Studio Apartment Rent in Oceanside, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Oceanside, California as of July 2026. That's +26% lower than the citywide median of $2,974 and +71% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Oceanside
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Oceanside
Compare Oceanside's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in California
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florin | $738 |
| 2 | Ridgecrest | $838 |
| 3 | Taft | $870 |
| 4 | Lakeport | $890 |
| 5 | El Centro | $910 |
| 6 | Barstow | $920 |
| 7 | Red Bluff | $930 |
| 8 | California City | $940 |
| 9 | Clearlake | $950 |
| 10 | Paradise | $970 |
| 11 | Eureka | $980 |
| 12 | Oroville | $985 |
| 13 | Florence-Graham | $1,029 |
| 14 | Porterville | $1,050 |
| 15 | Anderson | $1,060 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in California
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Cruz | $3,520 |
| 2 | Scotts Valley | $3,420 |
| 3 | Aptos | $3,420 |
| 4 | Cupertino | $3,410 |
| 5 | Coronado | $3,190 |
| 6 | Ladera Ranch | $3,140 |
| 7 | Los Altos | $3,130 |
| 8 | Foster City | $3,130 |
| 9 | Newport Beach | $3,102 |
| 10 | Capitola | $3,100 |
| 11 | Coto de Caza | $3,070 |
| 12 | Sunnyvale | $3,010 |
| 13 | Santa Barbara | $3,000 |
| 14 | Irvine | $3,000 |
| 15 | Solana Beach | $2,970 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Oceanside.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Oceanside |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vista, CA | 6.8 mi | $2,073 | $-127 (-6%) |
| Carlsbad, CA | 8.6 mi | $2,703 | +$503 (+23%) |
| Fallbrook, CA | 12.1 mi | $1,660 | $-540 (-25%) |
| San Marcos, CA | 12.3 mi | $2,210 | +$10 (0%) |
| Encinitas, CA | 14.8 mi | $2,660 | +$460 (+21%) |
| Solana Beach, CA | 17.7 mi | $2,970 | +$770 (+35%) |
| Escondido, CA | 18.3 mi | $2,058 | $-142 (-6%) |
| Murrieta, CA | 22.2 mi | $2,370 | +$170 (+8%) |
| Temecula, CA | 22.2 mi | $2,087 | $-113 (-5%) |
| San Clemente, CA | 24.6 mi | $2,790 | +$590 (+27%) |
| Wildomar, CA | 25.7 mi | $2,090 | $-110 (-5%) |
| Rancho Mission Viejo, CA | 26.1 mi | $2,715 | +$515 (+23%) |
Studio rent in Oceanside — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Oceanside?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Oceanside, California is $2,200 per month. This is +26% below the citywide median of $2,974.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Oceanside?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $88,000 ($7,333/month gross), which works out to roughly $42.31/hour at a full-time job.
Is Oceanside expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Oceanside's studio median of $2,200 is +71% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 93th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Oceanside rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 383 cities in California with studio data, Oceanside ranks #268 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Oceanside?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Vista ($2,073), Fallbrook ($1,660), Escondido ($2,058).