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Average Rent in Oceanside 92008 & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 3 apartment communities in Oceanside 92008, Oceanside, CA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$3,225/mo
▲ +14.2% from last month
Lowest Available
$2,829/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
3
tracked daily
Units Listed
24
available now
Oceanside 92008 vs Oceanside, CA Average
Oceanside 92008 is more expensive the Oceanside, CA average by $267/mo (9%). The citywide average is $2,958/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Oceanside 92008?
As of May 2026, the average rent in Oceanside 92008 is $3,225 per month across 3 apartment communities and 24 available units. Rents have increased $383 (14.2%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is The Avenue at Carlsbad starting at $2,829/mo. By unit type, a 2-bedroom averages $3,225/mo.
Prices range from $2,829 to $4,855 per month. The most common price point is the $2,800 range, where 12 units are currently listed.
Oceanside 92008 Rent Price History
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Oceanside 92008
Rent Prices by Apartment in Oceanside 92008
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Avenue at Carlsbad | $2,829/mo | $2,997/mo | 19 | 4.2 |
| Ascend2300 | $2,925/mo | $2,925/mo | 1 | 3.6 |
| The Lofts at Carlsbad Village | $3,511/mo | $4,385/mo | 4 | 4.4 |
Google Search Trends for Oceanside 92008 Apartments
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Oceanside 92008
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$129,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $3,225/mo.
Comfortable income
$155,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,829/mo), you need to earn at least $113,000/year.
Median household income in Oceanside 92008 is $93,724 , about 39% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Oceanside 92008
Overall prices in Oceanside 92008 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 92008's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $3,225 |
| Utilities | $799 |
| Groceries | $552 |
| Transportation | $1,904 |
| Healthcare | $929 |
| Other goods and services | $1,486 |
| Estimated total | $8,895/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.
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