Last updated on October 30, 2026

Average rent in
Oxnard, CA

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Oxnard, CA rent slipped 6.5% year over year, with a current median of $2,738/month. Renters today are paying $189 less per month on average than last year, despite a 2.7% month-over-month increase in median rent.

  • Vs. national rents

    Oxnard runs roughly 1.4× the $1,900/month national median, placing it among pricier coastal metros. The city offers 132 total rentals.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Oxnard rent for about $1,725/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,985/month, and 2-bedrooms near $2,817/month, with 3-bedrooms at $3,925/month and 4+ bedrooms at $4,700/month. Apartments make up 53.3% of inventory with a median rent of $2,498/month, while houses rent for a median of $3,895/month.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Windsor North River Ridge rents fell 47.9% year over year to $2,551/month across 14 rentals, a much steeper decline than the citywide 6.5% drop. This is a localized cooldown contrasting with the broader Oxnard market.

Median rent

Median rent in Oxnard

$2,737/mo

decreased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Oxnard is $2,737 per month as of October 2026. This is 44% above the national average rent, or $837 more per month.

$2.40

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Oxnard

132

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Oxnard rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Oxnard, CA

Average rent prices in Oxnard have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 6% 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 Oxnard, CA

Rent prices in Oxnard vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Oxnard is $2,497, whereas a house costs $3,895. 1-bedroom apartments in Oxnard run $1,975 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,799.

Listings

Studio

$1,725

11%

2%

1 bedroom

$1,985

2%

12%

2 bedroom

$2,817

1%

5%

3 bedroom

$3,925

No Change

5%

4 bedroom

$4,700

11%

10%

Studio

Average rent

$1,725

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,985

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

12%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,817

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,925

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,700

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

10%

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

Compare median rent prices in Oxnard and Camarillo by all bedroom counts and property types.

Oxnard

Median rent price$2,737
increased by44%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,200
increased by68%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Oxnard, CA is 14% lower than the median rent in Camarillo, CA.

Discover rentals in Oxnard, CA

1305 Jamaica Ln - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Hobson Park West condo for rent in Oxnard

1 bed

1 bath

$800

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
4130 Maulhardt Rd #239 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Oxnard Pacific house for rent in Oxnard

Room for rent

4130 Maulhardt Rd #239, Oxnard, CA 93033

1 bed

1 bath

$1,175

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.
720 W Channel Islands Blvd #B7 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Kamala Park apartment for rent in Oxnard

2 beds

1 bath

$2,195

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
241 W Clara St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Winds apartment for rent in Oxnard

2 beds

1 bath

$2,295

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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Frequently asked questions for Oxnard, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Oxnard rental market.

How much is rent in Oxnard?

The average rent in Oxnard is $2,737 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Oxnard?

Average rent prices in Oxnard have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.

How does Oxnard rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Oxnard is 44% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $837 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Oxnard?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Oxnard are Downtown Oxnard ($2,200/mo), Wilson ($2,295/mo), and Kamala Park ($2,500/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Oxnard?

To comfortably afford rent in Oxnard, you'd need to earn approximately $110,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

February and December offer the best opportunities for apartment hunting in Oxnard, with February seeing the lowest rents and December having the least competition from other renters.

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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