
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Oceanside Neighborhood of Oceanside, CA from $900 (13 Rentals)
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Downtown Oceanside, Oceanside, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Oceanside?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Oceanside Studio Apartments | $2,374 | $1,925 | $3,100 |
Downtown Oceanside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,962 | $1,925 | $7,960 |
Downtown Oceanside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,456 | $1,905 | $6,000 |
Downtown Oceanside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,921 | $2,800 | $5,582 |
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There are currently 13 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Oceanside Neighborhood of Oceanside, CA.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Oceanside Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Oceanside area of San Diego, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Center Village Oceanside priced from $1,905. Sandpointe Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,950. Here are the most affordable Downtown Oceanside apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Center Village Oceanside | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,905 |
Sandpointe Apartment Homes | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,950 |
The Dylan | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,107 |
Villa Camino Apartments | 1 BDRM/1 BATH | 1BR,1BA | $2,150 |
Creekwood Villas | 1+1 A | 1BR,1BA | $2,150 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Oceanside, CA
As of April 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Oceanside area is the $3.60 price per square foot Premium Model at TENTEN Oceanside in the in the Townsite neighborhood starting from $4,200. The second greatest value Downtown Oceanside apartment is the B1 Model at The Lofts at Carlsbad Village starting at $3,994 with a $4.28 price per square foot in the Dejong neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Oceanside apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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TENTEN Oceanside | Premium | 1BR,2BA | $3.60 |
The Lofts at Carlsbad Village | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $4.28 |
505 N. Clementine Street | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.75 |
Villa Camino Apartments | 1 BDRM/1 BATH | 1BR,1BA | $2.83 |
The Dylan | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.88 |
Elan Village North | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 11A | 1BR,1BA | $3.21 |
Alta Oceanside | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $5.05 |
Canyon Club Apartments | 1X1 A | 1BR,1BA | $3.72 |
Creekwood Villas | 1+1 A | 1BR,1BA | $3.58 |
1209 S Nevada St, Unit 4 | 1209 S Nevada St | 1BR,1BA | $4.57 |
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Getting Around the Downtown Oceanside Neighborhood in Oceanside, CA
Walk Score®
84 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
68 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
45 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Oceanside Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Oceanside?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Oceanside is at Sandpointe Apartment Homes listed at $1,950.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Oceanside Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Oceanside Apartment is $2,107 at The Dylan.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Oceanside Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Oceanside is starting from $1,905 at Center Village Oceanside.
What is the most affordable Downtown Oceanside Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Downtown Oceanside Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Dylan and starts from $3,179.
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