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Last updated on June 17, 2026
Average rent in
Oceanside, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 17, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Oceanside rent stands today
Oceanside, CA rent rose 11.0% year over year, with a current median of $3,108/month. Renters are paying $278 more per month on average than last year, extending the upward trend despite being 5.8% below the peak from August 2025.
Vs. national rents
Oceanside runs roughly 1.6× the $1,950/month national median, placing it among pricier coastal metros. The market offers 221 total rentals, reflecting a moderate inventory size for this price tier.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Oceanside rent for $1,950/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,300/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,795/month, while 3-bedrooms and 4+ bedrooms rise to $4,100/month and $4,500/month respectively, providing a broad spectrum of options across bedroom sizes.
Neighborhood spotlight
South Oceanside rents climbed 18.0% year over year to $4,073/month, outpacing the citywide 11.0% rise. In contrast, Ocean Hills saw a decline of -34.1% to $2,865/month, showing significant local variation within Oceanside.
Median rent
Median rent in Oceanside
$3,107/mo
11%vs previous year
The average rent in Oceanside is $3,107 per month as of June 2026. This is 59% above the national average rent, or $1,157 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Oceanside
221
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 3% over the last month and have increased by 11% 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 $2,499, whereas a house costs $4,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Oceanside run $2,295 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,599.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,950 | 3% | 13% | |
1 bedroom | $2,300 | 2% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $2,795 | No Change | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $4,100 | No Change | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $4,500 |  8% | 13% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Oceanside | $2,995 | |
East Side Capistrano | $2,150 | |
Fire Mountain | $2,800 | |
Guajome | $4,200 | |
Ivey Ranch Rancho Del Oro | $3,980 | |
Loma Alta | $2,375 | |
Mira Costa | $2,715 | |
North Valley | $3,050 | |
San Luis Rey | $2,900 | |
South Oceanside | $4,072 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,499 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,700 | 6% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,100 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,450 | 6% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
13%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,795
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,100
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,500
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
13%
Downtown Oceanside
Average rent
$2,995
San Luis Rey
Average rent
$2,900
Mira Costa
Average rent
$2,715
Loma Alta
Average rent
$2,375
North Valley
Average rent
$3,050
Ivey Ranch Rancho Del Oro
Average rent
$3,980
South Oceanside
Average rent
$4,072
Guajome
Average rent
$4,200
East Side Capistrano
Average rent
$2,150
Fire Mountain
Average rent
$2,800
Apartments
Average rent
$2,499
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$3,700
Last 30 days
6%
Houses
Average rent
$4,100
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
6%
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
59%higher than the national median
92%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Oceanside, CA is 17% lower than the median rent in Carlsbad, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$3,750
13%$7,172
25%$5,750
13%$2,450
2%$2,450
26%$2,574
5%$4,395
12%$3,150
3%$8,800
1%$3,200
4%$2,847
31%$2,695
1%Discover rentals in Oceanside, CA
5d+ ago
Ivey Ranch - Rancho Del Oro house for rent in Oceanside
4760 Sandalwood Way, Oceanside, CA 92057
1 bed
1 bath
$1,200
House for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
2432 Papyrus Ct, Oceanside, CA 92054
1 bed
1 bath
$1,400
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
East Side Capistrano apartment for rent in Oceanside
2 beds
1 bath
$2,150
Apartment for rent
Available May 30
1d ago
550 Los Arbolitos Blvd, Oceanside, CA 92058
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,199–$4,236
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
San Luis Rey house for rent in Oceanside
4397 Cadence Way, Oceanside, CA 92057
5 beds
3 baths
$16,000
House for rent
Available May 31
3d 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 Apr 24
3d ago
Downtown Oceanside condo for rent in Oceanside
624 N Clementine St #B, Oceanside, CA 92054
3 beds
2 baths
$11,300
Condo for rent
Available Jul 1
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
6h ago
Verified
3402 Piazza De Oro Way, Oceanside, CA 92056
2–3 beds
2–3 baths
$3,578–$4,012
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
283 Douglas Dr, Oceanside, CA 92058
2–3 beds
2 baths
$2,477–$3,127
Price drop
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
264 Rancho Del Oro Dr, Oceanside, CA 92057
2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,487–$3,009
Price drop
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
283 Douglas Dr, Oceanside, CA 92058
2–3 beds
2 baths
$2,477–$3,127
Price drop
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
264 Rancho Del Oro Dr, Oceanside, CA 92057
2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,487–$3,009
Price drop
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
3402 Piazza De Oro Way, Oceanside, CA 92056
2–3 beds
2–3 baths
$3,578–$4,012
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
5421 Old Ranch Rd #NA, Oceanside, CA 92057
3 beds
2 baths
$4,200
House for rent
Available Jun 11
15h ago
Verified
283 Douglas Dr, Oceanside, CA 92058
2–3 beds
2 baths
$2,477–$3,127
Price drop
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
264 Rancho Del Oro Dr, Oceanside, CA 92057
2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,487–$3,009
Price drop
Apartment for rent
23h ago
1990 Apple St, Oceanside, CA 92054
2 beds
1 bath
$2,375
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 $3,107 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Oceanside?
Average rent prices in Oceanside have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 11% since last year.
How does Oceanside rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Oceanside is 59% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,157 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Oceanside?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Oceanside are East Side Capistrano ($2,150/mo), Loma Alta ($2,375/mo), and Mira Costa ($2,715/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Oceanside?
To comfortably afford rent in Oceanside, you'd need to earn approximately $124,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Oceanside?
Oceanside's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,200 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $2,900 monthly. These figures reflect current market conditions across the city's diverse rental inventory.
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).