Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Oceanside Neighborhood of Oceanside, CA from $1,100 (34 Rentals)

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Pierside South
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$2,782 - $2,963
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Pierside South

115 N Cleveland StOceanside, CA 92054
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Alta Oceanside
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$3,205 - $11,723
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Alta Oceanside

1001 N Coast HwyOceanside, CA 92054
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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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Ocean Breeze
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ocean Breeze

1037 S Cleveland StOceanside, CA 92054
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Ocean Breeze
2 Bedroom Apartments

Ocean Breeze

2070 Poplar RdOceanside, CA 92058
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Salt Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Salt Apartments

371 N Cleveland StOceanside, 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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Pacific Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pacific Place

1224-1226 S Pacific 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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521 S Freeman St
2 Bedroom Apartments

521 S Freeman St

521 S Freeman 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. Canyon Club Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,342. 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
Canyon Club Apartments1X1 A1BR,1BA$2,342
Ocean BreezeJunior 1 bedroom ADU1BR,1BA$2,395
The Village2BD/1BA-Most units2BR,1BA$2,500
Elan Village NorthPrimo2BR,1BA$2,645
Pierside SouthS1Studio,1BA$2,782
TENTEN OceansideStandardStudio,1BA$2,900
Alta OceansideA11BR,1BA$3,205
Pacific Place1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3,495
Pierside NorthB12BR,2BA$4,383

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Oceanside, CA

As of July 30, 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 B1 Model at Pierside North starting at $4,383 with a $4.34 price per square foot in the Townsite 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
Pierside NorthB12BR,2BA$4.34
Canyon Club Apartments1X1 A1BR,1BA$3.49
The Village2BD/1BA-Most units2BR,1BA$3.85
Alta OceansideA11BR,1BA$4.95
328 South Weitzel Street1/11BR,1BA$3.58
Pierside SouthS1Studio ,1BA$4.84
Pacific Place1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$6.35
Ocean BreezeJunior 1 bedroom ADU1BR,1BA$6.14

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Downtown Oceanside, Oceanside, CA

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

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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

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Oceanside?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Oceanside is at Pierside South listed at $2,782.

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 $2,500 at The Village.

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