Average Rent in Oceanside, CA
12 apartment buildings, 74 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$2,958/mo
Cheapest
$2,217/mo
Properties
12
Units
74
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 12 properties in Oceanside, CA.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Oceanside, CA Rent Prices
All 12 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
The Avenue at Carlsbad
2262 Avenida Magnifica, Carlsbad, CA 92008, USA
Mission Hills Apartments
264 Rancho Del Oro Dr, Oceanside, CA 92057, USA
Carlsbad View
3675 Barnard Dr, Oceanside, CA 92056, USA
River Oaks Apartment Homes
3880 San Ramon Dr, Oceanside, CA 92057, USA
Country Villas Apartments
283 Douglas Dr, Oceanside, CA 92058, USA
Chamberlain Property Management
2653 Roosevelt St suite d, Carlsbad, CA 92008, USA
Ascend2300
2300 Rising Glen Way, Carlsbad, CA 92008, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Avenue at Carlsbad 2262 Avenida Magnifica, Carlsbad, CA 92008, USA | $2,217 | $2,853 | $3.94 | 4.2 (256) | 25 |
| 2 | Mission Hills Apartments 264 Rancho Del Oro Dr, Oceanside, CA 92057, USA | $2,449 | $2,688 | $2.73 | 4.4 (148) | 16 |
| 3 | Carlsbad View 3675 Barnard Dr, Oceanside, CA 92056, USA | $2,495 | $2,695 | $2.95 | 3.7 (65) | 2 |
| 4 | River Oaks Apartment Homes 3880 San Ramon Dr, Oceanside, CA 92057, USA | $2,515 | $2,729 | $3.17 | 4 (88) | 14 |
| 5 | Country Villas Apartments 283 Douglas Dr, Oceanside, CA 92058, USA | $2,517 | $2,628 | $2.69 | 4.2 (156) | 3 |
| 6 | Chamberlain Property Management 2653 Roosevelt St suite d, Carlsbad, CA 92008, USA | $2,545 | $2,545 | $3.64 | 3.5 (61) | 1 |
| 7 | Ascend2300 2300 Rising Glen Way, Carlsbad, CA 92008, USA | $2,836 | $3,284 | $3.03 | 3.6 (73) | 3 |
Explore Each Property
The Avenue at Carlsbad
4.2 (256)2262 Avenida Magnifica, Carlsbad, CA 92008, USA
Mission Hills Apartments
4.4 (148)264 Rancho Del Oro Dr, Oceanside, CA 92057, USA
Carlsbad View
3.7 (65)3675 Barnard Dr, Oceanside, CA 92056, USA
River Oaks Apartment Homes
4 (88)3880 San Ramon Dr, Oceanside, CA 92057, USA
Country Villas Apartments
4.2 (156)283 Douglas Dr, Oceanside, CA 92058, USA
Chamberlain Property Management
3.5 (61)2653 Roosevelt St suite d, Carlsbad, CA 92008, USA
Oceanside, CA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Oceanside, CA is $2,958 per month, based on 74 units across 12 apartment communities. Prices range from $2,217 at The Avenue at Carlsbad to $3,591 at Pierside South Apartments.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,364/mo | $2,217/mo | 5 |
| 1 Bed | $3,176/mo | $2,495/mo | 9 |
| 2 Bed | $2,927/mo | $2,449/mo | 57 |
| 3 Bed | $3,889/mo | $2,836/mo | 3 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Oceanside, CA, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Oceanside, CA averages $3,176/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $2,927/mo. At the local median household income of $93,724, that works out to 38% of gross income, above the 30 percent affordability ceiling, a stretched-budget market.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Oceanside, CA at $2,207/mo. The current tracked market average runs 34% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Oceanside, CA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Oceanside, CA?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$118,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $2,958/mo.
Comfortable income
$142,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,217/mo), you need to earn at least $89,000/year.
Median household income in Oceanside, CA is $93,724 , about 34% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Oceanside, CA
Overall prices in Oceanside, CA runs above the national average by about 11% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 110.7, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Oceanside, CA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,958 |
| Utilities | $799 |
| Groceries | $552 |
| Transportation | $1,904 |
| Healthcare | $929 |
| Other goods and services | $1,486 |
| Estimated total | $8,628/mo |
Population
172,542
Median household income
$93,724
Census median rent
$2,207/mo
Rent as % of income
34.0%
Median age
38.1
Mean commute
30 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
Compare
Nearby cities in California
How Oceanside, CA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Oceanside, CA | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $2,872 | -3% | 46 |
| San Diego, CA | $3,210 | +9% | 25 |
| Sacramento, CA | $2,284 | -23% | 25 |
| Riverside, CA | $2,536 | -14% | 25 |
| Anaheim, CA | $2,749 | -7% | 22 |
| Oakland, CA | $3,349 | +13% | 21 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Oceanside, CA?
The average rent in Oceanside, CA is $2,958 per month, based on 74 units across 12 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Oceanside, CA?
The lowest available rent in Oceanside, CA starts at $2,217 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Oceanside, CA?
1-bedroom apartments in Oceanside, CA average $3,176/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $2,495/mo across 9 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Oceanside, CA?
2-bedroom apartments in Oceanside, CA average $2,927/mo. Units start from $2,449/mo across 57 units currently listed.
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