Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Oceanside Neighborhood of Oceanside, CA from $1,100 (33 Rentals)

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$2,500 - $4,300

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409 N Ditmar St

OceansideCA92054
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Pierside South
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$2,730 - $4,831
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Pierside South

115 N Cleveland StOceanside, CA 92054
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Alta Oceanside
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$3,000 - $6,684
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Alta Oceanside

1001 N Coast HwyOceanside, CA 92054
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Ocean Breeze
2 Bedroom Apartments

Ocean Breeze

2070 Poplar RdOceanside, CA 92058
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Pacific Blue The Strand
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Pacific Blue The Strand

306 S The StrandOceanside, CA 92054
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Salt Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Salt Apartments

371 N Cleveland StOceanside, CA 92054
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Ocean Village
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ocean Village

401 N Coast HwyOceanside, CA 92054
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Sea Walk Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sea Walk Apartments

151 SW Myers StOceanside, CA 92054
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The Sands
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Sands

812 Tait StOceanside, CA 92054
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Downtown Oceanside, Oceanside, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Oceanside Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Oceanside area of San Diego, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 328 South Weitzel Street priced from $2,150. Elan Village North has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,245. Here are the most affordable Downtown Oceanside apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
328 South Weitzel Street1/11BR,1BA$2,150
Elan Village NorthAspire1BR,1BA$2,245
Canyon Club Apartments1X1 LOFT1BR,1BA$2,379
The Village2BD/1BA-Most units2BR,1BA$2,500
Garfield Apartments2bd/1bath unit2BR,1BA$2,600
Sandpointe Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2,650
TENTEN OceansideStandardStudio,1BA$2,900
Alta OceansideA51BR,1BA$2,951

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Oceanside, CA

As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Oceanside area is the $3.60 price per square foot Premium Model at TENTEN Oceanside in the in the Townsite neighborhood starting from $4,200. The second greatest value Downtown Oceanside apartment is the 2X1 Model at Canyon Club Apartments starting at $2,851 with a $3.30 price per square foot in the Fire Mountain neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Oceanside apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
TENTEN OceansidePremium1BR,2BA$3.60
Canyon Club Apartments2X12BR,1BA$3.30
Sandpointe Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$3.12
Welcome to Ocean Breeze in Oceanside Apartments2 bd/2 ba - #6, 2nd floor, Ocean View from LR a...2BR,2BA$4.25
Garfield Apartments2bd/1bath unit2BR,1BA$3.35
Alta OceansideA21BR,1BA$4.71
The Village2BD/1BA-Most units2BR,1BA$3.85
328 South Weitzel Street1/11BR,1BA$3.58
536 Grant St, Unit B536 Grant St1BR,1BA$3.33
324 S Freeman St, Unit B324 S Freeman St1BR,1BA$5.57

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Downtown Oceanside, Oceanside, CA

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for San Diego, California. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, multifamily communities for the kids, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Oceanside Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Oceanside Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Oceanside Apartment is $2,150 at 328 South Weitzel Street.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Oceanside Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Oceanside is starting from $2,445 at Elan Village North.

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