Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oceana Neighborhood of Oceanside, CA from $1,023 (35 Rentals)

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Creekwood Villas
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$2,000 - $3,200

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Base Rent$2,000 - $3,200

Total Monthly Price$2,000 - $3,200
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Creekwood Villas

3020 Oceanside BlvdOceanside, CA 92054
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Villa Del Mar Apartments
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$2,300 - $3,000

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Base Rent$2,300 - $3,000

Total Monthly Price$2,300 - $3,000
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Villa Del Mar Apartments

201 Los Arbolitos BlvdOceanside, CA 92058
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2164 Via Robles, Unit 2164
$2,400

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2164 Via Robles, Unit 2164

2164 Via RoblesOceanside, CA 92054
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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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Greenbrier Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Greenbrier Apartments

2326 Greenbrier DrOceanside, CA 92054
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Country Villas
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Country Villas

283 Douglas DrOceanside, CA 92058
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Westwood Village
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Westwood Village

2502 Oceanside BlvdOceanside, CA 92054
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La Montana
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

La Montana

2929 Fire Mountain DrOceanside, CA 92054

Oceana, Oceanside, CA Local Guide

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 Oakleaf Apartments priced from $2,100. The Dylan Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,177. Here are the most affordable Oceana apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oakleaf Apartments1/1 U1BR,1BA$2,100
The Dylan Apartment Homes1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,177
Riverview SpringsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,195
Ocean Hills Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$2,195
Silver Oak ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,195
SunterraTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$2,209
Villa Camino Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,244
Villa Del Mar Apartments1x1UP1BR,1BA$2,300
Presidio at Rancho Del Oro1x11BR,1BA$2,323
The Villages Of MontereyMendocino2BR,2BA$2,339

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oceana, CA

As of September 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oceana area is the $2.55 price per square foot 2160 Via Robles Model at 2160 Via Robles, Unit 2160 in the in the Mira Costa neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Oceana apartment is the Marbella Model at Sunset View starting at $2,945 with a $2.95 price per square foot in the Mira Costa 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.
2160 Via Robles, Unit 21602160 Via Robles2BR,1.5BA$2.55
Sunset ViewMarbella2BR,2BA$2.95
119 Avenida Las Brisas, Unit D119 Avenida Las Brisas2BR,2BA$2.60
Mission HillsPlan 2D2BR,2BA$2.74
Stoneybrook Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.61
2164 Via Robles, Unit 21642164 Via Robles2BR,1BA$2.67
SunterraTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$2.51
Villa Pacific Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath D A2BR,1BA$2.87
Villa Camino Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.95
The Dylan Apartment Homes1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.98

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Lifestyle Ratings

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

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Oceana Apartment is $2,100 at Oakleaf Apartments.

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 $2,209 at Sunterra.

What is the most affordable Oceana Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Oceana Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Villages Of Monterey and starts from $2,874.

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