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Apartments for Rent in Oceanside, CA

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  • Alta O'Side

    $2,845
    1015 North Coast Highway, Oceanside, CA 92054
    (760) 437-2439
    Rent Savings
    26 units available
    1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
    Amenities

    Patio / balcony, Pet friendly, Parking, Stainless steel, Walk in closets, Gym + more

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  • The Pointe at 2316

    $2,448
    2316 Paseo de Laura, Oceanside, CA 92056
    (760) 823-7243
    3 units available
    1 bed
    Amenities

    24hr laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance + more

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  • Luma at El Corazon

    $3,590
    3546 Village Commercial Drive, Oceanside, CA 92056
    (938) 300-3093
    69 units available
    2 bed • 3 bed
    Amenities

    In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance + more

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  • Sofi Ocean Hills

    $2,537
    3500 Windrift Way, Oceanside, CA 92056
    (760) 691-2973
    Rent Savings
    31 units available
    1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
    Amenities

    In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly + more

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  • Stone Arbor Apartments

    $2,599
    612 Los Arbolitos Blvd., Oceanside, CA 92058
    (760) 392-2149
    7 units available
    2 bed
    Amenities

    On-site laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Cable included + more

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  • Silver Oak

    $2,125
    567 Canyon Drive, Oceanside, CA 92054
    (760) 276-6171
    7 units available
    1 bed • 2 bed
    Amenities

    Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Parking, Walk in closets + more

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  • Elan Village North

    $2,245
    854 Vine Street, Oceanside, CA 92054
    (760) 309-7516
    5 units available
    1 bed • 2 bed
    Amenities

    On-site laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Parking + more

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  • Elan Oceano

    $2,495
    4795 Frazee Road, Oceanside, CA 92057
    (760) 823-8325
    11 units available
    1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
    Amenities

    In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly + more

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  • Elan Milano

    $2,845
    3634 College Blvd, Oceanside, CA 92056
    (760) 388-6791
    Rent Savings
    6 units available
    2 bed
    Amenities

    In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly + more

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  • Presidio at Rancho Del Oro

    $2,575
    4401 Mission Avenue, Oceanside, CA 92057
    (760) 227-7760
    17 units available
    1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
    Amenities

    In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Carport + more

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  • Island Club Apartments

    $2,328
    2300 Catalina Circle, Oceanside, CA 92056
    (760) 523-9741
    23 units available
    1 bed • 2 bed
    Amenities

    In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly + more

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  • 224 S. Ditmar St

    $2,595
    224 South Ditmar Street, Oceanside, CA 92054
    (442) 376-0649
    1 unit available
    2 bed
    Amenities

    Dishwasher, Range, Oven, and Refrigerator

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  • Piazza D' Oro

    $3,736
    3402 Piazza De Oro Way, Oceanside, CA 92056
    (760) 284-6973
    8 units available
    2 bed • 3 bed
    Amenities

    In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Garage + more

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  • Sportfisher

    $2,550
    502 Sportfisher Drive, Oceanside, CA 92054
    (760) 991-3963
    1 unit available
    1 bed
    Amenities

    On-site laundry, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Range, and Refrigerator

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  • Sunterra

    $2,249
    3851 Sherbourne Drive, Oceanside, CA 92056
    (216) 677-6663
    8 units available
    2 bed
    Amenities

    On-site laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly + more

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  • Pierside South

    $3,453
    115 N. Cleveland Street, Oceanside, CA 92054
    (760) 227-7637
    4 units available
    1 bed • 2 bed
    Amenities

    In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Garage, Gym + more

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Average rent in Oceanside, California

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The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Oceanside is $2,702, while the average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment is $3,284. Rent rates updated ago
Studio
$2,369Trending down
1 Bed
$2,702Trending down
2 Beds
$3,284Trending down
3+ Beds
$4,065Trending down
* Averages are based on the rental prices of properties listed on Apartment List

Top neighborhoods in Oceanside

Downtown Oceanside
Downtown Oceanside
What it’s 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.
Great for
Young Professionals
Tech Workers
Nightlife Enthusiasts
Commuters
Investors
Neighborhood vibe
Urban
Bustling
Walkable
San Luis Rey
San Luis Rey
What it’s like to live in San Luis Rey
Mission heritage shapes San Luis Rey, where Oceanside's northeastern community surrounds the historic San Luis Rey Mission established in 1798. The district features more affordable housing options than coastal Oceanside while maintaining reasonable beach access, creating excellent value for households seeking authentic Southern California living without oceanfront pricing. Though requiring vehicle ownership for most daily needs, the combination of affordability, historic significance, and strategic positioning between both San Diego employment and Camp Pendleton creates ideal balance for households seeking value without sacrificing coastal access increasingly difficult to achieve in San Diego County's competitive housing market.
Great for
Families
Retirees
Professionals
Young Renters
Commuters
Neighborhood vibe
Mixed-Use
Peaceful
Mixed-Use & Commercial
Mira Costa
Mira Costa
What it’s like to live in Mira Costa
Perched on Oceanside's southern hills, Mira Costa offers ocean views without beachfront prices or tourist traffic. The neighborhood surrounds MiraCosta College, creating a vibrant atmosphere without typical college-town party scenes. Many apartment communities include pools and outdoor areas with Pacific Ocean panoramas that would cost millions in La Jolla or Del Mar. The elevated location creates cooling ocean breezes even during inland heat waves. Unlike beach-adjacent areas, parking remains relatively painless, and most rentals include dedicated spots. The nearby Buena Vista Lagoon offers bird watching and peaceful walking trails, while Highway 78 provides quick inland access without coastal traffic congestion. When seeking beach time, you're just minutes from Carlsbad's less crowded shores while maintaining separation from tourist areas.
Great for
Families
Retirees
Professionals
Young Renters
Commuters
Neighborhood vibe
Mixed-Use
Peaceful
Mixed-Use & Commercial
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Find an apartment for rent in Oceanside, CA

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The average rent in Oceanside is $2,369 for a studio, $2,702 for a one-bedroom apartment, and $3,284 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you are looking for a deal, keep an eye out for a red pulsing icon that indicates rent specials.

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Oceanside Rent Report: October 2025

Welcome to the Apartment List October 2025 Rent Report for Oceanside, CA. Currently, the overall median rent in the city stands at $2,477, roughly the same as last month. Prices and are now up 0.9% 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:
B+
Overall satisfaction
C+
Safety and crime rate
A+
Jobs and career opportunities
A+
Recreational activities
C
Affordability
C+
Quality of schools
A+
Social Life
A+
Weather
B
Commute time
C+
State and local taxes
B+
Public transit
A-
Pet-friendliness
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."

Key Findings in Oceanside include the following:

  • Oceanside renters gave their city a B+ overall.

  • The highest-rated categories for Oceanside were jobs and career opportunities, weather, social life and recreational activities, which all received A+ grades.

  • The areas of concern to Oceanside renters are affordability (C), quality of local schools (C+), safety and low crime (C+) and state and local taxes (C+).

  • Oceanside earned similar scores compared to other cities in California like San Francisco (B+) and San Diego (A-), but earned higher marks than Los Angeles (C+), San Jose (C) and Sacramento (C).

  • Oceanside did relatively well compared to cities nationwide, including Philadelphia (C+), Cleveland (C) and Miami (C+).

  • The top rated cities nationwide for renter satisfaction include Scottsdale, AZ, Irvine, CA, Boulder, CO and Ann Arbor, MI. The lowest rated cities include Tallahassee, FL, Stockton, CA, Dayton, OH, Detroit, MI and Newark, NJ.

    For more information on the survey methodology and findings or to speak to one of our researchers, please contact our team at rentonomics@apartmentlist.com.

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Living in Oceanside, CA

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Sources:
  • Demographic data: Census Bureau American Community Survey
  • School data: GreatSchools
  • Crime data: CrimeIndex (U.S.) provided by Precisely used data sourced from Precisely, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and various law enforcement agencies. These organizations do not accept responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of the data used in this product.