Last updated on June 16, 2026

Average rent in
Oxnard, CA

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Oxnard, CA rent slipped 1.2% year over year to a current median of $2,883/month. Renters are paying $154 less per month on average than last year, with a notable month-over-month decline of 4.8%.

  • Oxnard runs roughly 1.5× the $1,950/month national median, placing it among pricier coastal metros. The market offers 122 total rentals, a smaller inventory size compared to larger metros.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Oxnard rent for about $1,850/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,150/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,817/month, with 4+ bedrooms reaching $4,750/month. Houses command a median of $3,900/month, while apartments sit at $2,550/month, showing distinct price tiers by property type.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    West Village and Golf Course neighborhoods saw rents fall by 45.5% and 42.9% year over year respectively, both around $2,500/month. This contrasts with the citywide decline of 1.2%, showing localized cooldowns in these areas.

Median rent

Median rent in Oxnard

$2,883/mo

decreased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Oxnard is $2,883 per month as of June 2026. This is 48% above the national average rent, or $933 more per month.

$2.18

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Oxnard

122

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 decreased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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 $2,550, whereas a house costs $3,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Oxnard run $2,199 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,767.

Listings

Studio

$1,850

8%

2%

1 bedroom

$2,150

1%

1%

2 bedroom

$2,817

3%

7%

3 bedroom

$3,900

4%

2%

4 bedroom

$4,750

16%

24%

Studio

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,150

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,817

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,900

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,750

Last 30 days

16%

Last year

24%

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$2,883
increased by48%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,395
increased by74%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Oxnard, CA is 15% lower than the median rent in Camarillo, CA.

Discover rentals in Oxnard, CA

1305 Jamaica Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Hobson Park West condo for rent in Oxnard

1 bed

1 bath

$1,125

Condo for rent

Available May 28

225 W Robert Ave - Photo 1 of 1

13h ago

7.8

Very good

225 W Robert Ave

225 W Robert Ave, Oxnard, CA 93030

2 beds

1 bath

$1,875

Apartment for rent

E Pleasant Valley Rd & Squires Dr #11 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Pleasant Valley Estates apartment for rent in Oxnard

672 East Pleasant Valley Road, Oxnard, CA

E Pleasant Valley Rd & Squires Dr #11, Oxnard, CA 93033

2 beds

1 bath

$1,950

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 15

309 Hill St #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Kamala Park apartment for rent in Oxnard

2 beds

1 bath

$1,995

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 29

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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 $2,883 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Oxnard?

Average rent prices in Oxnard have decreased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.

How does Oxnard rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Oxnard is 48% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $933 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Oxnard?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Oxnard are Kamala Park ($2,395/mo), Hobson Park East ($2,558/mo), and South Winds ($2,600/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Oxnard?

To comfortably afford rent in Oxnard, you'd need to earn approximately $115,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Oxnard's 2025 rental market shows 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,200 per month, while 2-bedroom units average around $3,000 per month. These figures reflect the current pricing across the city's diverse rental 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).

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