Luma at El Corazon
3546 Village Commercial DR,
Oceanside, CA 92056
$3,640 - $4,250
1-3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Oceanside, CA
What is the average rent in Oceanside, CA?
$2,241/month
Average Rent
642 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-0.3%
Decrease in the Last Year
Oceanside, CA Rental Market Overview
The average rent in Oceanside, CA is $2,241 per month. This is 36% higher than the national average rent price of $1,644/month, making Oceanside one of the most expensive cities in the US.
- Studio apartments in Oceanside average $1,905 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Oceanside average $2,241 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Oceanside average $2,717 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Oceanside average $3,583 or more per month.
Data Updated: June, 2026
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How much has average rent changed in Oceanside, CA?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.3%, which averages out to $6 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 June 2026
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Rent Ranges in Oceanside, CA
Last Updated June 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
1%
$700 - $1,000/month
28%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
21%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
50%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Oceanside?
Based on current rent prices, North Valley, Peacock and San Luis Rey 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, Fire Mountain and Mira Costa 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 Loma Alta, Downtown Oceanside and Ivey Ranch-Rancho Del Oro .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Oceanside, CA?
Because the average rent in Oceanside is $2,241, you’ll want to make about $7,470 per month or $89,640 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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$1,863/month
One Bedroom
$2,122/month
$2,109/month
Two Bedroom
$2,487/month
$2,654/month
Three Bedroom
$3,133/month
$4,117/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 June 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.