Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 30, 2026
Average rent in
Oceanside, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Oceanside, CA rent slipped 3.3% year over year, with a current median of $2,800/month. Renters are paying $95 less per month than last year, continuing a decline from the peak of $3,379 in August 2025.
Compared to national trends
Oceanside is 47.4% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median. This positions it as a pricier coastal California metro with a modest total rental inventory of 179 units.
Price ranges
Studios rent for $1,795/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,125/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,778/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $3,800/month and 4+ bedrooms at $4,500/month. Houses command a median of $3,800/month while apartments sit at $2,466/month, reflecting diverse rental options.
Neighborhood spotlight
Ivey Ranch Rancho Del Oro rents fell 31.2% year over year to $2,647/month across 16 rentals, a sharper decline than the citywide 3.3% slip. Fire Mountain also cooled by 17.0%, contrasting with Loma Alta where rents rose 6.8%.
Median rent
Median rent in Oceanside
$2,800/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Oceanside is $2,800 per month as of October 2026. This is 47% above the national average rent, or $900 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Oceanside
179
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Oceanside rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Oceanside, CA
Average rent prices in Oceanside have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Oceanside, CA
Rent prices in Oceanside vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Oceanside is $2,466, whereas a house costs $3,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Oceanside run $2,199 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,648.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,795 | 5% | 4% | |
1 bedroom | $2,125 | 1% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $2,778 | 2% |  3% | |
3 bedroom | $3,800 | 8% | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $4,500 | 3% | 2% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Oceanside | $2,775 | |
East Side Capistrano | $2,995 | |
Fire Mountain | $2,550 | |
Guajome | $3,372 | |
Ivey Ranch Rancho Del Oro | $2,647 | |
Loma Alta | $2,350 | |
Mira Costa | $2,997 | |
North Valley | $3,250 | |
San Luis Rey | $2,558 | |
South Oceanside | $3,195 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,466 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,000 | No Change | 4% | |
Houses | $3,800 | 3% | 2% | |
Rooms | $1,500 | 13% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,795
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,125
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,778
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,800
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,500
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
2%
Downtown Oceanside
Average rent
$2,775
San Luis Rey
Average rent
$2,558
Mira Costa
Average rent
$2,997
North Valley
Average rent
$3,250
Loma Alta
Average rent
$2,350
South Oceanside
Average rent
$3,195
Guajome
Average rent
$3,372
Ivey Ranch Rancho Del Oro
Average rent
$2,647
Fire Mountain
Average rent
$2,550
East Side Capistrano
Average rent
$2,995
Apartments
Average rent
$2,466
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$3,000
Last year
4%
Houses
Average rent
$3,800
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
13%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Oceanside, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Oceanside, CA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Oceanside and Carlsbad by all bedroom counts and property types.
Oceanside
47%higher than the national median
105%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Oceanside, CA is 28% lower than the median rent in Carlsbad, CA.
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4%$4,099
5%$3,195
1%$6,200
25%$3,199
7%$2,550
43%$2,650
4%Discover rentals in Oceanside, CA
5d+ ago
San Luis Rey house for rent in Oceanside
3784 Nectarine Cir #4, Oceanside, CA 92058
1 bed
1 bath
$1,250
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Oct 9
22h ago
180 Canyon Dr, Oceanside, CA 92054
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,995–$2,450
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
10h ago
4398 Rainier Way, Oceanside, CA 92058
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,100–$3,325
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
550 Los Arbolitos Blvd, Oceanside, CA 92058
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,288–$5,686
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
South Oceanside house for rent in Oceanside
1636 S Pacific St, Oceanside, CA 92054
4 beds
4.5 baths
$14,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Oct 5
5d+ ago
Downtown Oceanside condo for rent in Oceanside
624 N Clementine St #B, Oceanside, CA 92054
3 beds
2 baths
$9,100
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Jan 9
5d+ ago
South Oceanside house for rent in Oceanside
1724 S Horne St #NA, Oceanside, CA 92054
3 beds
2 baths
$9,000
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Nov 20
5d+ ago
South Oceanside house for rent in Oceanside
2 beds
2 baths
$8,100
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
8h ago
Verified
283 Douglas Dr, Oceanside, CA 92058
2–3 beds
2 baths
$2,509–$3,039
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
3402 Piazza De Oro Way, Oceanside, CA 92056
2–3 beds
2–3 baths
$3,617–$4,555
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
264 Rancho Del Oro Dr, Oceanside, CA 92057
2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,427–$2,857
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
1022 Tait St, Oceanside, CA 92054
Studio
1 bath
$2,900
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
264 Rancho Del Oro Dr, Oceanside, CA 92057
2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,427–$2,857
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
283 Douglas Dr, Oceanside, CA 92058
2–3 beds
2 baths
$2,509–$3,039
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
3402 Piazza De Oro Way, Oceanside, CA 92056
2–3 beds
2–3 baths
$3,617–$4,555
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
707 707 - 709 Eaton Street, Oceanside, CA 92054
Studio
1 bath
$2,150
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
264 Rancho Del Oro Dr, Oceanside, CA 92057
2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,427–$2,857
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3402 Piazza De Oro Way, Oceanside, CA 92056
2–3 beds
2 baths
Call for price
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$4,400
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
1h ago
421 N Weitzel St, Oceanside, CA 92054
1 bed
1 bath
$2,250
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Oceanside, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Oceanside rental market.
How much is rent in Oceanside?
The average rent in Oceanside is $2,800 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Oceanside?
Average rent prices in Oceanside have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.
How does Oceanside rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Oceanside is 47% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $900 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Oceanside?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Oceanside are Loma Alta ($2,350/mo), Fire Mountain ($2,550/mo), and San Luis Rey ($2,558/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Oceanside?
To comfortably afford rent in Oceanside, you'd need to earn approximately $112,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Oceanside?
April offers the lowest rents in Oceanside, running about 11% below August prices, which see the highest costs. November stands out as the least competitive month with lower demand, while May and June bring higher competition.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).