Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Oceanside Neighborhood of Oceanside, CA from $1,800 (76 Rentals)

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2017 S Freeman St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2017 S Freeman St

2017 S Freeman StOceanside, CA 92054
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Sandpiper Cove
Studio Apartments

Sandpiper Cove

2120-2196 S Coast HwyOceanside, CA 92054
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711 California St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

711 California St

711 California StOceanside, CA 92054
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1705 S Myers St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1705 S Myers St

1705 S Myers StOceanside, CA 92054
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1616 S Pacific St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1616 S Pacific St

1616 S Pacific StOceanside, CA 92054

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1209 S Nevada St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1209 S Nevada St

1209 S Nevada StOceanside, CA 92054
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1610 S Pacific St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1610 S Pacific St

1610 S Pacific StOceanside, CA 92054
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La Salina
Studio Apartments

La Salina

1550 S Coast HwyOceanside, CA 92054
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1629 S Myers St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1629 S Myers St

1629 S Myers StOceanside, CA 92054
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1917 S Freeman St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1917 S Freeman St

1917 S Freeman StOceanside, CA 92054
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1722 S Pacific St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1722 S Pacific St

1722 S Pacific StOceanside, CA 92054
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Malo Beach
Studio Apartments

Malo Beach

1837 S Myers StOceanside, CA 92054
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509-515 Kelly St
Studio Apartments

509-515 Kelly St

509-515 Kelly StOceanside, CA 92054

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1210 S Ditmar St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1210 S Ditmar St

1210 S Ditmar StOceanside, CA 92054
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Johanna Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Johanna Apartments

509-515 Cassidy StOceanside, CA 92054
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1807 Alvarado St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1807 Alvarado St

1807 Alvarado StOceanside, CA 92054
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706 Vista Way
1 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

706 Vista Way

706 Vista WayOceanside, CA 92054
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1826 Broadway
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

1826 Broadway

1826 BroadwayOceanside, CA 92054
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1640 S Pacific St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1640 S Pacific St

1640 S Pacific StOceanside, CA 92054

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The Flats
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Flats

1931 S Coast HwyOceanside, CA 92054
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1734 S Pacific St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1734 S Pacific St

1734 S Pacific StOceanside, CA 92054
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1607 Whaley St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1607 Whaley St

1607 Whaley StOceanside, CA 92054
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1025 Vine St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1025 Vine St

1025 Vine StOceanside, CA 92054
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1929 S Myers St
Studio Apartments

1929 S Myers St

1929 S Myers StOceanside, CA 92054
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1913 S Myers St
Studio Apartments

1913 S Myers St

1913 S Myers StOceanside, CA 92054
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1729 S Myers St
Studio Apartments

1729 S Myers St

1729 S Myers StOceanside, CA 92054

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1724 Broadway
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1724 Broadway

1724 BroadwayOceanside, CA 92054
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1205 S Nevada St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1205 S Nevada St

1205 S Nevada StOceanside, CA 92054
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1917 S Myers St
Studio Apartments

1917 S Myers St

1917 S Myers StOceanside, CA 92054
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Sea Pointe
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sea Pointe

308-324 Cassidy StOceanside, CA 92054
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Elan Sealofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Elan Sealofts

1910 S BroadwayOceanside, CA 92054

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Cheapest Available South Oceanside Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Elan Sealofts1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,345
Mauna Loa ApartmentsApt 42BR,1BA$2,700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Oceanside, CA

As of July 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Oceanside area is the $3.38 price per square foot Apt 4 Model at Mauna Loa Apartments in the in the Fire Mountain neighborhood starting from $2,700. The second greatest value South Oceanside apartment is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Model at Elan Sealofts starting at $2,345 with a $3.35 price per square foot in the Fire Mountain neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Oceanside apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Mauna Loa ApartmentsApt 42BR,1BA$3.38
Elan Sealofts1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.35

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