# Average Rent in Oceanside, CA > How much is rent in Oceanside, CA? $2,758 median across 51 units in 5 buildings, each with a daily price history and a citywide trend, tracked daily. Canonical: https://average-rent.com/city/oceanside-ca/ Latest included observation: November 8, 2026 ## What is the average rent in Oceanside, CA? The average listed apartment rent in Oceanside, CA is $2,929 per month, as of November 8, 2026. This sample includes 51 priced apartments in 5 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases. We use published total monthly rent when known and base rent otherwise. Unknown fees remain unknown. Included building observations run from November 3, 2026 through November 8, 2026. Buildings without a qualifying price do not count in this sample. The guide directory can include more buildings. 5 apartment buildings, 51 units. Recorded asking prices and price history where available. [Browse apartments in Oceanside, CA](https://average-rent.com/city/oceanside-ca/apartments/) Avg Rent $2,929/mo median $2,758 market average Cheapest $1,895/mo Sea View Apartments Properties 5 tracked daily Units 51 available now [View rent trends and price history](https://average-rent.com/city/oceanside-ca/trends/) [Explore Oceanside, CA on the interactive map](https://average-rent.com/search/#city=oceanside-ca) [Oceanside, CA Resident Access](https://average-rent.com/city/oceanside-ca/resident-access/): City Club members share insider gate codes, parking links, and amenity tips. View Analysis ## Rent Price Breakdown Compare pricing across all 5 properties in Oceanside, CA. Timeframe ## Average rent trend, last 3 months All bedroom types, citywide. Choose a window above to scope the view. $2,702 Average rent today Line chart of average rent in Oceanside, CA over the last 3 months. Started at $3,150, ended at $2,702. ### Average rent trend, last 3 months | Date or category | Average monthly rent (USD) | | --- | --- | | Jul | 3,150 | | Jul | 3,043 | | Aug | 3,039 | | Aug | 3,002 | | Aug | 2,932 | | Aug | 2,936 | | Sep | 2,964 | | Sep | 3,030 | | Sep | 2,904 | | Sep | 2,963 | | Oct | 3,086 | | Oct | 2,795 | | Oct | 2,687 | | Oct | 2,702 | [Full Oceanside, CA price history](https://average-rent.com/city/oceanside-ca/trends/) ### Average Rent by Property ### Starting Price vs Average ### Rent by Bedroom Count ### Price per Square Foot ## Oceanside, CA Rent Prices All 5 properties ranked by lowest available rent. [#1 3.4 (35)](https://average-rent.com/city/oceanside-ca/sea-view-apartments-oceanside-ca/): Sea View Apartments Leasing Office, 118 S Pacific St # 27, Oceanside, CA 92054, USA From $1,895/mo Avg $2,028 3 units [#2 4.2 (156)](https://average-rent.com/city/oceanside-ca/country-villas-apartments-oceanside-ca/): Country Villas Apartments 283 Douglas Dr, Oceanside, CA 92058, USA From $2,057/mo as of Oct 3 Avg $2,260 8 units [#3 4 (88)](https://average-rent.com/city/oceanside-ca/river-oaks-apartment-homes-oceanside-ca/): River Oaks Apartment Homes 3880 San Ramon Dr, Oceanside, CA 92057, USA From $2,357/mo Avg $2,562 20 units [#4 3.8 (45)](https://average-rent.com/city/oceanside-ca/stone-arbor-oceanside-ca/): Stone Arbor 612 Los Arbolitos Blvd, Oceanside, CA 92058, USA From $2,570/mo Avg $2,637 4 units [#5 4.4 (148)](https://average-rent.com/city/oceanside-ca/mission-hills-apartments-oceanside-ca/): Mission Hills Apartments 264 Rancho Del Oro Dr, Oceanside, CA 92057, USA From $2,579/mo as of Oct 3 Avg $2,742 14 units [#6 3.7 (65)](https://average-rent.com/city/oceanside-ca/carlsbad-view-oceanside-ca/): Carlsbad View 3675 Barnard Dr, Oceanside, CA 92056, USA From $2,595/mo Avg $2,695 2 units [#7 4.7 (144)](https://average-rent.com/city/oceanside-ca/alta-o-side-oceanside-ca/): Alta O'side 1001 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside, CA 92054, USA From $2,874/mo Avg $3,459 22 units | # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | [Sea View Apartments Leasing Office, 118 S Pacific St # 27, Oceanside, CA 92054, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/oceanside-ca/sea-view-apartments-oceanside-ca/) | $1,895 | $2,028 | $4.22/ft² | 3.4 (35) | 3 | | 2 | [Country Villas Apartments 283 Douglas Dr, Oceanside, CA 92058, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/oceanside-ca/country-villas-apartments-oceanside-ca/) | $2,057 as of Oct 3 | $2,260 | $2.30/ft² | 4.2 (156) | 8 | | 3 | [River Oaks Apartment Homes 3880 San Ramon Dr, Oceanside, CA 92057, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/oceanside-ca/river-oaks-apartment-homes-oceanside-ca/) | $2,357 | $2,562 | $3.00/ft² | 4 (88) | 20 | | 4 | [Stone Arbor 612 Los Arbolitos Blvd, Oceanside, CA 92058, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/oceanside-ca/stone-arbor-oceanside-ca/) | $2,570 | $2,637 | $2.86/ft² | 3.8 (45) | 4 | | 5 | [Mission Hills Apartments 264 Rancho Del Oro Dr, Oceanside, CA 92057, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/oceanside-ca/mission-hills-apartments-oceanside-ca/) | $2,579 as of Oct 3 | $2,742 | $2.77/ft² | 4.4 (148) | 14 | | 6 | [Carlsbad View 3675 Barnard Dr, Oceanside, CA 92056, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/oceanside-ca/carlsbad-view-oceanside-ca/) | $2,595 | $2,695 | $2.95/ft² | 3.7 (65) | 2 | | 7 | [Alta O'side 1001 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside, CA 92054, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/oceanside-ca/alta-o-side-oceanside-ca/) | $2,874 | $3,459 | $3.45/ft² | 4.7 (144) | 22 | ## Rent & Price History by Building Compare apartment listings by price, bedrooms, and neighborhood. [Browse all apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/oceanside-ca/apartments/) [Sea View Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/oceanside-ca/sea-view-apartments-oceanside-ca/): ![Sea View Apartments apartments in Oceanside, CA](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/4973?w=600) 3.4 (35) Leasing Office, 118 S Pacific St # 27, Oceanside, CA 92054, USA From $1,895/mo 3 units [Country Villas Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/oceanside-ca/country-villas-apartments-oceanside-ca/): ![Country Villas Apartments apartments in Oceanside, CA](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/4977?w=600) 4.2 (156) 283 Douglas Dr, Oceanside, CA 92058, USA From $2,057/mo prices as of Oct 3 8 units [River Oaks Apartment Homes](https://average-rent.com/city/oceanside-ca/river-oaks-apartment-homes-oceanside-ca/): ![River Oaks Apartment Homes apartments in Oceanside, CA](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/4983?w=600) 4 (88) 3880 San Ramon Dr, Oceanside, CA 92057, USA From $2,357/mo 20 units [Stone Arbor](https://average-rent.com/city/oceanside-ca/stone-arbor-oceanside-ca/): ![Stone Arbor apartments in Oceanside, CA](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/4984?w=600) 3.8 (45) 612 Los Arbolitos Blvd, Oceanside, CA 92058, USA From $2,570/mo 4 units [Mission Hills Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/oceanside-ca/mission-hills-apartments-oceanside-ca/): ![Mission Hills Apartments apartments in Oceanside, CA](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/4976?w=600) 4.4 (148) 264 Rancho Del Oro Dr, Oceanside, CA 92057, USA From $2,579/mo prices as of Oct 3 14 units [Carlsbad View](https://average-rent.com/city/oceanside-ca/carlsbad-view-oceanside-ca/): ![Carlsbad View apartments in Oceanside, CA](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/Ab43m-vp3qx-fqlUhyLZ2cnyZzpot5ashUQ9Oxm5sCDNU9DrnCiZFTY9YpcVVEke8pxw-QAnTLUaC_RWNLsWuPM3gRZwIwb98BcHLDLSrNYNiyeiCreItwc022DJ1w2ugQtoL3LPo030Lu64_Med6rVdcFJycJDalSLA_HRbagz7-W3N7wb9t_Oeh2bjyNbZGHMBhcv8ntbU0Ny1bpwVpSk8R_ZOi10hcu3eaQsii6XCicnR-dyZVg58tp3i1oWBQyIvvIXmmRvYtBiZAltQNsHwW3VteQjYsO7p9f7R5GsA5ljgJIm53buXi722fR3VaKhkn4XCihJFrrv7ZmxbciiqvVVAagGML7w_rvDOeuhnSaDjEXeXiygUvsq_hgGO196XYZmtrwHbBcxfORGM_BxOsMRgC-NCbCqc7KlHYGU91nZHYroMYquEzxuWUWv0roHzBhW-9eAaCgJCUttiR1O70YUa59amndYcdo03JoNEf4LpaId3TJg9Y5re90xGhNMQerTgxmY0hhFewBLMcybiaen8l_t68rAZwgHHKMbcOMjOYCDiEYZKINwsyNBf4fBnySIc8O8lM7Ch9A?w=600) 3.7 (65) 3675 Barnard Dr, Oceanside, CA 92056, USA From $2,595/mo 2 units [Browse all Oceanside, CA apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/oceanside-ca/apartments/) By Area ## Oceanside, CA neighborhoods Tracked buildings across 4 named neighborhoods. Pick one to see its apartments. [Fire Mountain 3](https://average-rent.com/city/oceanside-ca/apartments/?neighborhood=Fire%20Mountain)[Ivey Ranch / Rancho Del Oro 2](https://average-rent.com/city/oceanside-ca/apartments/?neighborhood=Ivey%20Ranch%20%2F%20Rancho%20Del%20Oro)[Oceanside 92058 2](https://average-rent.com/city/oceanside-ca/apartments/?neighborhood=Oceanside%2092058)[Tri-City 1](https://average-rent.com/city/oceanside-ca/apartments/?neighborhood=Tri-City) ## Oceanside, CA Average Rent Prices 2026 The average listed rent in Oceanside, CA is **$2,929 per month**, based on 51 units across 5 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,895 at Sea View Apartments to $4,792 at Alta O'side. ### Average Rent by Bedroom Type | Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 Bed | $2,659/mo | $1,895/mo | 20 | | 2 Bed | $2,987/mo | $2,532/mo | 29 | | 3 Bed | $4,790/mo | $4,787/mo | 2 | We schedule daily price checks. The included observations can have different dates. Request an area we do not cover so we can review it for coverage. Paste this where you want the live widget. Free to use with the attribution link. Preview Market Context ## Who rents in Oceanside, CA, and what they pay Tracked one-bedroom rent in Oceanside, CA averages **$2,659/mo** , with two-bedroom units averaging **$2,987/mo**. At the local median household income of **$93,724**, that works out to **38% of gross income**, above the 30 percent affordability ceiling, a stretched-budget market. The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Oceanside, CA at **$2,207/mo**. The [current tracked market average](https://average-rent.com/city/oceanside-ca/trends/) runs **33% higher than** that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Oceanside, CA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities. ## What salary do I need to live comfortably in Oceanside, CA? Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models. Minimum to afford average rent $117,000/year Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,929/mo. Comfortable income $141,000/year Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries. To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,895/mo), you need to earn at least **$76,000/year**. Median household income in Oceanside, CA is **$93,724** , about 33% below the comfortable-living threshold. ## Cost of living in Oceanside, CA Overall prices in Oceanside, CA runs above the national average by about 11% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 110.7, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Oceanside, CA's regional price parities. | Category | Monthly estimate | | --- | --- | | Rent (market average) | $2,929 | | Utilities | $799 | | Groceries | $552 | | Transportation | $1,904 | | Healthcare | $929 | | Other goods and services | $1,486 | | Estimated total | $8,599/mo | Population 172,542 Median household income $93,724 Census median rent $2,207/mo Census rent burden 34.0% Median age 38.1 Mean commute 30 min ## Methodology Rent data We use listed asking rents and schedule daily data updates. Individual buildings can have different verification dates. Check the building or unit page for its latest price and availability. Cost of living Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually. Salary to live comfortably We estimate annual income by dividing annual rent by 30 percent for the affordability figure and 25 percent for the comfortable-income figure. These estimates are a guide, not a guarantee of rental approval. Demographic figures Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release. Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023. Compare ## Nearby cities in California How Oceanside, CA rent compares to other markets in the state. | City | Avg Rent | vs Oceanside, CA | 30-Day Change | Properties | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Los Angeles, CA](https://average-rent.com/city/los-angeles-ca/) | $3,102 | +6% | -4.2% | 50 | | [San Diego, CA](https://average-rent.com/city/san-diego-ca/) | $3,366 | +15% | -4.5% | 36 | | [Anaheim, CA](https://average-rent.com/city/anaheim-ca/) | $2,879 | -2% | +2% | 34 | | [EL Cajon, CA](https://average-rent.com/city/el-cajon-ca/) | $2,268 | -23% | -13.6% | 33 | | [Hayward, CA](https://average-rent.com/city/hayward-ca/) | $2,727 | -7% | -5.3% | 32 | | [San Francisco, CA](https://average-rent.com/city/san-francisco-ca/) | $5,231 | +79% | +7.6% | 32 | ## Frequently asked questions ### What is the average rent in Oceanside, CA? The average listed apartment rent in Oceanside, CA is $2,929 per month, as of November 8, 2026. This sample includes 51 priced apartments in 5 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases. ### What is the median rent in Oceanside, CA? The median asking rent in Oceanside, CA is $2,758 per month, computed from 51 priced listings; check the observation dates shown on this page. The average is $2,929/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings. ### What is the cheapest apartment rent in Oceanside, CA? The lowest available rent in Oceanside, CA starts at $1,895 per month. Confirm current availability, fees, and lease terms with the selected listing. ### How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Oceanside, CA? 1-bedroom apartments in Oceanside, CA average $2,659/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,895/mo across 20 units tracked. ### How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Oceanside, CA? 2-bedroom apartments in Oceanside, CA average $2,987/mo. Units start from $2,532/mo across 29 units currently listed. ## Rent Trends in Oceanside, CA Track how apartment prices are changing over time. 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