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Lakeside, CA Local Guide

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 $1,475. The Village at Lakeside (55+ Community) in the Winter Gardens neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,565. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lakeside apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vista Oaks0+1SStudio,1BA$1,475
The Village at Lakeside (55+ Community)1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,565
Lakeside Meadows1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lakeside, CA

As of May 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lakeside area is the $1.87 price per square foot Rent a Home Model at Camerons Mobile Estates in the in the Riverwalk neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Lakeside apartment is the Plan A Model at Shannon Wood Townhomes starting at $2,795 with a $2.50 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.
Camerons Mobile EstatesRent a Home2BR,2BA$1.87
Shannon Wood TownhomesPlan A3BR,2BA$2.50
The Addison3 Bed/2Bath Single Story Units3BR,2BA$2.93
Woodside Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.49
Greystone Ridge Townhomes2 BEDROOMS2BR,1.5BA$2.53
Highline ApartmentsTwo Bedrooms, One Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.64
Winter Gardens Manor9250 Winter Gardens Blvd #151BR,1BA$2.17
Twin PalmsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$2.40
The Vine ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.92
Lakeside Meadows1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.75

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lakeside

What type of rentals are currently available in Lakeside?

There are currently 169 Apartments for Rent in Lakeside, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,475 to $3,450. There are also 33 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lakeside ranging from $975 to $15,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Lakeside?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Lakeside ranges from $975 to $15,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,669.

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