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Average Rent in Oceanside, CA & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 7 apartment communities in Oceanside, CA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$3,048/mo
▼ 9.7% from last month
Lowest Available
$2,349/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
7
tracked daily
Units Listed
41
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Oceanside, CA
15 listed units across 3 buildings offering 2 bed units in Oceanside, CA dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $28/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country Villas Apartments | Unit 01109, Plan 2A | $2,529 | $2,467 | $62 |
| Country Villas Apartments | Unit 01240, Plan 2A | $2,397 | $2,349 | $48 |
| River Oaks Apartment Homes | Unit 9, WYNDHAM OAKS | $2,677 | $2,634 | $43 |
| Country Villas Apartments | Unit 01254, Plan 2A | $2,429 | $2,387 | $42 |
| Country Villas Apartments | Unit 01289, Plan 2A | $2,419 | $2,377 | $42 |
| Mission Hills Apartments | Unit 01017, Plan 2C | $2,687 | $2,667 | $20 |
| Mission Hills Apartments | Unit 01019, Plan 2C | $2,817 | $2,797 | $20 |
| Mission Hills Apartments | Unit 01110, Plan 2C | $2,727 | $2,707 | $20 |
Rent by Neighborhood in Oceanside, CA
Compare average rent across Oceanside, CA neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Mountain | $3,550 | ▼ $237 | $1,995 | 3 | 28 |
| Tri-City | $2,760 | ▼ $8 | $2,495 | 1 | 2 |
| Ivey Ranch / Rancho Del Oro | $2,745 | ▲ $31 | $2,496 | 2 | 23 |
| Oceanside 92058 | $2,537 | ▼ $251 | $2,349 | 2 | 9 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Oceanside, CA?
As of August 2026, the average rent in Oceanside, CA is $3,048 per month across 7 apartment communities and 41 available units. Rents have decreased $305 (9.7%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Country Villas Apartments starting at $2,349/mo. By unit type, a 2-bedroom averages $3,048/mo.
Prices range from $2,349 to $4,416 per month. The most common price point is the $2,600 range, where 16 units are currently listed.
Oceanside, CA Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | $3,011 | - | 5 |
| June 2026 | $2,939 | -$72 | 6 |
| July 2026 | $3,040 | +$101 | 7 |
| August 2026 | $3,110 | +$70 | 7 |
The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Oceanside, CA
Rent Prices by Apartment in Oceanside, CA
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country Villas Apartments | $2,349/mo | $2,443/mo | 6 | 4.2 |
| Mission Hills Apartments | $2,599/mo | $2,712/mo | 13 | 4.4 |
| Stone Arbor | $2,671/mo | $2,671/mo | 1 | 3.8 |
| River Oaks Apartment Homes | $2,692/mo | $2,872/mo | 9 | 4 |
| Carlsbad View | $3,025/mo | $3,025/mo | 1 | 3.7 |
| Alta O'side | $3,638/mo | $3,748/mo | 7 | 4.7 |
| Pierside South Apartments | $4,241/mo | $4,321/mo | 4 | 3.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Oceanside, CA
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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
$122,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $3,048/mo.
Comfortable income
$146,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,349/mo), you need to earn at least $94,000/year.
Median household income in Oceanside, CA is $93,724 , about 36% 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) | $3,048 |
| Utilities | $799 |
| Groceries | $552 |
| Transportation | $1,904 |
| Healthcare | $929 |
| Other goods and services | $1,486 |
| Estimated total | $8,718/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.
Google Search Trends for Oceanside, CA Apartments
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