Last updated on September 17, 2026

Average rent in
Oildale, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Oildale

$1,495/mo

increased by20%

vs previous year

The average rent in Oildale is $1,495 per month as of September 2026. This is 21% below the national average rent, or $405 less per month.

$1.84

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Oildale

46

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 7% over the last month and have increased by 20% 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 $1,300, whereas a house costs $1,697. 1-bedroom apartments in Oildale run $1,000 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,259.

Listings

Studio

$995

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$1,000

1%

15%

2 bedroom

$1,300

1%

3%

3 bedroom

$1,750

1%

5%

4 bedroom

$2,750

2%

6%

Studio

Average rent

$995

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,000

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

15%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,750

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,750

Last 30 days

2%

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$1,495
decreased by21%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,445
decreased by24%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

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

Discover rentals in Oildale, CA

323 PLYMOUTH AVE - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

323 PLYMOUTH AVE

323 Plymouth Ave, Oildale, CA 93308

2 beds

1 bath

$1,095

209 E. Warren Ave - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

209 E. Warren Ave

209 E Warren Ave, Oildale, CA 93308

2 beds

1 bath

$1,150

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

$1,200

236 Francis St - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

North Country Meadows apartment for rent in Oildale

2BR/1.0BA

236 Francis St, Oildale, CA 93308

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

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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 $1,495 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Oildale?

Average rent prices in Oildale have increased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 20% since last year.

How does Oildale rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Oildale is 21% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $405 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Oildale?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Oildale are Mobile Town ($1,272/mo), Oildale ($1,300/mo), and North Country Meadows ($1,375/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Oildale?

To comfortably afford rent in Oildale, you'd need to earn approximately $60,000/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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