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Cheapest Available Lakeside Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Lakeside, CA is a Studio unit found at Vista Oaks in the Granite Hills neighborhood priced from $1,425. Lakeside Meadows in the Outlying Poway Santee Ramona neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,650. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lakeside apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vista OaksRENOVATED SUNNY STUDIO! ONSITE LAUNDRY, POOL & ...Studio,1BA$1,425
Lakeside Meadows1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,650
El Capitan ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1,695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lakeside, CA

As of January 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lakeside area is the $2.84 price per square foot 3/2.5 PR Model at Canyon Springs Townhome Apartments in the in the Winter Gardens neighborhood starting from $3,495. The second greatest value Lakeside apartment is the 3/2 B (2 BD/1 BA Upstairs, 1 BD/1 BA Downstairs... Model at Shannonwoods Townhomes starting at $2,995 with a $2.66 price per square foot in the Winter Gardens neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lakeside apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Canyon Springs Townhome Apartments3/2.5 PR3BR,2.5BA$2.84
Shannonwoods Townhomes3/2 B (2 BD/1 BA Upstairs, 1 BD/1 BA Downstairs...3BR,2BA$2.66
Woodside Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.19
Greystone Ridge Townhomes2 BEDROOMS2BR,1.5BA$2.53
Sundance Apartments2x22BR,2BA$2.52
Stone RidgeTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.50
Windmill Senior Villas2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.48
Terre at LakesideCanyon2BR,1.5BA$2.37
Twin Palms ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$2.50
Lakeside Meadows1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.75

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Lakeside Overview

Anyone who is looking to enjoy living on the west coast will want to check out the gorgeous town of Lakeside, CA. Sitting in San Diego County in California, this is a fun town for people of all ages, ranging from retirees to young couples and even families with children. This city is known for its pleasant weather, friendly people, and delicious food. An easy town to navigate, there are numerous reasons why people are looking for Lakeside apartments that they can call home. Anyone who is looking for apartments in Lakeside, CA will want to check out some of the helpful information below.

Why live in Lakeside, CA?

There are a few reasons why so many people choose to live in Lakeside, CA. First, this is a small town and has that small-town feel. This means that people who live in Lakeside, CA are very friendly. Second, the town is easy to navigate. The traffic is rarely busy. Finally, the weather in Lakeside, CA is gorgeous throughout the entire year. This means that it is never too hot or too cold. For these reasons, people from all over the country are flocking to Lakeside, CA.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lakeside Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Lakeside Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lakeside Apartment is $1,650 at Lakeside Meadows.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Lakeside Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Lakeside is starting from $1,750 at Twin Palms Apartments.

What is the most affordable Lakeside Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Lakeside Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Woodside Apartments and starts from $2,400.

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