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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Oceanside, CA

Pricing Updated: 08/09/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Oceanside, CA area range in price from $1,725 to $9,951 with an overall median price of $2,716. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Oceanside Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Camp Pendleton$2,716$1,72585

Cheapest Available Oceanside Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Oceanside, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Altura Villas - 55+ Senior Apartments in the Vista neighborhood priced from $1,650. 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 $1,725. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Oceanside apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Altura Villas - 55+ Senior ApartmentsThe Olive - One Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,650
Summit By The LakePlan A 1X1S1BR,1BA$1,725
La Valle De Vista1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,750
Softwind PointStudioStudio,1BA$1,812
South River Village1 Bedroom 1 Bath-60% AMI1BR,1BA$1,874

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oceanside, CA

As of August 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oceanside area is the $2.14 price per square foot 2BR/2.5BA Model at KSB - Santa Fe Townhomes in the in the Vista neighborhood starting from $3,595. The second greatest value Oceanside apartment is the Three Bed Two Bath - B Model at Arcadia Pines starting at $3,500 with a $2.19 price per square foot in the Vista 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.
KSB - Santa Fe Townhomes2BR/2.5BA2BR,2.5BA$2.14
Arcadia PinesThree Bed Two Bath - B3BR,2BA$2.19
Edson - Military HousingThree Bedroom- Classic3BR,2.5BA$1.67
Stuart Mesa - Military Housing2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$2.00
Las Ventanas ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.29
Briarcrest Apartments2 Beds, 1 Bath Model2BR,1BA$2.00
Ridgepoint ApartmentsTwo Bed Two Bath master2BR,2BA$2.35
Country VillasPlan 2A2BR,2BA$2.50
Valley View Apartments2/2 Standard2BR,2BA$2.47
La Valle De Vista1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.19

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Frequently Asked Questions about Oceanside

What type of rentals are currently available in Oceanside?

There are currently 1106 Apartments for Rent in Oceanside, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,695 to $24,436. There are also 213 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Oceanside ranging from $1,250 to $18,900.

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 $1,250 to $18,900 with an average monthly rent of $3,971.

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 $12,745, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,995 to $9,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,795 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,729.

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