Cheap Homes for Rent in the Downtown Oceanside Neighborhood of Oceanside, CA from $1,700 (6 Rentals)

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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 Elan Village North priced from $1,995. 328 South Weitzel Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,150. Here are the most affordable Downtown Oceanside apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Elan Village NorthAspire1BR,1BA$1,995
328 South Weitzel Street1/11BR,1BA$2,150
Ocean Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Oceanside, CA

As of August 07, 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 2BR/1.0BA Model at Garfield Apartments starting at $2,700 with a $3.48 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
Garfield Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$3.48
Ocean Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.25
Canyon Club Apartments1X1 A1BR,1BA$3.42
The Village2BD/1BA-Most units2BR,1BA$3.85
Alta OceansideA11BR,1BA$4.52
328 South Weitzel Street1/11BR,1BA$3.58
Pierside SouthS1Studio ,1BA$5.09
Pacific Place1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$6.17
Ocean BreezeJunior 1 bedroom ADU1BR,1BA$6.14

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Oceanside

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Oceanside?

There are currently 361 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Oceanside, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,825 to $9,400. There are also 31 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Oceanside ranging from $1,795 to $8,400.

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 $1,795 to $8,400 with an average monthly rent of $4,381.

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 $5,028 to $9,400, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,495 to $6,300. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,995 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,729.

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