What's the average rent in Oceanside, CA?

Rental Market Trends in Oceanside, CA

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of August 2026, the average rent in Oceanside, CA is $3,300 per month, which is 68% higher than the national average rent of $1,962 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$3,300
-4.3%
-$150 decrease month-over-month
-5.7%
-$200 decrease year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

459

APARTMENTS

$2,610

HOUSES

$4,100

TOWNHOUSES

$3,895
As of August 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Oceanside, CA at $2,610 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $4,100 per month. Townhomes average $3,895 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan typeAverage rent
1 Bedroom$2,352
2 Bedrooms$2,995
3 Bedrooms$3,850
4 Bedrooms$4,611
All$3,300
As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Oceanside, CA is $2,352 per month, followed by $2,995 for a 2 bedroom rental, $3,850 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $4,611 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Average rent trends and rent ranges

Average rent price over time

In the past year, rent has decreased by -4% compared to the previous year, which is a $145 decrease.
This year (2026)
Last year (2025)

Rent distribution

25% of rentals have rent of $2,200-$2,999/month

Rental price range

The price range for rentals is $900 to $19,160.
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