Apartments for Rent in Oceanside, CA

Prices and availability in Oceanside, CA were last updated on 23 May 2026.

The best apartments in Oceanside, CA are: The Pointe at 2316, Sofi Ocean Hills, River Oaks, zThe Dylan and Hillside Gardens.

The average rent in Oceanside, CA is $2,615.

The price range for a studio apartment in Oceanside, CA is between $2,983 and $3,013.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Oceanside, CA is between $1,200 and $5,520.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Oceanside, CA is between $2,095 and $9,917.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Oceanside, CA is between $2,569 and $18,702.

In Oceanside 42% of the housing is rented out compared to 58% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 13% of Oceanside's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 61% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 24% are single-family rentals.

The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city. In this case, the apartment buildings in Oceanside are about 39 years old, on average. Of these, 15% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 2 stories. About 94% of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, 6% are mid-rises, and none are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

Studio apartments in Oceanside are around 3% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 39% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 52% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.