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Oceanside, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Oceanside, CA

Pricing Updated: 09/08/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Oceanside, CA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Oceanside Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Camp Pendleton$4,000$1,449149

Cheapest Available Oceanside Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Oceanside, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at South River Village in the North Valley neighborhood priced from $1,449. Vista Sun in the Oak Drive Villas neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,800. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Oceanside apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
South River Village1 Bedroom 1 Bath-50% AMI1BR,1BA$1,449
Vista SunPlan EStudio,1BA$1,800
Mira Monte ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,845
Plymouth Heights ApartmentsLower One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,900
Villa Santa FeStudioStudio,1BA$1,950
Ocean VistaThe Lagoon1BR,1BA$1,950
Softwind PointStudioStudio,1BA$1,964
Taylor BrookeOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,978
Pepperwood ApartmentsPlan 1Studio,1BA$1,995
Villas de LauraModel 1 - Deluxe 1BR w/balcony or yard1BR,1BA$1,995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oceanside, CA

As of September 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Oceanside area is the $2.30 price per square foot The Verona Model at Piazza D'Oro in the in the Mira Costa neighborhood starting from $3,925. The second greatest value Oceanside apartment is the 3+2 Model at Spacious & Sunny 1, 2, and 3-bedroom Apartments starting at $2,795 with a $2.39 price per square foot in the Guajome neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Oceanside apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Piazza D'OroThe Verona3BR,3.5BA$2.30
Spacious & Sunny 1, 2, and 3-bedroom Apartments3+23BR,2BA$2.39
The Dylan3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$2.54
Summit By The LakePlan E 3X23BR,2BA$2.36
Edson - Military HousingTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.34
Stuart Mesa - Military Housing2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,2.5BA$2.73
Ridgepoint ApartmentsTwo Bed Two Bath master2BR,2BA$2.35
Country Villas2 Bed 2 Bath (A)2BR,2BA$2.47
Grande Vista Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.40
Parkstone Vista2 BEDROOM2BR,2BA$2.59

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Oceanside, CA
Population: 176,080

Ranked #148

in US Census Population by City

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Oceanside, CA

Ranked #84

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Oceanside

What type of rentals are currently available in Oceanside?

There are currently 1086 Apartments for Rent in Oceanside, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,449 to $19,445. There are also 231 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Oceanside ranging from $1,400 to $25,000.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Oceanside ranges from $1,400 to $25,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,087.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Oceanside range from $2,574 to $11,670, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,900 to $25,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,595 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,574.

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