Last updated on September 15, 2026

Average rent in
Oxnard, CA

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Oxnard, CA rent fell 9.5% year over year, with a current median of $2,704/month. Renters today are paying $212 less per month on average than last year as the market continues to cool from its peak in April 2025.

  • Oxnard runs roughly 1.4× the $1,900/month national median, placing it among pricier California metros despite a smaller inventory of 125 total rentals.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Oxnard rent for $1,750/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,050/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,750/month, with 3-bedrooms at $3,978/month and 4+ bedrooms at $4,700/month. Apartments make up 52.4% of total rentals and rent around $2,395/month, while houses rent for $3,950/month.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Oxnard Dunes rents dropped 50.7% year over year to $2,425/month across 14 rentals, a much steeper decline than the citywide 9.5% fall. Hollywood rents rose 95.1% year over year to $5,850/month, showing significant variation within Oxnard's rental market.

Median rent

Median rent in Oxnard

$2,704/mo

decreased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in Oxnard is $2,704 per month as of September 2026. This is 42% above the national average rent, or $804 more per month.

$2.42

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Oxnard

125

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Oxnard rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%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 2% over the last month and have decreased by 9% 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 $2,395, whereas a house costs $3,950. 1-bedroom apartments in Oxnard run $2,050 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,649.

Listings

Studio

$1,750

2%

1%

1 bedroom

$2,050

3%

8%

2 bedroom

$2,750

1%

6%

3 bedroom

$3,977

5%

18%

4 bedroom

$4,700

2%

22%

Studio

Average rent

$1,750

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,050

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,750

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,977

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

18%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,700

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

22%

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$2,704
increased by42%

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 16% lower than the median rent in Camarillo, CA.

Discover rentals in Oxnard, CA

2721 Ivanhoe Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cabrillo house for rent in Oxnard

Parkwood Gardens Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.7

Very good

Parkwood Gardens Apartments

1800 Gina Dr, Oxnard, CA 93030

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,900–$2,600

1315 Edgewood Way - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.9

Very good

1315 Edgewood Way

1315 Edgewood Way, Oxnard, CA 93030

2 beds

1 bath

$2,000

620 Cuesta Del Mar Dr #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Winds apartment for rent in Oxnard

2 beds

1 bath

$2,295

$2,095

Price drop

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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 $2,704 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Oxnard?

Average rent prices in Oxnard have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 9% since last year.

How does Oxnard rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Oxnard is 42% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $804 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Oxnard?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Oxnard are Wilson ($2,395/mo), Sierra Linda ($2,400/mo), and Kamala Park ($2,400/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Oxnard?

To comfortably afford rent in Oxnard, you'd need to earn approximately $108,000/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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