Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Oceanside Neighborhood of Oceanside, CA (391 Rentals)

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Alta Oceanside
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$2,988 - $9,297

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Base Rent$2,988 - $9,297
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Alta Oceanside

1001 N Coast HwyOceanside, CA 92054
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Pierside North
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$4,164 - $4,329

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Base Rent$4,164 - $4,329
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Pierside North

250 Mission AveOceanside, CA 92054
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Pierside South
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$3,657 - $5,576

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Base Rent$3,657 - $5,576
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 26

Pierside South

115 N Cleveland StOceanside, CA 92054
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property at 612 Neptune Way
$4,100

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Base Rent$4,100
Total Monthly Price$4,100
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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612 Neptune Way

OceansideCA92054
property at 1515 San Jose St
$2,500
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals
Available Oct 1
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1515

1515 San Jose St
OceansideCA92058
property at 320 Isthmus Way
$3,000
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Rentals
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320 Isthmus Way
OceansideCA92058

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property at 624 N Clementine St
$6,011 - $7,814

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Base Rent$7,814
Total Monthly Price$7,814
3 Bedroom Rentals
Available Sep 22
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624 N Clementine St

OceansideCA92054
property at 4899 Merida Way
$1,575 - $1,775
1 Bedroom Rentals
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4899 Merida Way

OceansideCA92057

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property at 514 S Myers St
$4,750 - $5,250
2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals
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514 S Myers St

OceansideCA92054
property at 1307 Division St
$1,695 - $2,900
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
Available Oct 7
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1307 Division St

OceansideCA92054

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104 S Clementine St
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104 S Clementine St

104 S Clementine StOceanside, CA 92054
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346 Garfield St
2 Bedroom Apartments

346 Garfield St

346 Garfield StOceanside, CA 92054
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Windward
3 Bedroom Apartments

Windward

775 Harbor Cliff WayOceanside, CA 92054

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Downtown Oceanside, Oceanside, CA Local Guide

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Oceanside, Oceanside, CA

Ranked #11

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across California and customized analysis for San Diego, California. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for easy access to the parks, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Outdoors Rating

We think living with nice outdoor spaces is very important. Downtown Oceanside has established a name for itself as providing top-rated access to the great outdoors, with a score of 3.5 out of 4.

Luxury Living Rating

This area is one of our favorite high-end submarkets in town, with a score of 3.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like saunas, pools, sport courts, maid services, gardens, nearby parks, and quartz countertops in the kitchen with high-end appliances. Luxury communities also often offer wood-burning fireplaces, access to sports facilities like golf, raquetball, and tennis, and for some communities, even a doorman to greet residents.

Pet Friendly Rating

Does your family raise dogs or cats? this part of Oceanside ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 3.5 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Oceanside

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Downtown Oceanside area of Oceanside, CA?

As of today, September 21, 2026, there are currently 391 available Downtown Oceanside apartments priced from $2,195 to $9,630, with an average monthly rent of $3,350.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Downtown Oceanside Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Oceanside ranges from $2,195 to $4,200 with an average monthly rent of $2,809.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Oceanside cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Downtown Oceanside range from $2,500 to $7,500. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,675.

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