Oildale, California Rental Market Trends

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Any shifts in rent prices brought forth by the COVID-19 pandemic are not yet reflected in the statistics on this page. Please bear this in mind when referencing the data below, as it may not accurately describe the current context of the Oildale, California rental market.

Oildale, California

Average Apartment Rent

$1,579

Y-o-Y Change in Average
Apartment Rent

1.3%

As of June 2026

Compared to a year ago, Oildale, California apartments have recorded a 1.3% rent increase.

Oildale, California Average apartment rent trend

Median Rent Nov 2023 Mar 2024 Jul 2024 Nov 2024 Mar 2025 Jul 2025 Nov 2025 Mar 2026
Oildale $1,509 $1,505 $1,527 $1,549 $1,557 $1,563 $1,577 $1,568
National $1,721 $1,725 $1,747 $1,739 $1,746 $1,761 $1,748 $1,750
Oildale
National
Nov 2023
$1,509
$1,721
Mar 2024
$1,505
$1,725
Jul 2024
$1,527
$1,747
Nov 2024
$1,549
$1,739
Mar 2025
$1,557
$1,746
Jul 2025
$1,563
$1,761
Nov 2025
$1,577
$1,748
Mar 2026
$1,568
$1,750

Oildale, California Average Apartment Rent

Oildale, California Apartment rent ranges

Under $1,000
$1,001 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,000
$2,001 - $2,500
$2,501 - $3,000
Over $3,000

At 40.89%, apartments priced $1,000 - $1,500 represent the bulk of Oildale, California rentals, while condos priced $2,500 - $3,000 hold the lowest share of the market – 0.68%.

Oildale, California Housing tenure**

Renter occupied housing units 8,026
Owner occupied housing units 4,698

Renters take up 63% of Oildale, California real estate, occupying a total of 8,026 units, while homeowners live in 4,698 properties.

Median number of rooms of renter-occupied housing units**

4.1

Renter median household income**

$39,014

Average household size of renter-occupied housing units**

2.89

Rental vacancy rate**

3.8%

Oildale, California Renter-occupied housing units by no. of bedrooms**

No bedrooms 246
1 bed 1,655
2 beds 3,590
3 beds 2,082
4 beds 407
5 or more beds 46

There are 3,590 rentals in Oildale, California with 2 beds making up the highest share of the market, at 45%. Units with 5 or more beds, on the other hand, hold the lowest percentage (1%), amounting to 46 units. Overall, the median number of rooms in Oildale, California homes for rent is 4.1.

Oildale, California Renter-occupied units by age of householder**

15 - 24 years 354
25 - 34 years 1,866
35 - 44 years 1,907
45 - 54 years 1,327
55 - 59 years 901
60 - 64 years 516
65 - 74 years 812
75 - 84 years 207
85 years and over 136

Most condos for rent in Oildale, California are occupied by residents in the 35 - 44 years age group (24%), followed by those in the 25 - 34 years age group (23%). At the same time, people in the 85 years and over age group make up the lowest share of the local rental market – 2%.

Oildale, California Renter-occupied housing units by family type**

Family households 4,846
Non-Family Households 3,180

Oildale, California Renter-occupied housing units by the presence of own children**

With related children of the householder under 18 2,915
No related children of the householder under 18 5,111

A total of 4,846 apartments for rent in Oildale, California, or 60% of all rentals are family households. Additionally, 36% of rental homes include children under the age of 18 – that’s 2,915 units. All in all, the median size of a renter-occupied household in Oildale, California is 2.89.

Oildale, California Renter-occupied housing units by educational attainment**

Less than high school graduate 1,369
High school graduate (including equivalency) 2,214
Some college or associate's degree 3,789
Bachelor's degree or higher 654

In terms of education, renters holding bachelor degrees or higher make up 8% of the rental market. In contrast, residents with less than a high school degree reside in 17% of the homes for rent in Oildale, California.

Oildale, California Renter-occupied units by year structure built**

Built 2010 - 2019 243
Built 2000 - 2009 866
Built 1990 - 1999 558
Built 1980 - 1989 521
Built 1970 - 1979 1,550
Built 1960 - 1969 1,115
Built 1950 - 1959 1,176
Built 1940 - 1949 923
Built 1939 or earlier 1,057

The highest share of Oildale, California apartment rentals, namely 19% or 1,550 units, were Built 1970 - 1979, followed by those Built 1950 - 1959 (15%, 1,176 units), and the ones Built 1960 - 1969 (14%, 1,115 units).

Oildale, California Renter-occupied units by year householder moved in**

Moved in 2021 or later 363
Moved in 2018 to 2020 3,144
Moved in 2010 to 2017 3,571
Moved in 2000 to 2009 744
Moved in 1990 to 1999 136
Moved in 1989 or earlier 68

Median year renter moved into unit 2017

Most Oildale, California renters (44%) moved in 2010 to 2017, while only 1% of them moved in 1989 or earlier. Overall, the median year renters have occupied their Oildale, California condos for rent is 2017.

Oildale, California Renter-occupied housing units by vehicles available**

No vehicle available 1,342
1 vehicle available 3,602
2 vehicles available 2,151
3 vehicles available 705
4 or more vehicles available 226

When it comes to transportation options, 45% of Oildale, California renters have 1 vehicle available per household, 27% of them have 2 vehicles available, and 17% have No vehicle available.

Oildale, California Means of transportation to work of householders living in renter-occupied housing units**

Car, truck, or van - drove alone 6,100
Car, truck, or van - carpooled 1,501
Public transportation (excluding taxicab) 219
Walked 53
Taxicab, motorcycle, bicycle, or other means 174
Worked at home 209

Oildale, California Geographical mobility in the past year for householders living in renter-occupied housing units**

Same house as 1 year ago 19,167
Moved within same county 2,284
Moved from different county within same state 1,051
Moved from different state 336

The rental statistics on this page were compiled using data provided by our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution which offers comprehensive information on all Oildale, California apartment buildings 50 units or larger. Yardi Matrix covers ~80% of the U.S. metro area population, including over 80,000 properties and 15.2 million apartments across 124 U.S. markets.

*Average single-family rent calculated from point2homes.com data.

**Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau; American Community Survey, 2022 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

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