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Apartments under $3,000 for Rent in Oceanside, CA

706 Rentals
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  4. 2 Months Free
    2 Months Free
    1 BED
    $2,918
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,908 - $5,618
    Required Monthly Fees$10
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,918 - $3,233

    Alta Oceanside

    1001 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside, CA 92054
    (760) 421-5628
  5. 1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
    |
    1 BED
    $2,292+
    2 BEDS
    $2,684+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,273 - $3,061
    Required Monthly Fees$19
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,292 - $3,080

    Island Club

    2300 Catalina Cir, Oceanside, CA 92056
    (707) 754-0897
  6. Rent Special
    Rent Special
    |
    1 BED
    $2,380+
    2 BEDS
    $2,570+

    Boulevard

    1904 College Blvd, Oceanside, CA 92056
    (442) 291-2301
  7. Rent Special
    Rent Special
    |
    STUDIO
    $2,518+
    1 BED
    $2,767+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,510 - $3,527
    Required Monthly Fees$8
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,518 - $3,056

    Persea

    1333 N Santa Fe Ave, Vista, CA 92084
    (442) 245-3517
  8. Discounts
    Discounts
    1 BED
    $2,150+
    2 BEDS
    $2,458+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,145 - $5,678
    Required Monthly Fees$5
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,150 - $2,784

    Bella Terra

    365 Pomelo Dr, Vista, CA 92081
    (442) 291-7030
  9. |
    STUDIO
    $2,807+
    1 BED
    $2,882+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,800 - $3,354
    Required Monthly Fees$7
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,807 - $3,357

    San Katrina

    336 Pine Ave, Carlsbad, CA 92008
    (442) 245-5826
  11. Discounts
    Discounts
    1 BED
    $2,401+
    2 BEDS
    $2,705+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,396 - $6,022
    Required Monthly Fees$5
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,401 - $2,908

    Shadowridge Woodbend

    1500 Shadowridge Dr, Vista, CA 92081
    (442) 291-2606
  14. Building Photo - Creekwood Villas
    STUDIO
    $2,030+
    1 BED
    $2,255+
    2 BEDS
    $2,605+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,025 - $2,700
    Required Monthly Fees$5
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,030 - $2,705

    Creekwood Villas

    3020 Oceanside Blvd, Oceanside, CA 92054
    (760) 573-2699
  16. STUDIO
    $2,174+
    1 BED
    $2,555+
    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 - $3,225

    Breeze Hill

    710 Breeze Hill Rd, Vista, CA 92081
    (760) 429-1212
  17. $485 Off
    Price Drop. $485 Off
    STUDIO
    $2,166+
    1 BED
    $2,014+
    2 BEDS
    $2,326+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,009 - $4,713
    Required Monthly Fees$5
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,014 - $2,410

    Softwind Point

    881 Soft Wind Rd, Vista, CA 92081
    (442) 216-0443
  18. Rent Special
    Rent Special
    2 BEDS
    $2,951
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,946 - $6,204
    Required Monthly Fees$5
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,951 - $2,990

    Ascend2300

    2300 Rising Glen Way, Carlsbad, CA 92008
    (442) 291-7172
  21. 1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
    1 BED
    $2,205+
    2 BEDS
    $2,505+
    3 BEDS
    $2,805+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,200 - $3,000
    Required Monthly Fees$5
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,205 - $3,005

    Villa Del Mar Apartments (new)

    201 Los Arbolitos Blvd, Oceanside, CA 92058
    (442) 333-4135
  34. Rent Special
    Rent Special
    STUDIO
    $2,809
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,799 - $2,857
    Required Monthly Fees$10
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,809 - $2,867

    Pierside South

    115 N Cleveland St, Oceanside, CA 92054
    (442) 216-0597
  39. Rent Special
    Rent Special
    2 BEDS
    $2,532
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,499 - $2,683
    Required Monthly Fees$33
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,532 - $2,662

    Stone Arbor

    612 Los Arbolitos Blvd, Oceanside, CA 92058
    (760) 299-7941
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Oceanside at a Glance

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$2,243
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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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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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