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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Oceanside, CA

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  2. 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
  6. Building Photo - Summit By The Lake
    1 BED
    $1,725+
    2 BEDS
    $2,075+
    3 BEDS
    $2,650+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,725 - $2,750
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,725 - $2,750

    Summit By The Lake

    4750 Calle Las Positas, Oceanside, CA 92057
  7. Building Photo - 1201 Wynn St
    STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $1,785

    1201 Wynn St

    1201 Wynn St, Oceanside, CA 92058
  9. 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
  11. Building Photo - Softwind Point
    Discounts
    Discounts
    STUDIO
    $2,361+
    1 BED
    $1,917+
    2 BEDS
    $2,300+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,912 - $4,520
    Required Monthly Fees$5
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,917 - $2,463

    Softwind Point

    881 Soft Wind Rd, Vista, CA 92081
    (442) 216-0443
  15. Building Photo - Bella Terra
    Discounts
    Discounts
    1 BED
    $1,969+
    2 BEDS
    $2,483+
    3 BEDS
    $3,951+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,964 - $5,697
    Required Monthly Fees$5
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,969 - $3,966

    Bella Terra

    365 Pomelo Dr, Vista, CA 92081
    (442) 291-7030
  18. 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
  24. Building Photo - 1373 Napoli St
    STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $2,000
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,000
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,000

    1373 Napoli St Unit Quiet Studio

    1373 Napoli St, Oceanside, CA 92056
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  26. Building Photo - 536 Grant St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $2,000
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,000
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,000

    536 Grant St Unit B

    536 Grant St, Oceanside, CA 92054
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  30. Building Photo - Creekwood Villas
    STUDIO
    $2,040+
    1 BED
    $2,265+
    2 BEDS
    $2,608+
    3 BEDS
    $3,208+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,032 - $3,200
    Required Monthly Fees$8
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,040 - $3,208

    Creekwood Villas

    3020 Oceanside Blvd, Oceanside, CA 92054
    (760) 573-2699
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Oceanside at a Glance

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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.

Renting in Oceanside

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Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Oceanside

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Education

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Mission Vista High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,670 Students
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El Camino High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
2,463 Students
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El Camino High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
2,463 Students
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Oceanside High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,948 Students
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Alamosa Park Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
549 Students
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Alamosa Park Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
549 Students

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