Luma at El Corazon
3546 Village Commercial DR,
Oceanside, CA 92056
$3,590 - $4,335
1-3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Oceanside, CA
What is the average rent in Oceanside, CA?
$2,185/month
Average Rent
642 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+1.2%
Increase in the Last Year
As of September 2025, the average rent in Oceanside, CA is $2,185 per month. This is 33% higher than the national average rent price of $1,639/month, making Oceanside one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Oceanside, you can expect to pay about $1,853 per month for a studio, $2,185 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,695 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,304 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Oceanside, CA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.2%, which averages out to $27 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Oceanside?
Based on current rent prices, North Valley, Loma Alta and El Camino Estates are the most affordable neighborhoods in Oceanside.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Oceanside?
Based on current rent prices, Downtown Oceanside, San Luis Rey and Ivey Ranch-Rancho Del Oro are the most expensive neighborhoods in Oceanside.
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Which Oceanside neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Oceanside with the most apartments available are Downtown Oceanside, Loma Alta and San Luis Rey .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Oceanside, CA?
Because the average rent in Oceanside is $2,185, you’ll want to make about $7,283 per month or $87,396 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Oceanside, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Oceanside, CA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
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$1,852/month
One Bedroom
$2,110/month
$2,125/month
Two Bedroom
$2,458/month
$2,641/month
Three Bedroom
$2,891/month
$4,002/month
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in September 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.