Cheap Homes for Rent in Oceanside, CA from $1,250 (29 Rentals)

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property at 2603 Via Bocas
$1,400
1 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Oct 1
Furnished

2603 Via Bocas, Unit D

2603 Via Bocas
CarlsbadCA92010
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property at 4899 Merida Way
$1,575 - $1,775
1 Bedroom Rentals
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4899 Merida Way

OceansideCA92057
property at 1307 Division St
$1,695 - $2,900
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
Available Oct 7
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1307 Division St

OceansideCA92054

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property at 193 Pala Vista Dr
$2,200

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Base Rent$2,200

Total Monthly Price$2,200
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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193 Pala Vista Dr

VistaCA92083
property at 115 Candice Pl
$2,250
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals
Available Now
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115

115 Candice Pl
VistaCA92083
property at 432 Edgehill Ln
$1,950 - $2,300
1 Bedroom Rentals
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432 Edgehill Ln

OceansideCA92054

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Homes in Oceanside, CA

Pricing Updated: 09/23/2026

Current rental homes in the Oceanside, CA area range in price from $1,250 to $6,495 with an overall median price of $3,250. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Oceanside Homes for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Camp Pendleton$3,250$1,25027

Cheapest Available Oceanside Homes for Rent

 

The cheapest available rental home in Oceanside, CA is a 1 Bed home found at 3784 Nectarine Cir in the San Luis Rey neighborhood priced from $1,250. 4605 Marblehead Bay Dr in the North Valley neighborhood has the second lowest priced home, which is a 5 Beds rental home currently listed from $1,300. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Oceanside homes for rent:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
3784 Nectarine Cir3784 Nectarine Cir1BR, 1BA$1,250
4605 Marblehead Bay Dr4605 Marblehead Bay Dr5BR, 2BA$1,300
193 Pala Vista Dr193 Pala Vista Dr1BR, 1BA$2,200

Best Value Homes for Rent in Oceanside, CA

As of September 23, 2026 the best value rental home in the Oceanside area is the $0.57 price per square foot 3784 Nectarine Cir Model at 3784 Nectarine Cir in the San Luis Rey neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value Oceanside rental home is the 5538 Coyote Ct Model at 5538 Coyote Ct in the Carlsbad neighborhood starting at $5,195 with a $2.52 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Oceanside homes based on price per square foot:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3784 Nectarine Cir3784 Nectarine Cir1BR, 1BA$0.57
5538 Coyote Ct5538 Coyote Ct3BR, 2.5BA$2.52
3264 Noya Way3264 Noya Way3BR, 3BA$2.31
4605 Marblehead Bay Dr4605 Marblehead Bay Dr5BR, 2BA$0.71
UnitUnit4BR, 3BA$2.67
4367 Pacifica Way, Unit 24367 Pacifica Way3BR, 3.5BA$2.15
2814 Chatsworth Way2814 Chatsworth Way3BR, 2BA$2.41
5070 Via Manos5070 Via Manos1BR, 1BA$1.54
3614 Seacrest Way3614 Seacrest Way2BR, 1.5BA$2.80
Unit 115Unit 1152BR, 1BA$2.57

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Frequently Asked Questions about Oceanside

What type of rentals are currently available in Oceanside?

There are currently 1104 Apartments for Rent in Oceanside, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,695 to $22,628. There are also 174 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Oceanside ranging from $1,095 to $15,000.

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 $1,095 to $15,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,802.

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 $2,650 to $16,728, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,995 to $8,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,750 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,950.

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