Average Rent in Oceanside, CA

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Current Versus Historical Oceanside, CA Rents

Oceanside rentals average $2,495 for a studio rental to $4,950 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,750, or roughly $37 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in August 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $695 (38.63%) year-over-year from $1,800 to $2,495. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $739 (32.02%) year-over-year from $2,308 to $3,048. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $718 (24.50%) year-over-year from $2,932 to $3,650. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $74 (-1.89%) year-over-year from $3,924 to $3,850. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $431 (9.49%) year-over-year from $4,542 to $4,973. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone up by 2.04% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 22.02% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 17.43% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.04% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.74% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Aug 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$58.71	$2,495	$1,800 (38.63%)	$1,682 (48.36%)
1 BR	$53.05	$3,048	$2,308 (32.02%)	$2,068 (47.40%)
2 BR	$39.84	$3,650	$2,932 (24.50%)	$2,595 (40.66%)
3 BR	$36.27	$3,850	$3,924 (-1.89%)	$3,458 (11.35%)
4+ BR	$28.49	$4,973	$4,542 (9.49%)	$3,983 (24.86%)

Historical Rents in Oceanside, CA

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Top Cities Near Oceanside

There are a total of 2 cities nearby Oceanside. The average rent in Oceanside is currently $6,748 per month. Our records show that Carlsbad, CA, with an average rent of $4,500, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Oceanside, CA is Encinitas, CA. Monthly rents here are on average $8,995 per month.

Let's compare Oceanside, CA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Oceanside, CA is 46.39% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 43.89% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Oceanside, CA are about 56.69% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 74.34% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 2 cities near Oceanside, CA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Carlsbad, CA	N/A	$2,575	$3,950	$4,500
Encinitas, CA	$2,675	$3,500	$6,000	$8,995

Top Neighborhoods Near Oceanside

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near Oceanside

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Zipcodes Near Oceanside

There is one zipcode in or near Oceanside, CA. The average rent for this zipcode is $3,600. One zipcode has an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 92054, Oceanside, CA at $3,600 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,600 per month is 92054, Oceanside, CA.

The following table includes the zipcode in or near Oceanside, CA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
92054, Oceanside, CA	$2,495	$2,550	$3,925	$3,600

Frequently Asked Questions - Oceanside Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Oceanside, CA?

The average monthly rental price for Oceanside, CA apartments for rent is approximately $3,750. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Oceanside, CA rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Oceanside, CA.

How much is a studio apartment in Oceanside, CA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $2,495 and an average price per square feet of $58.71. There are a total of 1 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Oceanside.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Oceanside, CA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,111 and an average price per square feet of $53.05. There are a total of 11 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Oceanside.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Oceanside, CA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,175 and an average price per square feet of $39.84. There are a total of 60 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Oceanside.

How have rent prices in Oceanside, CA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Oceanside, CA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.39%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.32%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.25%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.02% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Oceanside, CA?

A reasonable rent price in Oceanside, CA is around $3,000/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.