Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 18, 2026

Average rent in
Oceanside, CA

Last updated on March 18, 2026

Last updated on March 18, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Oceanside, CA is $2,821. This is +48%, or $920, higher than the national average.

$2.56

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,821

decreased by4%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

217

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Oceanside, CA is $2,821. This is +48%, or $920, higher than the national average.

$2.56

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

2%
54%
28%
11%
5%
$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 increased by 3% in the last month and have decreased by 4% 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 $2,496. A 1-bedroom apartment in Oceanside, CA costs about $2,250 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,595. Houses for rent in Oceanside, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,897.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,225

1%

14%

2 bedroom

$2,702

3%

No Change

3 bedroom

$3,900

No Change

2%

4 bedroom

$4,850

2%

44%

Studio

$1,895

7%

4%

Studio

Average rent

$1,895

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,225

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

14%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,702

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,900

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,850

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

44%

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$2,821
increased by48%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,790
increased by99%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Oceanside, CA is 26% lower than the median rent in Carlsbad, CA.

More data insights and reports

View the National Rent Report

National Rent Report

View the Canadian Rent Report

Canadian Rent Report

View the Annual Rent Report

Annual Rent Report

Are you interested in licensing our current and historical rental real estate data, or do you have custom data requests? Contact datalicensing@zumper.com.

Average rent in
Nearby cities

Explore rent trends in other markets

Carlsbad

$3,790

decreased by9%

Last year

Del Mar

$6,595

increased by49%

Last year

Encinitas

$5,225

increased by8%

Last year

Escondido

$2,495

increased by8%

Last year

Fallbrook

$2,375

increased by5%

Last year

Poway

$2,650

decreased by2%

Last year

San Clemente

$3,800

increased by2%

Last year

San Marcos

$3,072

increased by2%

Last year

Solana Beach

$8,800

increased by35%

Last year

Temecula

$3,100

increased by2%

Last year

Valley Center

$2,680

increased by5%

Last year

Vista

$2,627

increased by2%

Last year

Apartments for rent in Anaheim

Discover rentals in Oceanside, CA

2432 Papyrus Ct. - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Fire Mountain apartment for rent in Oceanside

2432 Papyrus Ct.

2432 Papyrus Ct, Oceanside, CA 92054

1 bed

1 bath

$1,200–$1,700

Apartment for rent

Stoneybrook Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

9.2

Excellent

Stoneybrook Apartments

1990 Apple St, Oceanside, CA 92054

2 beds

1 bath

$2,200

Apartment for rent

The Village - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.4

Excellent

The Village

415 Grant St, Oceanside, CA 92054

1–2 beds

1 bath

$2,250–$2,500

Apartment for rent

Grant Street - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

9.1

Excellent

Grant Street

410 Grant St, Oceanside, CA 92054

2 beds

1 bath

$2,295

Apartment for rent

128 Avenida Las Brisas - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

San Luis Rey apartment for rent in Oceanside

2 beds

2 baths

$2,295

Apartment for rent

Country Villas - Photo 1 of 1

4m ago

9.9

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

Country Villas

283 Douglas Dr, Oceanside, CA 92058

2–3 beds

2 baths

$2,319–$3,069

Apartment for rent

Call

Valley View Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3h ago

9

Excellent

Valley View Apartments

377 Vandegrift Blvd, Oceanside, CA 92057

2 beds

2 baths

$2,395

Apartment for rent

1807 S. Myers Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

1807 S. Myers Street

1807 S Myers St, Oceanside, CA 92054

2 beds

1 bath

$2,395

Apartment for rent