Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Winter Gardens Neighborhood of Lakeside, CA from $700 (21 Rentals)

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Windmill Senior Villas
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Windmill Senior Villas

9430 Winter Gardens BlvdLakeside, CA 92040
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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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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 1 Bed unit found at The Village at Lakeside (55+ Community) priced from $1,570. El Capitan Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,695. Here are the most affordable Winter Gardens apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Village at Lakeside (55+ Community)1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,570
El Capitan ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1,695
Winter Gardens | 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments with Parking and Sparkling Pool!1x11BR,1BA$1,695
Terre at GravesCay1BR,1BA$1,913
Sunset TrailsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,985

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Winter Gardens, CA

As of May 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Winter Gardens area is the $2.66 price per square foot 3/2 B (2 BD/1 BA Upstairs, 1 BD/1 BA Downstairs... Model at Shannonwoods Townhomes in the in the Winter Gardens neighborhood starting from $2,995. The second greatest value Winter Gardens apartment is the Azure Model at Terre at E Bradley starting at $2,834 with a $2.54 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.
Shannonwoods Townhomes3/2 B (2 BD/1 BA Upstairs, 1 BD/1 BA Downstairs...3BR,2BA$2.66
Terre at E BradleyAzure3BR,2BA$2.54
Terre at BradleySunset2BR,1BA$1.90
Greystone Ridge Townhomes2 BEDROOMS2BR,1.5BA$2.53
Terre at GravesCay1BR,1BA$3.14
The Village at Lakeside (55+ Community)1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.62
El Capitan ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$2.97
Sunset TrailsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$4.06

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Winter Gardens, Lakeside, CA

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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.

What is the most affordable Winter Gardens Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Winter Gardens Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Greystone Ridge Townhomes and starts from $2,700.

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