Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on May 2, 2026

Average rent in
Oceanside, CA

Last updated on May 2, 2026

Last updated on May 2, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Oceanside, CA is $2,995. This is +54%, or $1,046, higher than the national average.

$2.59

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,995

increased by5%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

204

for rent on Zumper.com

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Oceanside, CA is $2,995. This is +54%, or $1,046, higher than the national average.

$2.59

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

3%
48%
32%
10%
6%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

57%
43%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Oceanside, CA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Oceanside, CA have decreased by 3% in the last month and have increased by 5% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Oceanside, CA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Oceanside, CA is $2,500. A 1-bedroom apartment in Oceanside, CA costs about $2,200 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,680. Houses for rent in Oceanside, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,825.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,185

6%

1%

2 bedroom

$2,800

No Change

4%

3 bedroom

$3,897

2%

4%

4 bedroom

$4,900

6%

8%

Studio

$2,012

6%

15%

Studio

Average rent

$2,012

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

15%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,185

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,897

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,900

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

8%

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.

Compare rent prices in Oceanside, CA to other cities

Median rent prices in Oceanside, CA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Carlsbad, CA.

Oceanside

Median rent price$2,995
increased by54%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,750
increased by92%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Oceanside, CA is 20% lower than the median rent in Carlsbad, CA.

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2d ago

7.8

Very good

2432 Papyrus Ct.

2432 Papyrus Ct, Oceanside, CA 92054

1 bed

1 bath

$1,400–$1,600

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CLNY - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

CLNY

1207 S El Camino Real, Oceanside, CA 92054

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,950–$2,850

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237 S Ditmar St #B, Oceanside, CA 92054

2 beds

1.5 baths

$2,200

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5d+ ago

Loma Alta condo for rent in Oceanside

2 beds

1 bath

$2,195

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RW Clementine Street - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

RW Clementine Street

505 N Clementine St, Oceanside, CA 92054

2 beds

1 bath

$2,199

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19h ago

8.5

Very good

Riverview Springs

4398 Rainier Way, Oceanside, CA 92058

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$2,200–$3,330

Price drop

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1230 Division - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

1230 Division

1230 Division St, Oceanside, CA 92054

2 beds

2 baths

$2,250

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