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

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322 Garfield St

OceansideCA92054

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The Village
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Village

415 Grant StOceanside, CA 92054

Downtown Oceanside, Oceanside, CA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Center Village Oceanside2/12BR,1BA$1,905
Sandpointe Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$1,950
The Dylan1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,107
Villa Camino Apartments1 BDRM/1 BATH1BR,1BA$2,150
Creekwood Villas1+1 A1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
TENTEN OceansidePremium1BR,2BA$3.60
The Lofts at Carlsbad VillageB12BR,2BA$4.28
505 N. Clementine Street2/12BR,1BA$2.75
Villa Camino Apartments1 BDRM/1 BATH1BR,1BA$2.83
The Dylan1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.88
Elan Village North1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 11A1BR,1BA$3.21
Alta OceansideA21BR,1BA$5.05
Canyon Club Apartments1X1 A1BR,1BA$3.72
Creekwood Villas1+1 A1BR,1BA$3.58
1209 S Nevada St, Unit 41209 S Nevada St1BR,1BA$4.57

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Oceanside, Oceanside, CA

Ranked #4

Among neighborhoods in Oceanside, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for San Diego, California. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, multifamily communities for the kids, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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

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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