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  2. Building Photo - 3587 Cameo Dr
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,200
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,200
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,200

    3587 Cameo Dr

    3587 Cameo Dr, Oceanside, CA 92056
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  6. Building Photo - 4466 San Joaquin St
    STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $1,400
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,400
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,400

    4466 San Joaquin St

    4466 San Joaquin St, Oceanside, CA 92057
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  10. Building Photo - Summit By The Lake
    1 BED
    $1,725+
    2 BEDS
    $2,075+
    3 BEDS
    $2,650+

    Summit By The Lake

    4750 Calle Las Positas, Oceanside, CA 92057
  12. Building Photo - 315 Osborne St
    STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $1,895
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,895
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,895

    315 Osborne St Unit Pool Side

    315 Osborne St, Vista, CA 92084
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  21. Building Photo - Softwind Point
    STUDIO
    $2,007+
    1 BED
    $2,344+
    2 BEDS
    $2,570+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,990 - $6,042
    Required Monthly Fees$16
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,006 - $6,058

    Softwind Point

    881 Soft Wind Rd, Vista, CA 92081
    (442) 216-0443
  22. Building Photo - NV Lofts
    1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
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    STUDIO
    $1,995+
    1 BED
    $2,495+
    2 BEDS
    $2,895+

    NV Lofts

    1559 N Santa Fe Ave, Vista, CA 92084
    (442) 245-5655
  30. Interior Photo - Ocean View Terrace Apartments
    1 BED
    $2,095
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,095 - $2,295
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,095 - $2,295

    Ocean View Terrace Apartments

    440-448 Canyon Dr, Oceanside, CA 92054
    (760) 450-9218
  34. Building Photo - 536 Grant St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $2,150
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,150
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,150

    536 Grant St Unit B

    536 Grant St, Oceanside, CA 92054
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  35. Building Photo - Bella Terra
    1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
    1 BED
    $2,169+
    2 BEDS
    $2,509+
    3 BEDS
    $3,544+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,152 - $7,515
    Required Monthly Fees$16
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,168 - $7,531

    Bella Terra

    365 Pomelo Dr, Vista, CA 92081
    (442) 291-7030
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Oceanside, CA Apartments for Rent

Oceanside is home to the historic Mission San Luis Rey de Francia, established in 1798 and once the largest of all California missions. This coastal city in North County San Diego stretches along 3.5 miles of Pacific coastline and features the iconic Oceanside Pier, one of the longest wooden piers on the West Coast at 1,942 feet. Those searching for apartments for rent in Oceanside will find a range of housing options, from oceanfront apartment communities near the harbor to more affordable inland residences. The downtown district offers renovated buildings with convenient access to local shops and dining, while neighborhoods like Fire Mountain provide elevated settings with coastal views.

Renting in Oceanside appeals to those seeking coastal living with practical access to employment and recreation. The city sits along Interstate 5 and the Pacific Surfrider rail line, providing direct connections to San Diego and other Southern California destinations. Downtown Oceanside has grown into a cultural hub with the Oceanside Museum of Art, the restored Star Theatre, and the weekly Thursday Sunset Market featuring local vendors. The harbor area offers waterfront dining and boating activities, while the beaches provide year-round access to surfing, swimming, and beach volleyball. MiraCosta College and nearby Camp Pendleton contribute to the local economy, and the city's location between San Diego and Orange County positions renters within reach of major employment centers throughout the region.

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Mission Vista High

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Grades 9-12
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El Camino High

Public High School

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Oceanside High

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Grades 9-12
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SIATech School

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Grades 9-12
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Cesar Chavez Middle

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Grades 6-8
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Alamosa Park Elementary

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Grades K-5
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Bonsall West Elementary

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Libby Elementary

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Reynolds Elementary

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Grades K-5
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