
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Townsite Neighborhood of Oceanside, CA from $1,100 (124 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Townsite area of Oceanside.


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Pierside North

Elan Village North

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Pierside South

Ocean Park Apartments

Canyon Club Apartments

TENTEN Oceanside

The Village

Oceanside Terraces

Windward
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519 S Myers St

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710 N Cleveland St

1232 Division St

Verde Villa

506 S The Strand

Kona Kai by the Sea

818 N Pacific St
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1346 Bush St

Dubuque Apartments

Casa Mariana

Seacliff

Marina Towers

400 S The Strand

1430 Dubuque St

1346 Dubuque St

1239 Center Ave

318 S The Strand
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426 Brooks St

1120 Tait St

1118 S Myers St

902 Tait St

815 Sportfisher Dr

934 S Myers St

1435 Marquette St

511 S Tremont St

612 N Freeman St

1209 S Nevada St
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615 Vine St

1420 Higgins St

421-423 S Tremont St

Missouri Apartments

211 S Myers St

Casa del Rey Mar

502-512 S Myers St

Pepper Tree Apartments

403-405 N Nevada St

317 S Myers St
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Townsite, Oceanside, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Townsite?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Townsite Studio Apartments | $3,040 | $2,600 | $3,500 |
| Townsite 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,754 | $1,900 | $4,205 |
| Townsite 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,572 | $2,500 | $7,500 |
| Townsite 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,975 | $4,813 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 124 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Townsite Neighborhood of Oceanside, CA.
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Cheapest Available Townsite Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Townsite area of San Diego, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 328 South Weitzel Street priced from $2,150. Canyon Club Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,364. Here are the most affordable Townsite apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 328 South Weitzel Street | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,150 |
| Canyon Club Apartments | 1X1 A | 1BR,1BA | $2,364 |
| Ocean Breeze | Junior 1 bedroom ADU | 1BR,1BA | $2,395 |
| The Village | 2BD/1BA-Most units | 2BR,1BA | $2,500 |
| TENTEN Oceanside | Standard | Studio,1BA | $2,900 |
| Alta Oceanside | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3,155 |
| Pierside North | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $4,442 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Townsite, CA
As of July 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Townsite area is the $3.60 price per square foot Premium Model at TENTEN Oceanside in the in the Townsite neighborhood starting from $4,200. The second greatest value Townsite apartment is the B1 Model at Pierside North starting at $4,369 with a $4.32 price per square foot in the Townsite neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Townsite apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TENTEN Oceanside | Premium | 1BR,2BA | $3.60 |
| Pierside North | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $4.32 |
| Canyon Club Apartments | 1X1 A | 1BR,1BA | $3.52 |
| The Village | 2BD/1BA-Most units | 2BR,1BA | $3.85 |
| Alta Oceanside | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.87 |
| 328 South Weitzel Street | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.58 |
| Ocean Breeze | Junior 1 bedroom ADU | 1BR,1BA | $6.14 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Townsite Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Townsite Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Townsite Apartment is $2,150 at 328 South Weitzel Street.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Townsite Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Townsite is starting from $2,500 at The Village.
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