Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Oceanside Neighborhood of Oceanside, CA (392 Rentals)

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Alta Oceanside
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$2,932 - $11,715
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Alta Oceanside

1001 N Coast HwyOceanside, CA 92054
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Pierside North
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$3,918 - $4,416
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 8

Pierside North

250 Mission AveOceanside, CA 92054
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Pierside South
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$2,928 - $4,431
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Pierside South

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

$4,100

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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612 Neptune Way

OceansideCA92054
property at 1109 Hibiscus Way

$4,990

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2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 16

1109 Hibiscus Way

OceansideCA92054

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property at 322 Garfield St

$4,729

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4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 1, 2027

322 Garfield St

OceansideCA92054
property at 148 S Myers St

$7,984

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3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

Available Nov 8

148 S Myers 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
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346 Garfield St

346 Garfield StOceanside, CA 92054
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Windward
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Windward

775 Harbor Cliff WayOceanside, CA 92054

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Downtown Oceanside, Oceanside, CA

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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 3.0 out of 4.

Luxury Living Rating

This area is one of our favorite high-end submarkets in town, with a score of 2.5 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 3.0 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, August 07, 2026, there are currently 392 available Downtown Oceanside apartments priced from $1,825 to $9,400, with an average monthly rent of $3,175.

How much are Studio apartments in Downtown Oceanside?

There are currently 150 Studio Apartments in Downtown Oceanside with rent ranges from $1,825 to $3,500 with an average price of $2,800.

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 $1,995 to $4,394 with an average monthly rent of $2,789.

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 $2,545 to $7,500. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,737.

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