Apartments for Rent in Oceanside, CA

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The Grand at South O'

$1,950

2001 South Coast Highway, Oceanside, CA 92054

(858) 266-9730

3 units available

Studio • 1 bed

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The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Oceanside is $2,692+, while the average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment is $3,207+. Rent rates updated 2 days ago

Studio: $2,428+
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1 Bed: $2,692+
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2 Beds: $3,207+
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3+ Beds: $4,085+
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* Averages are based on the rental prices of properties listed on Apartment List that don’t include fees

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Oceanside Rent Report: March 2026

Welcome to the Apartment List March 2026 Rent Report for Oceanside, CA. Currently, the overall median rent in the city stands at $2,463, after rising 1.8% last month. Prices and are now up 2.1% year-over-year. Read on to learn more about what’s been happening in the Oceanside rental market and how it compares to trends throughout the broader San Diego metro area and the nation as a whole.

Oceanside Renter Confidence Survey

National study of renter’s satisfaction with their cities and states

Here’s how Oceanside ranks on:

Overview of Findings

Apartment List has released Oceanside’s results from the third annual Apartment List Renter Satisfaction Survey. This survey, which drew on responses from over 45,000 renters nationwide, provides insight on what states and cities must do to meet the needs of the country’s 111 million renters.

"Oceanside renters expressed general satisfaction with the city overall," according to Apartment List. "With expensive rents in coastal cities, it comes as no surprise that cost of living is a source of dissatisfaction in Oceanside."

Downtown Oceanside

What's it like to live in Downtown Oceanside?

Oceanside's downtown renaissance has created a vibrant district where historic buildings house independent businesses alongside new apartments with ocean views. Unlike tourist-dominated coastal towns, Oceanside maintains its blue-collar roots with reasonable rents for beachside living. The neighborhood centers around the longest wooden pier on the West Coast, providing endless fishing, sunset-watching, and people-watching opportunities. Most newer rentals include underground parking – essential during summer beach crowds – while historic buildings often feature unexpected architectural details from the city's early days. The Coaster train station provides car-free access to San Diego, though service ends frustratingly early evenings. When seeking outdoor activities, the harbor offers everything from kayak rentals to whale watching tours just steps from downtown apartments.