What is the average apartment size in Oildale?

The average size for a Oildale, CA apartment is 938 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Oildale?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Oildale is $1,480 per month, a 0.15% decrease from last year’s average of $1,482.

What is the average apartment size in Oildale?

The typical apartment in Oildale offers about 938 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Oildale, CA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Oildale?

The typical rent budget in Oildale ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 77% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Oildale?

In Oildale, 60% of households rent while 40% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Oildale is $1,480, a 0.15% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,482.

One-bedroom apartments provide 738 square feet for $1,372, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,488 offer 972 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Oildale, CA

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,480	938 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,372	738 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,488	972 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Oildale, CA rent trends

Rental prices in Oildale, CA have decreased by 0.15% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,482 to $1,480.

What's the typical rent budget in Oildale, CA?

The largest share of rentals in Oildale, CA (77%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Oildale, CA?

7,654 or 60% of the households in Oildale, CA are renter-occupied while 5,200 or 40% are owner-occupied.

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How Oildale Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Oildale	$1,480
Los Angeles	$2,765
East Bay	$2,670
San Francisco	$3,598
San Diego	$2,968
Oakland	$2,635
Sacramento	$1,906
Long Beach	$2,670
San Jose	$3,134
Fresno	$1,622
Tulare	$1,693

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Oildale apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.