Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 15, 2026
Average rent in
Oceanside, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Oceanside rent stands today
Oceanside, CA rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $2,995/month. Month over month, rents increased 2.1%, reversing the modest $96 decline seen over the past year.
Vs. national rents
Oceanside rents run roughly 1.6 times the $1,900/month national median, placing it among pricier coastal metros with a total of 188 rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios in Oceanside rent for about $1,948/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,200/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,800/month, with 4+ bedrooms reaching $4,500/month. Houses command a median of $3,850/month while apartments are lower at $2,595/month, reflecting the city's diverse inventory.
Neighborhood spotlight
Morro Hills rents rose 32.4% year over year to $2,549/month across 22 rentals, contrasting with the citywide flat trend. Meanwhile, Ocean Hills saw a decline of -22.6% to $3,795/month, showing divergent neighborhood dynamics.
Median rent
Median rent in Oceanside
$2,995/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Oceanside is $2,995 per month as of September 2026. This is 58% above the national average rent, or $1,095 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Oceanside
188
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Oceanside rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Oceanside, CA
Average rent prices in Oceanside have increased by 2% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $2,595, whereas a house costs $3,850. 1-bedroom apartments in Oceanside run $2,295 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,668.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,947 | No Change |  5% | |
1 bedroom | $2,200 | 3% | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $2,800 | 1% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $3,597 | 2% |  4% | |
4 bedroom | $4,500 | 9% | 9% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Oceanside | $2,995 | |
East Side Capistrano | $3,295 | |
Guajome | $3,195 | |
Ivey Ranch Rancho Del Oro | $3,082 | |
Lake Park | $2,870 | |
Loma Alta | $2,462 | |
Mira Costa | $2,800 | |
North Valley | $2,872 | |
San Luis Rey | $2,728 | |
South Oceanside | $3,950 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,595 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $3,100 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,850 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,600 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,947
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,597
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,500
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
9%
Downtown Oceanside
Average rent
$2,995
San Luis Rey
Average rent
$2,728
Loma Alta
Average rent
$2,462
Mira Costa
Average rent
$2,800
North Valley
Average rent
$2,872
South Oceanside
Average rent
$3,950
Ivey Ranch Rancho Del Oro
Average rent
$3,082
East Side Capistrano
Average rent
$3,295
Guajome
Average rent
$3,195
Lake Park
Average rent
$2,870
Apartments
Average rent
$2,595
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$3,100
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$3,850
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
1%
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
58%higher than the national median
100%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Oceanside, CA is 21% lower than the median rent in Carlsbad, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$3,800
4%$6,800
18%$4,980
1%$2,570
3%$2,400
5%$2,895
5%$3,848
4%$3,225
3%$4,850
48%$3,167
2%$2,695
20%$2,669
2%Discover rentals in Oceanside, CA
5d+ ago
San Luis Rey house for rent in Oceanside
4512 Arbor Glen Way, Oceanside, CA 92057
4 beds
2.5 baths
$1,100
House for rent
Available Sep 15
5d+ ago
Peacock apartment for rent in Oceanside
4 beds
2.5 baths
$1,100
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
North Valley house for rent in Oceanside
4962 Stephanie Pl, Oceanside, CA 92057
4 beds
2 baths
$1,300
House for rent
Available Sep 3
5d+ ago
North Valley house for rent in Oceanside
4605 Marblehead Bay Dr, Oceanside, CA 92057
5 beds
2 baths
$1,300
House for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
South Oceanside house for rent in Oceanside
1636 S Pacific St, Oceanside, CA 92054
4 beds
4.5 baths
$14,000
House for rent
Available Oct 5
5d+ ago
South Oceanside house for rent in Oceanside
3 Saint Malo Bch, Oceanside, CA 92054
4 beds
4 baths
$10,700
House for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Oceanside condo for rent in Oceanside
624 N Clementine St #B, Oceanside, CA 92054
3 beds
2 baths
$9,300
Condo for rent
Available Sep 3
5d+ ago
South Oceanside townhouse for rent in Oceanside
1562 Vista Del Mar Way #1, Oceanside, CA 92054
3 beds
3.5 baths
$9,000
House for rent
Available Oct 1
13h ago
Verified
3402 Piazza De Oro Way, Oceanside, CA 92056
2–3 beds
2–3 baths
$3,344–$3,998
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
283 Douglas Dr, Oceanside, CA 92058
2 beds
2 baths
$2,219–$2,647
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
264 Rancho Del Oro Dr, Oceanside, CA 92057
2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,609–$2,899
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
1224 S Pacific St, Oceanside, CA 92054
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,595–$3,495
Price drop
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
3402 Piazza De Oro Way, Oceanside, CA 92056
2–3 beds
2–3 baths
$3,344–$3,998
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
283 Douglas Dr, Oceanside, CA 92058
2 beds
2 baths
$2,219–$2,647
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
264 Rancho Del Oro Dr, Oceanside, CA 92057
2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,609–$2,899
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$4,500
$4,000
Price drop
House for rent
Available Oct 1
13h ago
Verified
3402 Piazza De Oro Way, Oceanside, CA 92056
2–3 beds
2–3 baths
$3,344–$3,998
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
264 Rancho Del Oro Dr, Oceanside, CA 92057
2 beds
2 baths
$2,729–$2,899
Price drop
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$3,300
$2,970
Price drop
Condo for rent
Available Aug 22
13h ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$4,995
House 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 $2,995 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Oceanside?
Average rent prices in Oceanside have increased by 2% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Oceanside rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Oceanside is 58% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,095 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Oceanside?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Oceanside are Loma Alta ($2,462/mo), San Luis Rey ($2,728/mo), and Mira Costa ($2,800/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Oceanside?
To comfortably afford rent in Oceanside, you'd need to earn approximately $120,000/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).