
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Oceanside, CA from $1,400 (64 Rentals)


4871 Marblehead Bay Dr

283 Hadley Wy

3587 Cameo Dr

283 Hadley Wy

2432 Papyrus Ct

4382 Pacifica Wy, Unit #1

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Summit By The Lake

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Suncrest Ridge
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Villa Pacific Apartments

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Elan Village North

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Camino Colony

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Ocean View Terrace Apartments

Mission Cove

Country Club Lane Apartments

Oceanside Shores Apartments
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Tri-City Gardens

Serra Mesa - Military Housing

Mauna Loa Apartments

602 Surfrider Way

Charles Libby House Apartments

Casa Vista Apartments

615 Vine St

2603 Via Bocas, Unit D, Unit D

1615 Carriage Cir

La Valle De Vista
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Casa Aldea at Carlsbad

Vista Glen Apartments

Plymouth Heights Apartments

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Bella Terra

Shadowridge Summerwind

Altura Villas - 55+ Senior Apartments
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Pacific Wind

Tavarua Senior Apartments

Townsite Terrace Apartments

Vista Terrace Apartments

North Santa Fe Apartments

Westwind Apartments

Sunny Creek Apartments

Jefferson House II Senior Apartments

Mountain View Apartments
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Oceanside, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Oceanside?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oceanside Studio Apartments | $2,393 | $1,600 | $3,736 |
| Oceanside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,542 | $1,400 | $4,890 |
| Oceanside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,067 | $1,941 | $10,000+ |
| Oceanside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,481 | $2,402 | $10,000+ |
| Oceanside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $10,418 | $2,900 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Oceanside Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Oceanside?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Oceanside is under $1,995.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Oceanside?
The cheapest apartment in Oceanside is La Valle De Vista which is listed at $1,700, while the average apartment in Oceanside costs $3,281.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Oceanside?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 1 regular apartments in Oceanside that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Oceanside?
Cheap apartments in Oceanside have an average cost of $109 which is $3,172 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oceanside.
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