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Apartments under $2,500 for Rent in Oceanside, CA

311 Rentals
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  2. Building Photo - NV Lofts
    1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
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    STUDIO
    $1,995+
    1 BED
    $2,495+

    NV Lofts

    1559 N Santa Fe Ave, Vista, CA 92084
    (442) 245-5655
  6. 1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
    1 BED
    $2,114
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,097 - $6,212
    Required Monthly Fees$16
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,113 - $6,228

    Bella Terra

    365 Pomelo Dr, Vista, CA 92081
    (442) 291-7030
  7. 1 BED
    $2,399
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,382 - $6,273
    Required Monthly Fees$16
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,398 - $6,289

    Shadowridge Woodbend

    1500 Shadowridge Dr, Vista, CA 92081
    (442) 291-2606
  9. Rent Special
    Rent Special
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    STUDIO
    $2,366+
    1 BED
    $2,432+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,358 - $3,423
    Required Monthly Fees$7
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,365 - $3,430

    Persea

    1333 N Santa Fe Ave, Vista, CA 92084
    (442) 245-3517
  14. STUDIO
    $2,088+
    1 BED
    $2,364+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,071 - $4,104
    Required Monthly Fees$16
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,087 - $4,120

    Softwind Point

    881 Soft Wind Rd, Vista, CA 92081
    (442) 216-0443
  27. 1 BED
    $2,331
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,299 - $2,524
    Required Monthly Fees$32
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,331 - $2,556

    Stone Arbor

    612 Los Arbolitos Blvd, Oceanside, CA 92058
    (760) 299-7941
  30. 1 BED
    $2,162
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,144 - $2,503
    Required Monthly Fees$18
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,162 - $2,521

    Island Club

    2300 Catalina Cir, Oceanside, CA 92056
    (707) 754-0897
  41. 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
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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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El Camino High

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Oceanside High

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SIATech School

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Cesar Chavez Middle

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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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