Average Rent in Oceanside, CA
6 apartment buildings, 43 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$2,871/mo
market average
Cheapest
$2,350/mo
River Oaks Apartment Homes
Properties
6
tracked daily
Units
43
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 6 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 6 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
River Oaks Apartment Homes
3880 San Ramon Dr, Oceanside, CA 92057, USA
Country Villas Apartments
283 Douglas Dr, Oceanside, CA 92058, USA
Carlsbad View
3675 Barnard Dr, Oceanside, CA 92056, USA
Mission Hills Apartments
264 Rancho Del Oro Dr, Oceanside, CA 92057, USA
Stone Arbor
612 Los Arbolitos Blvd, Oceanside, CA 92058, USA
Pierside South Apartments
115 N Cleveland St, Oceanside, CA 92054, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | River Oaks Apartment Homes 3880 San Ramon Dr, Oceanside, CA 92057, USA | $2,350 | $2,692 | $3.14 | 4 (88) | 14 |
| 2 | Country Villas Apartments 283 Douglas Dr, Oceanside, CA 92058, USA | $2,439 | $2,561 | $2.60 | 4.2 (156) | 7 |
| 3 | Carlsbad View 3675 Barnard Dr, Oceanside, CA 92056, USA | $2,445 | $2,620 | $2.86 | 3.7 (65) | 2 |
| 4 | Mission Hills Apartments 264 Rancho Del Oro Dr, Oceanside, CA 92057, USA | $2,627 | $2,772 | $2.81 | 4.4 (148) | 12 |
| 5 | Stone Arbor 612 Los Arbolitos Blvd, Oceanside, CA 92058, USA | $2,681 | $2,856 | $4.62 | 3.8 (45) | 3 |
| 6 | Pierside South Apartments 115 N Cleveland St, Oceanside, CA 92054, USA | $3,724 | $4,150 | $4.60 | 3.8 (51) | 5 |
Explore Each Property
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
Carlsbad View
3.7 (65)3675 Barnard Dr, Oceanside, CA 92056, USA
Mission Hills Apartments
4.4 (148)264 Rancho Del Oro Dr, Oceanside, CA 92057, USA
Stone Arbor
3.8 (45)612 Los Arbolitos Blvd, Oceanside, CA 92058, USA
Pierside South Apartments
3.8 (51)115 N Cleveland St, Oceanside, CA 92054, USA
Oceanside, CA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Oceanside, CA is $2,871 per month, based on 43 units across 6 apartment communities. Prices range from $2,350 at River Oaks Apartment Homes to $3,724 at Pierside South Apartments.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed | $2,992/mo | $2,350/mo | 5 |
| 2 Bed | $2,845/mo | $2,439/mo | 37 |
| 3 Bed | $3,206/mo | $3,206/mo | 1 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Building Economics
How much do Oceanside, CA apartments earn?
The 5 buildings we can estimate generate about $1.9M in rental revenue per month ($23M a year). Estimated from each building's unit-level listing and leasing activity.
| Building | Est. Monthly Revenue | Est. Occupancy | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.Mission Hills Apartments | $718K/mo | 96% | 282 |
| 2.Country Villas Apartments | $458K/mo | 96% | 180 |
| 3.River Oaks Apartment Homes | $409K/mo | 92% | 168 |
| 4.Pierside South Apartments | $199K/mo | 92% | 66 |
| 5.Stone Arbor | $95K/mo | 92% | 36 |
Research estimates from listing activity, not operator financials. Click any building for the full revenue breakdown and methodology.
Market Context
Who rents in Oceanside, CA, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Oceanside, CA averages $2,992/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $2,845/mo. At the local median household income of $93,724, that works out to 37% 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 30% 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
$115,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,871/mo.
Comfortable income
$138,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,350/mo), you need to earn at least $94,000/year.
Median household income in Oceanside, CA is $93,724 , about 32% 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) | $2,871 |
| Utilities | $799 |
| Groceries | $552 |
| Transportation | $1,904 |
| Healthcare | $929 |
| Other goods and services | $1,486 |
| Estimated total | $8,541/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 | $2,974 | +4% | 42 |
| Anaheim, CA | $2,865 | 0% | 32 |
| San Diego, CA | $3,166 | +10% | 26 |
| Riverside, CA | $2,560 | -11% | 25 |
| Sacramento, CA | $2,360 | -18% | 24 |
| Oakland, CA | $3,577 | +25% | 20 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Oceanside, CA?
The average rent in Oceanside, CA is $2,871 per month, based on 43 units across 6 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Oceanside, CA?
The lowest available rent in Oceanside, CA starts at $2,350 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Oceanside, CA?
1-bedroom apartments in Oceanside, CA average $2,992/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $2,350/mo across 5 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Oceanside, CA?
2-bedroom apartments in Oceanside, CA average $2,845/mo. Units start from $2,439/mo across 37 units currently listed.
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