
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oceana Neighborhood of Oceanside, CA from $800 (49 Rentals)
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4466 San Joaquin St

Stoneybrook Apartments

OakLeaf Apartments

Villa Pacific Apartments

The Villages Of Monterey

Creekwood Villas

Camino Colony

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Ocean View Terrace Apartments
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Silver Oak Apartments

Montecito Village

River Oaks

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Stone Arbor

Presidio at Rancho Del Oro

Villa Del Mar Apartments (new)

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555 Greenbrier Dr, Unit 38, Unit 38

555 Greenbrier Dr

Riverview Springs
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The Dylan

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3177 Toopal Dr, Unit The Beachy Bungalow, Unit The Beachy Bungalow

Elan Oceano

Sunset View

615 Fredricks Ave, Unit 166, Unit 166

432 Edgehill Ln, Unit 98

Mission Hills

Luma at El Corazon

4265 Mesa Vista Way
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552 Canyon Dr

Mission Cove

Shadow Way

Manzana

Ocean Hills Apartments

La Mision Village (no availability)

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Greenbrier Apartments

800 Sea Cliff Way
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432 Edgehill Ln

Westwood Village

133 Fireside St

Sunterra

Canyon Creek Apartments C

Country Villas

2929 Fire Mountain Dr

141 Douglas Dr

3685 Vista Campana N
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2140 Via Robles

4270 Casa Buena Way

4402 Shearwater Way

340 S El Camino Real
Oceana, Oceanside, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Oceana?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oceana Studio Apartments | $2,390 | $1,625 | $3,013 |
| Oceana 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,509 | $1,750 | $3,170 |
| Oceana 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,165 | $2,200 | $4,280 |
| Oceana 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,097 | $2,800 | $5,550 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 49 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Oceana Neighborhood of Oceanside, CA.
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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 The Villages Of Monterey priced from $2,025. Creekwood Villas has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,032. Here are the most affordable Oceana apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Villages Of Monterey | Monterey Bay | 1BR,1BA | $2,025 |
| Creekwood Villas | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $2,032 |
| Camino Colony | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,050 |
| Villa Camino Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,129 |
| Silver Oak Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,195 |
| Stoneybrook Apartments | 2 Bed /1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2,200 |
| Montecito Village | Valencia | 1BR,1BA | $2,227 |
| River Oaks | STERLING OAKS | 1BR,1BA | $2,288 |
| Stone Arbor | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,294 |
| Presidio at Rancho Del Oro | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,298 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oceana, CA
As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oceana area is the $2.40 price per square foot 555 Greenbrier Dr Model at 555 Greenbrier Dr, Unit 38 in the in the Fire Mountain neighborhood starting from $2,395. The second greatest value Oceana apartment is the Plan 2B Model at Country Villas starting at $2,499 with a $2.50 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 555 Greenbrier Dr, Unit 38 | 555 Greenbrier Dr | 2BR,1BA | $2.40 |
| Country Villas | Plan 2B | 2BR,2BA | $2.50 |
| Mission Hills | Plan 2B | 2BR,1BA | $2.76 |
| The Villages Of Monterey | Morgan Hill | 3BR,2BA | $3.14 |
| Stoneybrook Apartments | 2 Bed /1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.32 |
| Silver Oak Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.14 |
| Canyon Creek Apartments C | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.95 |
| Villa Camino Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.80 |
| Presidio at Rancho Del Oro | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.06 |
| River Oaks | STERLING OAKS | 1BR,1BA | $3.14 |
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Best Local Schools in Oceana, Oceanside, CA
Pablo TAC School of the Arts
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle
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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 $2,032.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Oceana Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Oceana Apartment is $2,025 at The Villages Of Monterey.
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 $2,200 at Stoneybrook Apartments.
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 $3,029.
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