Last updated on October 6, 2026

Average rent in
South Oceanside, Oceanside, CA

Median rent

Median rent in South Oceanside

$3,850/mo

increased by20%

vs previous year

The average rent in South Oceanside is $3,850 per month as of October 2026. This is 103% above the national average rent, or $1,950 more per month.

$3.50

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in South Oceanside

14

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of South Oceanside rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in South Oceanside, Oceanside, CA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in South Oceanside, Oceanside, CA

Average rent prices in South Oceanside have decreased by 8% over the last month and have increased by 20% 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 South Oceanside, Oceanside, CA

Rent prices in South Oceanside vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in South Oceanside is $2,597, whereas a house costs $4,950. 1-bedroom apartments in South Oceanside run $2,250 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,195.

Listings

Studio

$2,150

21%

5%

1 bedroom

$2,795

4%

17%

2 bedroom

$4,300

4%

3%

3 bedroom

$4,625

20%

32%

4 bedroom

$6,150

44%

32%

Studio

Average rent

$2,150

Last 30 days

21%

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,795

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

17%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$4,300

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,625

Last 30 days

20%

Last year

32%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,150

Last 30 days

44%

Last year

32%

The table above reflects average rent prices in South Oceanside, 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 South Oceanside, Oceanside, CA compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in South Oceanside and Downtown Oceanside by all bedroom counts and property types.

South Oceanside

Median rent price$3,850
increased by103%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,900
increased by53%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in South Oceanside, Oceanside, CA is 33% higher than the median rent in Downtown Oceanside, Oceanside, CA.

Discover rentals in South Oceanside, Oceanside, CA

1640 S Tremont St #A - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

South Oceanside house for rent in Oceanside

1619 S Ditmar St - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

South Oceanside house for rent in Oceanside

301 Cassidy St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Oceanside townhouse for rent in Oceanside

3 beds

3 baths

$5,200

$4,900

Price drop

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Frequently asked questions for South Oceanside, Oceanside, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the South Oceanside rental market.

How much is rent in South Oceanside?

The average rent in South Oceanside is $3,850 per month as of October 3, 2026.

Is rent up or down in South Oceanside?

Average rent prices in South Oceanside have decreased by 8% over the last month and have increased by 20% since last year.

How does South Oceanside rent compare to the national average?

Rent in South Oceanside is 103% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,950 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in South Oceanside?

To comfortably afford rent in South Oceanside, you'd need to earn approximately $154,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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).

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