Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Winter Gardens Neighborhood of Lakeside, CA from $700 (28 Rentals)

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Windmill Senior Villas
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Windmill Senior Villas

9430 Winter Gardens BlvdLakeside, CA 92040
Senior Living
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Woodside Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Woodside Apartments

12001 Woodside AveLakeside, CA 92040
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Sundance Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Sundance Apartments

9648-9662 Marilla DrLakeside, CA 92040
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Terre at Graves
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Terre at Graves

1525 Graves AveEl Cajon, CA 92021
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Terre at Bradley
2 Bedroom Apartments

Terre at Bradley

325 E Bradley AveEl Cajon, CA 92021

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Winter Gardens, Lakeside, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Winter Gardens Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Winter Gardens area of San Diego, CA is a Studio unit found at Winter Gardens Manor priced from $1,550. The Village at Lakeside (55+ Community) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,570. Here are the most affordable Winter Gardens apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Winter Gardens ManorStudioStudio,1BA$1,550
The Village at Lakeside (55+ Community)1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,570
El Capitan ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1,695
Terre at GravesCay1BR,1BA$1,855
Sunset TrailsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,985
Highline ApartmentsTwo Bedrooms, One Bathroom2BR,1BA$2,210
Sundance Apartments2x22BR,2BA$2,350
Terre at BradleySunset2BR,1BA$2,430
Greystone Ridge Townhomes2 BEDROOMS2BR,1BA$2,500
Terre at E BradleyAzure3BR,2BA$2,853

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Winter Gardens, CA

As of July 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Winter Gardens area is the $2.56 price per square foot Azure Model at Terre at E Bradley in the in the Winter Gardens neighborhood starting from $2,853. The second greatest value Winter Gardens apartment is the Sunset Model at Terre at Bradley starting at $2,430 with a $2.21 price per square foot in the Winter Gardens neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Winter Gardens apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Terre at E BradleyAzure3BR,2BA$2.56
Terre at BradleySunset2BR,1BA$2.21
Greystone Ridge Townhomes2 BEDROOMS2BR,1.5BA$2.53
Highline ApartmentsTwo Bedrooms, One Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.55
Terre at GravesCay1BR,1BA$3.04
The Village at Lakeside (55+ Community)1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.62
El Capitan ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$2.97
Winter Gardens ManorStudioStudio ,1BA$3.11
Sunset TrailsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$4.06

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Winter Gardens, Lakeside, CA

Ranked #2

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Winter Gardens Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Winter Gardens Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Winter Gardens Apartment is $1,570 at The Village at Lakeside (55+ Community).

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Winter Gardens is starting from $1,995 at El Capitan Apartments.

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