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1,145 Rentals
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  5. 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
  8. Building Photo - 1420 San Simeon St
    STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $1,800
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,800
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,800

    1420 San Simeon St Unit 2

    1420 San Simeon St, Oceanside, CA 92058
  23. Building Photo - NV Lofts
    1 BED
    $2,475+
    2 BEDS
    $2,895+

    NV Lofts

    1559 N Santa Fe Ave, Vista, CA 92084
  27. Building Photo - Creekwood Villas
    STUDIO
    $2,030+
    1 BED
    $2,255+
    2 BEDS
    $2,605+
    3 BEDS
    $3,205+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,025 - $3,200
    Required Monthly Fees$5
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,030 - $3,205

    Creekwood Villas

    3020 Oceanside Blvd, Oceanside, CA 92054
    (760) 573-2699
  28. Building Photo - 3929 Stanford Dr
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $2,050
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,050
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,050

    3929 Stanford Dr

    3929 Stanford Dr, Oceanside, CA 92056
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  29. Building Photo - 609 North Freeman Street
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $2,095
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,095
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,095

    609 North Freeman Street Unit B

    609 North Freeman Street, Oceanside, CA 92054
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  35. Building Photo - Softwind Point
    $485 Off
    Price Drop. $485 Off
    STUDIO
    $2,160+
    1 BED
    $2,344+
    2 BEDS
    $2,362+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,155 - $4,818
    Required Monthly Fees$5
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,160 - $2,657

    Softwind Point

    881 Soft Wind Rd, Vista, CA 92081
    (442) 216-0443
  37. STUDIO
    $2,174+
    1 BED
    $2,580+
    2 BEDS
    $3,000+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,169 - $3,220
    Required Monthly Fees$5
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,174 - $3,140

    Breeze Hill

    710 Breeze Hill Rd, Vista, CA 92081
    (760) 429-1212
  38. Building Photo - Bella Terra
    $691 Off
    Price Drop. $691 Off
    1 BED
    $2,193+
    2 BEDS
    $2,388+
    3 BEDS
    $3,492+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,188 - $5,253
    Required Monthly Fees$5
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,193 - $3,606

    Bella Terra

    365 Pomelo Dr, Vista, CA 92081
    (442) 291-7030
  40. Building Photo - Villas at Carlsbad
    Exceptional Value
    STUDIO
    $2,195+
    1 BED
    $2,795+
    2 BEDS
    $3,095+

    Villas at Carlsbad

    2600-2695 Kremeyer Cir, Carlsbad, CA 92008
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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.

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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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Mission Vista High School

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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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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