Alta Oceanside
1001 N Coast Hwy,
Oceanside, CA 92054
$2,840 - $4,818
1-3 Beds
$2,172/month
Average Rent
642 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+1.2%
Increase in the Last Year
As of October 2025, the average rent in Oceanside, CA is $2,172 per month. This is 33% higher than the national average rent price of $1,630/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 $1,844 per month for a studio, $2,172 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,650 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,297 or more.
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.2%, which averages out to $27 more per month.
Based on current rent prices, Loma Alta, North Valley and Ellerys Loma Alta are the most affordable neighborhoods in Oceanside.
Based on current rent prices, Downtown Oceanside, El Camino Estates and East Side Capistrano are the most expensive neighborhoods in Oceanside.
The neighborhoods in Oceanside with the most apartments available are Downtown Oceanside, Loma Alta and Mira Costa .
Because the average rent in Oceanside is $2,172, you’ll want to make about $7,240 per month or $86,880 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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