Bedroom count
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Last updated on August 1, 2026
Average rent in
Oceanside, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 1, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Oceanside, CA rent rose 3.3% year over year, with a current median of $2,995/month. Renters today are paying $205 more per month on average than last year despite a recent month-over-month decline of 2.7%.
Vs. national rents
Oceanside's median rent of $2,995/month is 55.2% above the $1,930/month national median. The city offers a total of 211 rentals, reflecting a moderate market size.
Price ranges
Studios in Oceanside rent for about $1,898/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,250/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,795/month, with 3-bedrooms at $3,898/month and 4+ bedrooms at $4,738/month. Houses command a median of $3,925/month while apartments sit at $2,495/month, with houses making up 42.5% of total rentals.
Neighborhood spotlight
Oceana rents climbed 34.6% year over year to $3,769/month across 13 rentals, contrasting with the citywide 3.3% rise. Meanwhile, Ocean Hills saw rents fall 31.4% to $3,600/month, showing divergent neighborhood trends in Oceanside.
Median rent
Median rent in Oceanside
$2,995/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Oceanside is $2,995 per month as of July 2026. This is 55% above the national average rent, or $1,065 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Oceanside
211
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 increased 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 $2,495, whereas a house costs $3,925. 1-bedroom apartments in Oceanside run $2,250 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,668.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,897 |  5% | 2% | |
1 bedroom | $2,250 | No Change | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $2,795 | 1% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $3,897 | 1% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $4,737 | 4% | 12% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Oceanside | $2,750 | |
East Side Capistrano | $2,677 | |
Fire Mountain | $2,900 | |
Guajome | $3,681 | |
Ivey Ranch Rancho Del Oro | $3,850 | |
Loma Alta | $2,650 | |
Mira Costa | $3,195 | |
North Valley | $2,995 | |
San Luis Rey | $2,862 | |
South Oceanside | $3,700 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,495 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,075 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,925 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,500 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,897
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,250
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,795
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,897
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,737
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
12%
Downtown Oceanside
Average rent
$2,750
San Luis Rey
Average rent
$2,862
Loma Alta
Average rent
$2,650
Mira Costa
Average rent
$3,195
North Valley
Average rent
$2,995
Ivey Ranch Rancho Del Oro
Average rent
$3,850
South Oceanside
Average rent
$3,700
Fire Mountain
Average rent
$2,900
Guajome
Average rent
$3,681
East Side Capistrano
Average rent
$2,677
Apartments
Average rent
$2,495
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$3,075
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$3,925
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,500
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
55%higher than the national median
97%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
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1%$4,295
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1%$2,497
1%$2,425
17%$3,400
11%$4,500
6%$3,200
2%$7,000
16%$3,200
2%$2,854
34%$2,695
Discover rentals in Oceanside, CA
17h ago
Ivey Ranch - Rancho Del Oro house for rent in Oceanside
4760 Sandalwood Way, Oceanside, CA 92057
1 bed
1 bath
$1,399
House for rent
Available Mar 1
5d+ ago
North Valley house for rent in Oceanside
514 Luna Dr, Oceanside, CA 92057
1 bed
1 bath
$1,500
$1,400
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 25
1d ago
Oceana house for rent in Oceanside
2 beds
2 baths
$1,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
San Luis Rey house for rent in Oceanside
270 Smoke Tree Pl, Oceanside, CA 92057
2 beds
2 baths
$1,930
House 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
House for rent
Available Oct 5
2d 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 Sep 3
5d+ ago
Guajome house for rent in Oceanside
5223 Robinwood Dr #NA, Oceanside, CA 92056
3 beds
2 baths
$11,100
House for rent
Available Apr 3
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
1h ago
Verified
264 Rancho Del Oro Dr, Oceanside, CA 92057
2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,667–$2,897
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
283 Douglas Dr, Oceanside, CA 92058
2–3 beds
2 baths
$2,487–$2,849
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
3402 Piazza De Oro Way, Oceanside, CA 92056
2–3 beds
2–3 baths
$3,402–$4,622
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
118 S Pacific St, Oceanside, CA 92054
1 bed
1 bath
$1,995–$2,295
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
264 Rancho Del Oro Dr, Oceanside, CA 92057
2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,667–$2,897
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
283 Douglas Dr, Oceanside, CA 92058
2–3 beds
2 baths
$2,487–$2,849
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
3402 Piazza De Oro Way, Oceanside, CA 92056
2–3 beds
2–3 baths
$3,402–$4,622
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$3,300
House for rent
Available Jul 16
1h ago
Verified
283 Douglas Dr, Oceanside, CA 92058
2–3 beds
2 baths
$2,487–$2,849
Apartment for rent
16h ago
Verified
3402 Piazza De Oro Way, Oceanside, CA 92056
2–3 beds
2 baths
$3,402
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
118 S Pacific St, Oceanside, CA 92054
1 bed
1 bath
$1,995–$2,295
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Oceanside house for rent in Oceanside
1 bed
1 bath
$2,945
$2,745
Price drop
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 July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Oceanside?
Average rent prices in Oceanside have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.
How does Oceanside rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Oceanside is 55% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,065 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Oceanside?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Oceanside are Loma Alta ($2,650/mo), East Side Capistrano ($2,677/mo), and Downtown Oceanside ($2,750/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?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Oceanside average around $2,230/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,860/month.
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).