Average Rent in Oceanside, CA

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Current Versus Historical Oceanside, CA Rents

Oceanside rentals average $2,400 for a 1-bedroom rental to $4,938 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $4,200, or roughly $37 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $891 (61.26%) year-over-year from $1,454 to $2,345. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,825 (83.91%) year-over-year from $2,175 to $4,000. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,151 (40.75%) year-over-year from $2,824 to $3,975. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $982 (24.10%) year-over-year from $4,073 to $5,055. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $450 (9.89%) year-over-year from $4,550 to $5,000. 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 down by 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 37.14% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 20.70% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 10.29% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.45% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$48.17	$4,000	$2,175 (83.91%)	$2,129 (87.87%)
2 BR	$39.90	$3,975	$2,824 (40.75%)	$2,597 (53.08%)
3 BR	$33.38	$5,055	$4,073 (24.10%)	$3,458 (46.20%)
4+ BR	$30.24	$5,000	$4,550 (9.89%)	$4,083 (22.45%)

Historical Rents in Oceanside, CA

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Top Cities Near Oceanside

There are a total of 1 cities nearby Oceanside. The average rent in Oceanside is currently $5,050 per month. Our records show that Carlsbad, CA, with an average rent of $5,050, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Oceanside, CA is Carlsbad, CA. Monthly rents here are on average $5,050 per month.

Let's compare Oceanside, CA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 10.42% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Oceanside, CA are about 16.22% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 27.99% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 1 cities near Oceanside, CA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Carlsbad, CA	N/A	$2,650	$4,300	$5,050

Top Neighborhoods Near Oceanside

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Top Counties Near Oceanside

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Top Zipcodes Near Oceanside

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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 $4,200. 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 one bedroom apartment in Oceanside, CA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,400 and an average price per square feet of $48.17. There are a total of 7 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 $3,700 and an average price per square feet of $39.90. There are a total of 45 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 0.61%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.84%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.41%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.24% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Oceanside, CA?

A reasonable rent price in Oceanside, CA is around $3,360/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.