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Oceanside, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Oceanside, CA

Pricing Updated: 06/15/2025

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$4,650$1,400198

Cheapest Available Oceanside Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Oceanside, CA is a Studio unit found at Altura Villas - 55+ Senior Apartments in the Guajome neighborhood priced from $1,600. Summit By The Lake in the San Luis Rey neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,675. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Oceanside apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Altura Villas - 55+ Senior ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,600
Summit By The LakePlan A 1X1S1BR,1BA$1,675
Salt & Vine Oceanside Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,845
Softwind PointStudioStudio,1BA$1,866
Villa Santa FeStudioStudio,1BA$1,895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oceanside, CA

As of June 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Oceanside area is the $2.49 price per square foot The Venice Model at Piazza D'Oro in the in the Mira Costa neighborhood starting from $3,906. The second greatest value Oceanside apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Stuart Mesa - Military Housing starting at $3,000 with a $2.73 price per square foot in the Camp Pendleton 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 Venice2BR,2.5BA$2.49
Stuart Mesa - Military Housing2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,2.5BA$2.73
Shadow Ridge Apartments2x22BR,2BA$2.75
Ridgepoint ApartmentsTwo Bed Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.35
Mission HillsSan Luis Rey2BR,2BA$2.66
Country Villas2 Bed 2 Bath (A)2BR,2BA$2.47
Stoneybrook Apartments2 Bed /1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.42
Vista Pacifica ApartmentsTwo Bedroom X 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.53
Plymouth Heights ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.63
Ascot Village1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.77

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Frequently Asked Questions about Oceanside

What type of rentals are currently available in Oceanside?

There are currently 1083 Apartments for Rent in Oceanside, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,150 to $14,300. There are also 196 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Oceanside ranging from $1,275 to $38,000.

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 $1,275 to $38,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,232.

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 $2,600 to $14,300, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,800 to $12,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,700 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,300.

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