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.8

Very good

Crest View Apartments

730 James Rd, Oildale, CA 93308

2 beds

1 bath

$1,175

Apartment for rent

013 - 213 OILDALE DR A-C - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

013 - 213 OILDALE DR A-C

213 Oildale Dr, Oildale, CA 93308

2 beds

2 baths

$1,195

Apartment for rent

209 E. Warren Ave - Photo 1 of 1

16h ago

8.3

Very good

209 E. Warren Ave

209 E Warren Ave, Oildale, CA 93308

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250

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 $1,400 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Oildale?

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

How does Oildale rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Oildale is 27% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $530 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Oildale?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Oildale are Parkview Estates ($1,195/mo), Highland Knolls ($1,295/mo), and Oildale ($1,300/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Oildale?

To comfortably afford rent in Oildale, you'd need to earn approximately $56,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Oildale average around $970/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,340/month.

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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