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Rental Market Trends in Oceanside, CA

What is the average rent in Oceanside, CA?

$2,221/month

Average Rent

642 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.5%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Oceanside, CA is $2,221 per month. This is 35% higher than the national average rent price of $1,641/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 $2,003 per month for a studio, $2,221 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,715 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,511 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,003/month
476 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,221/month
642 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,715/month
915 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,511/month
1,249 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,213/month
418 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,765/month
1,017 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,429/month
1,629 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$6,177/month
2,448 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,558/month
655 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,842/month
1,105 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,460/month
1,486 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,695/month
1,164 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,860/month
1,500 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$6,540/month
1,859 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Oceanside, CA?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.5%, which averages out to $10 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated April 2026
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Rent Ranges in Oceanside, CA
Last Updated April 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
49% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Oceanside?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Ellerys Loma Alta
$2,162/month
753 Sq Ft
El Camino Estates
$2,195/month
658 Sq Ft
Mira Costa
$2,258/month
689 Sq Ft
North Valley
$2,282/month
675 Sq Ft
Rancho Tuscana
$2,388/month
773 Sq Ft
Peacock
$2,404/month
566 Sq Ft
Guajome Park Estates
$2,404/month
566 Sq Ft
San Luis Rey
$2,410/month
717 Sq Ft
Oceana
$2,447/month
728 Sq Ft
Oceana Mission
$2,457/month
726 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Oceanside?

Based on current rent prices, Downtown Oceanside, Fire Mountain and Loma Alta are the most expensive neighborhoods in Oceanside.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Oceanside
$3,351/month
786 Sq Ft
Fire Mountain
$2,971/month
680 Sq Ft
Loma Alta
$2,549/month
705 Sq Ft
Ivey Ranch-Rancho Del Oro
$2,513/month
707 Sq Ft
Oceana Mission
$2,457/month
726 Sq Ft
Oceana
$2,447/month
728 Sq Ft
San Luis Rey
$2,410/month
717 Sq Ft
Peacock
$2,404/month
566 Sq Ft
Guajome Park Estates
$2,404/month
566 Sq Ft
Rancho Tuscana
$2,388/month
773 Sq Ft

Which Oceanside neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Oceanside with the most apartments available are Loma Alta, San Luis Rey and Downtown Oceanside .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Loma Alta
$2,549/month
705 Sq Ft
San Luis Rey
$2,410/month
717 Sq Ft
Downtown Oceanside
$3,351/month
786 Sq Ft
Ivey Ranch-Rancho Del Oro
$2,513/month
707 Sq Ft
Mira Costa
$2,258/month
689 Sq Ft
Fire Mountain
$2,971/month
680 Sq Ft
North Valley
$2,282/month
675 Sq Ft
El Camino Estates
$2,195/month
658 Sq Ft
Oceana Mission
$2,457/month
726 Sq Ft
Ellerys Loma Alta
$2,162/month
753 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 $2,221, you’ll want to make about $7,403 per month or $88,836 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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How does Oceanside, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

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Apartment Averages

Ellerys Loma Alta

Oceanside, CA

Downtown Oceanside

Oceanside, CA

Studio
-
$1,871/month
One Bedroom
-
$2,091/month
Two Bedroom
-
$2,653/month
Three Bedroom
-
$3,740/month
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Luma at El Corazon

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3546 Village Commercial DR,
Oceanside, CA 92056

$2,790 - $4,050

1-3 Beds

Riverview Springs

Riverview Springs

4398 Rainier Way,
Oceanside, CA 92058

$2,200 - $3,505

1-3 Beds

NV Lofts

NV Lofts

1559 N Santa Fe Ave,
Vista, CA 92084

$1,995 - $3,170

Studio - 2 Beds

Alta Oceanside

Alta Oceanside

1001 N Coast Hwy,
Oceanside, CA 92054

$2,954 - $7,321 Total Monthly Price

1-3 Beds

Property Management Companies in Oceanside, CA

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CONAM Management Corporation
CONAM Management Corporation
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  • 29,662

    Units

  • 86

    Cities

11 Communities in Oceanside
Sunrise Management
Sunrise Management
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    Communities

  • 10,332

    Units

  • 38

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

  • 15,185

    Units

  • 22

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3 Communities in Oceanside
Torrey Pines Property Management
Torrey Pines Property Management
  • 28

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  • 1,649

    Units

  • 10

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3 Communities in Oceanside
AMC
AMC
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  • 122,341

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2 Communities in Oceanside
Liberty Military Housing
Liberty Military Housing
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2 Communities in Oceanside
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Hanken Cono Assad & Co., Inc.
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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 February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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