
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Oceanside Neighborhood of Oceanside, CA from $900 (13 Rentals)
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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 | $2,384 | $1,925 | $3,100 |
Downtown Oceanside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,944 | $1,699 | $4,200 |
Downtown Oceanside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,563 | $2,300 | $6,000 |
Downtown Oceanside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,157 | $2,800 | $5,658 |
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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 Studio unit found at Sandpointe Apartment Homes priced from $1,950. Villa Camino Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,155. 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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Sandpointe Apartment Homes | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,950 |
Villa Camino Apartments | 1 BDRM/1 BATH | 1BR,1BA | $2,155 |
Canyon Club Apartments | 1X1 A | 1BR,1BA | $2,235 |
Pacific Blue | The Strand | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $2,395 |
Elan Village North | 2 Bedrooms 1.5 Baths - 21A | 2BR,1BA | $2,495 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Oceanside, CA
As of March 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Oceanside area is the $3.75 price per square foot 355 N Cleveland St Model at 355 N Cleveland St, Unit #301 in the in the Townsite neighborhood starting from $4,500. The second greatest value Downtown Oceanside apartment is the Premium Model at TENTEN Oceanside starting at $4,200 with a $3.60 price per square foot in the Townsite 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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355 N Cleveland St, Unit #301 | 355 N Cleveland St | 2BR,2BA | $3.75 |
TENTEN Oceanside | Premium | 1BR,2BA | $3.60 |
Pierside South | B4 | 2BR,2BA | $3.65 |
Elan Village North | 2 Bedrooms 1.5 Baths - 21A | 2BR,1BA | $2.57 |
Creekwood Villas | 2+2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.89 |
Villa Camino Apartments | 1 BDRM/1 BATH | 1BR,1BA | $2.84 |
Alta Oceanside | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $5.05 |
Canyon Club Apartments | 1X1 A | 1BR,1BA | $3.33 |
The Lofts at Carlsbad Village | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $5.86 |
Sandpointe Apartment Homes | Studio - Ocean View | Studio ,1BA | $5.11 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
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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?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $2,155 at Villa Camino Apartments.
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 $2,495 at Elan Village North.
What is the most affordable Downtown Oceanside Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Downtown Oceanside Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Alta Oceanside and starts from $4,699.
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