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Rental Market Trends in Oceanside, CA

What is the average rent in Oceanside, CA?

$2,213/month

Average Rent

640 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2.1%

Increase in the Last Year

As of March 2026, the average rent in Oceanside, CA is $2,213 per month. This is 36% higher than the national average rent price of $1,626/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 $1,843 per month for a studio, $2,213 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,686 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,398 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,843/month
462 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,213/month
640 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,686/month
909 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,398/month
1,246 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,311/month
675 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,629/month
993 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,388/month
1,660 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,580/month
2,215 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,526/month
670 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,994/month
1,036 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$5,285/month
1,626 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,796/month
1,148 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$6,030/month
1,598 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Oceanside, CA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.1%, which averages out to $47 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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Rent Ranges in Oceanside, CA
Last Updated March 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
30% $1,001 - $1,500/month
21% $1,501 - $2,000/month
47% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Oceanside?

Based on current rent prices, Tri-City, Loma Alta and Ellerys Loma Alta are the most affordable neighborhoods in Oceanside.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Tri-City
$2,083/month
756 Sq Ft
Loma Alta
$2,158/month
728 Sq Ft
Ellerys Loma Alta
$2,180/month
759 Sq Ft
Driftwood Terrace
$2,249/month
786 Sq Ft
Peacock
$2,256/month
549 Sq Ft
North Valley
$2,297/month
666 Sq Ft
Rancho Tuscana
$2,311/month
773 Sq Ft
El Camino Estates
$2,315/month
644 Sq Ft
Mira Costa
$2,326/month
713 Sq Ft
Ivey Ranch-Rancho Del Oro
$2,413/month
722 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Oceanside?

Based on current rent prices, Downtown Oceanside, Ocean Hills and San Luis Rey are the most expensive neighborhoods in Oceanside.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Oceanside
$3,211/month
756 Sq Ft
Ocean Hills
$2,503/month
674 Sq Ft
San Luis Rey
$2,427/month
722 Sq Ft
Ivey Ranch-Rancho Del Oro
$2,413/month
722 Sq Ft
Mira Costa
$2,326/month
713 Sq Ft
El Camino Estates
$2,315/month
644 Sq Ft
Rancho Tuscana
$2,311/month
773 Sq Ft
North Valley
$2,297/month
666 Sq Ft
Peacock
$2,256/month
549 Sq Ft
Driftwood Terrace
$2,249/month
786 Sq Ft

Which Oceanside neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Oceanside with the most apartments available are Downtown Oceanside, Mira Costa and Ivey Ranch-Rancho Del Oro .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Oceanside
$3,211/month
756 Sq Ft
Mira Costa
$2,326/month
713 Sq Ft
Ivey Ranch-Rancho Del Oro
$2,413/month
722 Sq Ft
San Luis Rey
$2,427/month
722 Sq Ft
Loma Alta
$2,158/month
728 Sq Ft
El Camino Estates
$2,315/month
644 Sq Ft
North Valley
$2,297/month
666 Sq Ft
Driftwood Terrace
$2,249/month
786 Sq Ft
Ocean Hills
$2,503/month
674 Sq Ft
Peacock
$2,256/month
549 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 $2,213, you’ll want to make about $7,376 per month or $88,512 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

Tri-City

Oceanside, CA

Downtown Oceanside

Oceanside, CA

Studio
$1,585/month
$1,828/month
One Bedroom
$1,939/month
$2,081/month
Two Bedroom
$2,226/month
$2,679/month
Three Bedroom
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$3,688/month
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Luma at El Corazon

Luma at El Corazon

3546 Village Commercial DR,
Oceanside, CA 92056

$3,005 - $4,050

1-3 Beds

Riverview Springs

Riverview Springs

4398 Rainier Way,
Oceanside, CA 92058

$2,295 - $3,325

1-3 Beds

NV Lofts

NV Lofts

1559 N Santa Fe Ave,
Vista, CA 92084

$1,995 - $3,180

Studio - 2 Beds

Alta Oceanside

Alta Oceanside

1001 N Coast Hwy,
Oceanside, CA 92054

$2,894 - $7,501 Total Monthly Price

1-3 Beds

Property Management Companies in Oceanside, CA

CONAM Management Corporation
CONAM Management Corporation
  • 168

    Communities

  • 29,078

    Units

  • 84

    Cities

11 Communities in Oceanside
Greystar
Greystar
  • 3,474

    Communities

  • 956,534

    Units

  • 896

    Cities

10 Communities in Oceanside
Sunrise Management
Sunrise Management
  • 91

    Communities

  • 10,116

    Units

  • 38

    Cities

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

    Communities

  • 15,185

    Units

  • 22

    Cities

3 Communities in Oceanside
Torrey Pines Property Management
Torrey Pines Property Management
  • 29

    Communities

  • 1,650

    Units

  • 11

    Cities

3 Communities in Oceanside
AMC
AMC
  • 624

    Communities

  • 125,068

    Units

  • 245

    Cities

2 Communities in Oceanside
Liberty Military Housing
Liberty Military Housing
  • 12

    Communities

  • 5,930

    Units

  • 9

    Cities

2 Communities in Oceanside
Hanken Cono Assad & Co., Inc.
Hanken Cono Assad & Co., Inc.
  • 24

    Communities

  • 3,042

    Units

  • 8

    Cities

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 February 2026.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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