Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Oceanside Neighborhood of Oceanside, CA from $1,800 (7 Rentals)

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609 Sunset Dr

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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 Studio unit found at Salt & Vine Oceanside Apartments priced from $2,100. Elan Village North has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,145. Here are the most affordable Downtown Oceanside apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Salt & Vine Oceanside ApartmentsShoreStudio,1BA$2,100
Elan Village NorthAspire1BR,1BA$2,145
Sandpointe Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Oceanside, CA

As of January 24, 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 1X1 A Model at Canyon Club Apartments starting at $2,410 with a $3.59 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 Apartments1X1 A1BR,1BA$3.59
Sandpointe Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.46
Pierside NorthA11BR,1BA$4.96
Alta OceansideA11BR,1BA$4.31
Salt & Vine Oceanside ApartmentsSeagrass1BR,1BA$4.37
502 S Clementine St, Unit oceanside502 S Clementine St1BR,1BA$5.00
406 S Myers St, Unit 406406 S Myers St1BR,1BA$4.40

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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
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Oceanside

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Oceanside?

There are currently 363 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Oceanside, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,995 to $6,750. There are also 41 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Oceanside ranging from $1,800 to $10,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Oceanside?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Oceanside ranges from $1,800 to $10,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,292.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown Oceanside?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Oceanside range from $3,600 to $6,259, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $4,100 to $10,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $5,950 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $6,750.

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