Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oceana Neighborhood of Oceanside, CA from $1,000 (38 Rentals)

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3929 Stanford Dr

OceansideCA92056
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Creekwood Villas
$2,029 - $3,204
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Creekwood Villas

3020 Oceanside BlvdOceanside, CA 92054
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Stone Arbor
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$2,531 - $3,364
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Stone Arbor

612 Los Arbolitos BlvdOceanside, CA 92058
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Shadow Way
2 Bedroom Apartments

Shadow Way

4779 Yuma AveOceanside, CA 92057
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Manzana
Studio Apartments

Manzana

1973 Apple StOceanside, CA 92054
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Mission Cove
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Mission Cove

3247 Anchor WayOceanside, CA 92054
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Ocean Hills Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ocean Hills Apartments

504-534 Greenbrier DrOceanside, CA 92054
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Greenbrier Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Greenbrier Apartments

2326 Greenbrier DrOceanside, CA 92054
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Westwood Village
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Westwood Village

2502 Oceanside BlvdOceanside, CA 92054
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Canyon Creek
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Canyon Creek

322 Garrison StOceanside, CA 92054
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Sunterra
2 Bedroom Apartments

Sunterra

3851 Sherbourne DrOceanside, CA 92056
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Country Villas
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Country Villas

283 Douglas DrOceanside, CA 92058
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Cheapest Available Oceana Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Oceana area of San Diego, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Camino Colony priced from $1,950. Creekwood Villas has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,029. Here are the most affordable Oceana apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Camino ColonyOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1,950
Creekwood VillasSTUDIOStudio,1BA$2,029
Silver Oak ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,175
Villa Del Mar Apartments (new)1x1UP1BR,1BA$2,204
The Villages Of MontereyMonterey Bay1BR,1BA$2,215
The Dylan1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,270
Riverview SpringsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,295
Sunset ViewBalboa1BR,1BA$2,349
Villa Camino Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oceana, CA

As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oceana area is the $2.55 price per square foot 2016 Via Esmarca Model at 2016 Via Esmarca, Unit #2 in the in the Mira Costa neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Oceana apartment is the Plan 3A Model at Country Villas starting at $3,057 with a $2.89 price per square foot in the San Luis Rey neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Oceana apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2016 Via Esmarca, Unit #22016 Via Esmarca2BR,1.5BA$2.55
Country VillasPlan 3A3BR,2BA$2.89
Mission HillsPlan 2C2BR,2BA$2.81
Stoney Brook Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.50
Silver Oak ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.10
Stone Arbor2 Bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.98
River OaksHERITAGE OAKS2BR,1BA$3.09
Sunset ViewBalboa1BR,1BA$3.09
Villa Camino Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.09
Camino ColonyOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$3.06

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ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across California including Oceana, Oceanside, and the greater San Diego area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, features that make it easier to raise kids, proximity to transit, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Oceana Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Oceana?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Oceana is at Creekwood Villas listed at $2,029.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Oceana Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Oceana Apartment is $1,950 at Camino Colony.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Oceana Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Oceana is starting from $2,250 at Camino Colony.

What is the most affordable Oceana Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Oceana Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Country Villas and starts from $3,057.

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