
Cheap Homes for Rent in Oceanside, CA from $1,200 (24 Rentals)
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4071 Johnson Dr

4382 Pacifica Wy

1307 Division St

1222 Holly St

3646 Buck Ridge Ave

1259 Bluegrass Rd
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2350 Hosp Way

2929 Fire Mountain Dr

6088 De La Rosa Ln

200 N El Camino Real
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681 Diamond Way

2312 Hosp Way

1953 Wellington Ln

955 Postal Way

432 Edgehill Ln

1632 S Ditmar St

3477 Pontiac Dr
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3184 Calle Osuna
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How much does it cost to rent a home in Oceanside?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Oceanside 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,291 | $2,050 | $6,995 |
Oceanside 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,455 | $2,800 | $10,000+ |
Oceanside 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,377 | $3,700 | $9,000 |
Oceanside 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $13,349 | $4,650 | $10,000+ |
Oceanside 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,895 | $5,895 | $5,895 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Oceanside, CA
Pricing Updated: 06/15/2025Current 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:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Camp Pendleton | $4,650 | $1,400 | 198 |
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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Altura Villas - 55+ Senior Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,600 |
Summit By The Lake | Plan A 1X1S | 1BR,1BA | $1,675 |
Salt & Vine Oceanside Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,845 |
Softwind Point | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,866 |
Villa Santa Fe | Studio | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Piazza D'Oro | The Venice | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.49 |
Stuart Mesa - Military Housing | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.73 |
Shadow Ridge Apartments | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.75 |
Ridgepoint Apartments | Two Bed Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.35 |
Mission Hills | San Luis Rey | 2BR,2BA | $2.66 |
Country Villas | 2 Bed 2 Bath (A) | 2BR,2BA | $2.47 |
Stoneybrook Apartments | 2 Bed /1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.42 |
Vista Pacifica Apartments | Two Bedroom X 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.53 |
Plymouth Heights Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.63 |
Ascot Village | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,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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