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Rental Market Trends in Oceanside, CA

What is the average rent in Oceanside, CA?

$2,196/month

Average Rent

642 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2%

Increase in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in Oceanside, CA is $2,196 per month. This is 35% higher than the national average rent price of $1,624/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 $1,846 per month for a studio, $2,196 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,648 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,282 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,846/month
464 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,196/month
642 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,648/month
910 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,282/month
1,251 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,820/month
387 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,796/month
1,076 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,396/month
1,594 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,495/month
2,386 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$4,046/month
1,093 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$5,069/month
1,565 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,390/month
979 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$5,128/month
1,588 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Oceanside, CA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2%, which averages out to $43 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated January 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Oceanside, CA
Last Updated January 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Oceanside, CA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
1% $700 - $1,000/month
29% $1,001 - $1,500/month
21% $1,501 - $2,000/month
48% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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  • Most Available

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Oceanside?

Based on current rent prices, Loma Alta, Driftwood Terrace and El Camino Estates are the most affordable neighborhoods in Oceanside.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Loma Alta
$2,039/month
593 Sq Ft
Driftwood Terrace
$2,217/month
780 Sq Ft
El Camino Estates
$2,328/month
678 Sq Ft
Mira Costa
$2,329/month
752 Sq Ft
San Luis Rey
$2,352/month
721 Sq Ft
East Side Capistrano
$2,427/month
669 Sq Ft
Oceana Mission
$2,457/month
703 Sq Ft
Ivey Ranch-Rancho Del Oro
$2,462/month
702 Sq Ft
Downtown Oceanside
$2,676/month
661 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Oceanside?

Based on current rent prices, Downtown Oceanside, Ivey Ranch-Rancho Del Oro and Oceana Mission are the most expensive neighborhoods in Oceanside.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Oceanside
$2,676/month
661 Sq Ft
Ivey Ranch-Rancho Del Oro
$2,462/month
702 Sq Ft
Oceana Mission
$2,457/month
703 Sq Ft
East Side Capistrano
$2,427/month
669 Sq Ft
San Luis Rey
$2,352/month
721 Sq Ft
Mira Costa
$2,329/month
752 Sq Ft
El Camino Estates
$2,328/month
678 Sq Ft
Driftwood Terrace
$2,217/month
780 Sq Ft
Loma Alta
$2,039/month
593 Sq Ft

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 .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Oceanside
$2,676/month
661 Sq Ft
Loma Alta
$2,039/month
593 Sq Ft
San Luis Rey
$2,352/month
721 Sq Ft
Ivey Ranch-Rancho Del Oro
$2,462/month
702 Sq Ft
Mira Costa
$2,329/month
752 Sq Ft
Oceana Mission
$2,457/month
703 Sq Ft
El Camino Estates
$2,328/month
678 Sq Ft
Driftwood Terrace
$2,217/month
780 Sq Ft
East Side Capistrano
$2,427/month
669 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Oceanside, CA?

Because the average rent in Oceanside is $2,196, you’ll want to make about $7,320 per month or $87,840 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.

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Oceanside, CA

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Apartment Averages

Loma Alta

Oceanside, CA

Downtown Oceanside

Oceanside, CA

Studio
$1,742/month
$1,824/month
One Bedroom
$2,004/month
$2,079/month
Two Bedroom
$2,358/month
$2,616/month
Three Bedroom
$2,597/month
$3,686/month
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Luma at El Corazon

3546 Village Commercial DR,
Oceanside, CA 92056

$2,845 - $4,050

1-3 Beds

Alta Oceanside

Alta Oceanside

1001 N Coast Hwy,
Oceanside, CA 92054

$2,795 - $4,499

1-3 Beds

NV Lofts

NV Lofts

1559 N Santa Fe Ave,
Vista, CA 92084

$1,995 - $3,170

Studio - 2 Beds

Riverview Springs

Riverview Springs

4398 Rainier Way,
Oceanside, CA 92058

$2,750 - $3,465

1-3 Beds

Property Management Companies in Oceanside, CA

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  • 951,526

    Units

  • 887

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10 Communities in Oceanside
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CONAM Management Corporation
  • 161

    Communities

  • 28,317

    Units

  • 81

    Cities

10 Communities in Oceanside
Sunrise Management
Sunrise Management
  • 79

    Communities

  • 9,026

    Units

  • 35

    Cities

4 Communities in Oceanside
AMC
AMC
  • 645

    Communities

  • 127,319

    Units

  • 251

    Cities

3 Communities in Oceanside
Prime Administration, LLC
Prime Administration, LLC
  • 28

    Communities

  • 15,185

    Units

  • 22

    Cities

3 Communities in Oceanside
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Torrey Pines Property Management
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  • 1,699

    Units

  • 10

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3 Communities in Oceanside
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  • 6,310

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  • 10

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2 Communities in Oceanside
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2 Communities in Oceanside

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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 November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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