Last updated on August 1, 2026

Average rent in
Oxnard, CA

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Oxnard, CA rent slipped 8.8% year over year, with a current median of $2,779/month. Renters today are paying $201 less per month on average than last year, continuing a downward trend from the peak of $3,200/month in April 2025.

  • Oxnard runs roughly 1.4× the $1,930/month national median, placing it among pricier coastal metros. The market offers 116 total rentals, a smaller inventory compared to larger metros.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Oxnard rent for about $2,045/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,095/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,722/month, with 3-bedrooms at $3,796/month and 4+ bedrooms at $4,550/month. Houses command a median of $3,800/month, while apartments are more affordable at $2,400/month, with apartments making up nearly half of total rentals.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Golf Course rents fell 53.2% year over year to $2,950/month across 10 rentals, a much steeper decline than the citywide 8.8% drop. This signals a localized cooldown contrasting with more stable or rising rents in neighborhoods like Downtown Oxnard, which rose 10.9%.

Median rent

Median rent in Oxnard

$2,779/mo

decreased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in Oxnard is $2,779 per month as of July 2026. This is 44% above the national average rent, or $849 more per month.

$2.32

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Oxnard

116

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 4% 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 $2,400, whereas a house costs $3,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Oxnard run $2,095 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,645.

Listings

Studio

$2,045

1%

129%

1 bedroom

$2,095

1%

7%

2 bedroom

$2,722

3%

9%

3 bedroom

$3,796

1%

5%

4 bedroom

$4,550

32%

13%

Studio

Average rent

$2,045

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

129%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,095

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,722

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,796

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,550

Last 30 days

32%

Last year

13%

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$2,779
increased by44%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,353
increased by74%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Oxnard, CA is 17% lower than the median rent in Camarillo, CA.

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Marina West condo for rent in Oxnard

3 beds

2 baths

$1,400

Condo for rent

Available Jul 10

730 W Channel Islands Blvd #A7 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Kamala Park apartment for rent in Oxnard

2 beds

1 bath

$2,195

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 1

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5d+ ago

West Village house for rent in Oxnard

House for rent

Encanto Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

7h ago

8.8

Very good

Encanto Apartments

1050 S J St, Oxnard, CA 93030

2 beds

1 bath

$2,250–$2,300

Apartment for rent

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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 $2,779 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Oxnard?

Average rent prices in Oxnard have decreased by 4% 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 44% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $849 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Oxnard?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Oxnard are Downtown Oxnard ($2,300/mo), Kamala Park ($2,395/mo), and Sierra Linda ($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 $111,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Oxnard average around $2,220/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,960/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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