Average Rent in Oceanside, CA
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, CAAvg Rent
$2,929/mo
median $2,758
market average
Cheapest
$1,895/mo
Sea View Apartments
Properties
5
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Units
51
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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.
Sea View Apartments
Leasing Office, 118 S Pacific St # 27, Oceanside, CA 92054, USA
Country Villas Apartments
283 Douglas Dr, Oceanside, CA 92058, USA
River Oaks Apartment Homes
3880 San Ramon Dr, Oceanside, CA 92057, USA
Stone Arbor
612 Los Arbolitos Blvd, Oceanside, CA 92058, USA
Mission Hills Apartments
264 Rancho Del Oro Dr, Oceanside, CA 92057, USA
Carlsbad View
3675 Barnard Dr, Oceanside, CA 92056, USA
Alta O'side
1001 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside, CA 92054, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sea View Apartments Leasing Office, 118 S Pacific St # 27, Oceanside, CA 92054, USA | $1,895 | $2,028 | $4.22/ft² | 3.4 (35) | 3 |
| 2 | Country Villas Apartments 283 Douglas Dr, Oceanside, CA 92058, USA | $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 | $2,357 | $2,562 | $3.00/ft² | 4 (88) | 20 |
| 4 | Stone Arbor 612 Los Arbolitos Blvd, Oceanside, CA 92058, USA | $2,570 | $2,637 | $2.86/ft² | 3.8 (45) | 4 |
| 5 | Mission Hills Apartments 264 Rancho Del Oro Dr, Oceanside, CA 92057, USA | $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 | $2,595 | $2,695 | $2.95/ft² | 3.7 (65) | 2 |
| 7 | Alta O'side 1001 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside, CA 92054, USA | $2,874 | $3,459 | $3.45/ft² | 4.7 (144) | 22 |
Rent & Price History by Building
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Sea View Apartments
3.4 (35)Leasing Office, 118 S Pacific St # 27, Oceanside, CA 92054, USA
Country Villas Apartments
4.2 (156)283 Douglas Dr, Oceanside, CA 92058, USA
River Oaks Apartment Homes
4 (88)3880 San Ramon Dr, Oceanside, CA 92057, USA
Stone Arbor
3.8 (45)612 Los Arbolitos Blvd, Oceanside, CA 92058, USA
Mission Hills Apartments
4.4 (148)264 Rancho Del Oro Dr, Oceanside, CA 92057, USA
Carlsbad View
3.7 (65)3675 Barnard Dr, Oceanside, CA 92056, USA
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Oceanside, CA neighborhoods
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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.
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 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.
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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 | $3,102 | +6% | -4.2% | 50 |
| San Diego, CA | $3,366 | +15% | -4.5% | 36 |
| Anaheim, CA | $2,879 | -2% | +2% | 34 |
| EL Cajon, CA | $2,268 | -23% | -13.6% | 33 |
| Hayward, CA | $2,727 | -7% | -5.3% | 32 |
| 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.
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