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Oceanside, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Oceanside, CA

Pricing Updated: 01/06/2026

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$4,285$1,00036

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. Vista Del Mar in the Grand Estates neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,695. 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
Vista Del MarUpstairs StudioStudio,1BA$1,695
Summit By The LakePlan A 1X1S1BR,1BA$1,725
La Valle De Vista1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,750
South River Village1 Bedroom 1 Bath-60% AMI1BR,1BA$1,759
Vista SunPlan EStudio,1BA$1,800
Mira Monte Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,850
Softwind PointStudioStudio,1BA$1,869
Newport Gardens Apartments, Vista1/11BR,1BA$1,895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oceanside, CA

As of January 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oceanside area is the $1.74 price per square foot 4 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Model at Stuart Mesa - Military Housing in the in the Camp Pendleton neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value Oceanside apartment is the Three Bedroom- Classic Model at Edson - Military Housing starting at $2,900 with a $1.83 price per square foot . 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.
Stuart Mesa - Military Housing4 Bedroom 2.5 Bath4BR,2.5BA$1.74
Edson - Military HousingThree Bedroom- Classic3BR,2.5BA$1.83
Elan Shadowridge Meadows3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$2.19
Serra 9hundred(R) 2+1CL2BR,2BA$2.22
Emerald Vista3-2 Up w/balcony3BR,2BA$2.34
Las Ventanas ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$2.24
Country VillasPlan 2A2BR,2BA$2.27
La Valle De Vista2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.22
East Crest Apartments2 Bed, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.22
31241 Old River Rd, Unit 10031241 Old River RdStudio ,1BA$2.20

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Frequently Asked Questions about Oceanside

What type of rentals are currently available in Oceanside?

There are currently 1088 Apartments for Rent in Oceanside, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,600 to $22,213. There are also 202 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Oceanside ranging from $1,000 to $14,000.

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 $1,000 to $14,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,371.

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 $15,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,600 to $10,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,650 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,200.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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