Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Townsite Neighborhood of Oceanside, CA from $1,100 (26 Rentals)

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Pierside South
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$2,730 - $4,831
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 28

Pierside South

115 N Cleveland StOceanside, CA 92054
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Alta Oceanside
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$2,841 - $6,684
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Alta Oceanside

1001 N Coast HwyOceanside, CA 92054
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Pacific Blue The Strand
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Pacific Blue The Strand

306 S The StrandOceanside, CA 92054
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Salt Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Salt Apartments

371 N Cleveland StOceanside, CA 92054
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Ocean Village
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ocean Village

401 N Coast HwyOceanside, CA 92054
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Sea Walk Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sea Walk Apartments

151 SW Myers StOceanside, CA 92054
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The Sands
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Sands

812 Tait StOceanside, CA 92054
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Townsite, Oceanside, CA Local Guide

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. Elan Village North has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,245. Here are the most affordable Townsite apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
328 South Weitzel Street1/11BR,1BA$2,150
Elan Village NorthAspire1BR,1BA$2,245
Canyon Club Apartments1X1 LOFT1BR,1BA$2,379
The Village2BD/1BA-Most units2BR,1BA$2,500
Garfield Apartments2bd/1bath unit2BR,1BA$2,600
TENTEN OceansideStandardStudio,1BA$2,900
Alta OceansideA51BR,1BA$2,951
Welcome to Ocean Breeze in Oceanside Apartments2 bd/2 ba - #6, 2nd floor, Ocean View from LR a...2BR,2BA$3,525

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Townsite, CA

As of April 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 2X1 Model at Canyon Club Apartments starting at $2,851 with a $3.30 price per square foot in the Fire Mountain neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Townsite apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
TENTEN OceansidePremium1BR,2BA$3.60
Canyon Club Apartments2X12BR,1BA$3.30
Welcome to Ocean Breeze in Oceanside Apartments2 bd/2 ba - #6, 2nd floor, Ocean View from LR a...2BR,2BA$4.25
Garfield Apartments2bd/1bath unit2BR,1BA$3.35
Alta OceansideA21BR,1BA$4.71
The Village2BD/1BA-Most units2BR,1BA$3.85
328 South Weitzel Street1/11BR,1BA$3.58
536 Grant St, Unit B536 Grant St1BR,1BA$3.33

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Townsite, Oceanside, CA

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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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