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  3. 1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
    |
    STUDIO
    $1,995+
    1 BED
    $2,495+
    2 BEDS
    $2,895+

    NV Lofts

    1559 N Santa Fe Ave, Vista, CA 92084
    (442) 245-5655
  4. 2 Months Free
    2 Months Free
    1 BED
    $2,903+
    2 BEDS
    $4,107+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,894 - $7,583
    Required Monthly Fees$8
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,902 - $7,591

    Alta Oceanside

    1001 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside, CA 92054
    (760) 421-5628
  7. Good Value
    STUDIO
    $3,186+
    1 BED
    $3,259+
    2 BEDS
    $4,755+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,176 - $4,745
    Required Monthly Fees$9
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$3,185 - $4,754

    Pierside North

    250 Mission Ave, Oceanside, CA 92054
    (442) 500-1951
  10. Rent Special
    Rent Special
    |
    1 BED
    $2,320+
    2 BEDS
    $2,760+

    Boulevard

    1904 College Blvd, Oceanside, CA 92056
    (442) 291-2301
  11. 1 BED
    $2,399+
    2 BEDS
    $2,807+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,382 - $7,532
    Required Monthly Fees$16
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,398 - $7,548

    Shadowridge Woodbend

    1500 Shadowridge Dr, Vista, CA 92081
    (442) 291-2606
  12. Rent Special
    Rent Special
    |
    STUDIO
    $2,366+
    1 BED
    $2,432+
    2 BEDS
    $3,180+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,358 - $3,440
    Required Monthly Fees$7
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,365 - $3,447

    Persea

    1333 N Santa Fe Ave, Vista, CA 92084
    (442) 245-3517
  13. Rent Special
    Rent Special
    |
    1 BED
    $3,657+
    2 BEDS
    $4,631+
    3 BEDS
    $5,652+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,651 - $10,972
    Required Monthly Fees$6
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$3,657 - $10,978

    The Lofts at Carlsbad Village

    1040 Carlsbad Village Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008
    (442) 291-6434
  15. 1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
    1 BED
    $2,114+
    2 BEDS
    $2,595+
    3 BEDS
    $3,388+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,097 - $8,704
    Required Monthly Fees$16
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,113 - $8,720

    Bella Terra

    365 Pomelo Dr, Vista, CA 92081
    (442) 291-7030
  21. 1 BED
    $2,746+
    2 BEDS
    $2,964+
    3 BEDS
    $3,783+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,729 - $8,761
    Required Monthly Fees$16
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,745 - $8,777

    Ascend2300

    2300 Rising Glen Way, Carlsbad, CA 92008
    (442) 291-7172
  22. STUDIO
    $2,088+
    1 BED
    $2,364+
    2 BEDS
    $2,570+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,071 - $6,491
    Required Monthly Fees$16
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,087 - $6,507

    Softwind Point

    881 Soft Wind Rd, Vista, CA 92081
    (442) 216-0443
  41. STUDIO
    $2,796+
    2 BEDS
    $5,326+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,786 - $5,316
    Required Monthly Fees$9
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,795 - $5,325

    Pierside South

    115 N Cleveland St, Oceanside, CA 92054
    (442) 216-0597
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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

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
Students
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El Camino High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
Students
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Oceanside High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
Students
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SIATech School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
Students
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Cesar Chavez Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
Students
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Alamosa Park Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
Students
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Libby Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
Students
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Bonsall West Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
Students

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Frequently asked questions about renting in Oceanside, CA

What are the average rent costs in Oceanside, CA?

The average rent in Oceanside, CA is $2,233.

What are the average rent costs of a studio apartment in Oceanside, CA?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Oceanside, CA is $1,964.

What are the average rent costs of a one bedroom apartment in Oceanside, CA?

The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Oceanside, CA is $2,233.

What are the average rent costs of a two bedroom apartment in Oceanside, CA?

The average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment in Oceanside, CA is $2,736.

What are the average rent costs of a three bedroom apartment in Oceanside, CA?

The average rent for a 3 bedroom apartment in Oceanside, CA is $3,498.

What are the average rent costs of a four bedroom apartment in Oceanside, CA?

The average rent for a 4 bedroom apartment in Oceanside, CA is $3,464.

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