Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Winter Gardens Neighborhood of Lakeside, CA from $715 (19 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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2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Woodside Apartments

12001 Woodside AveLakeside, CA 92040
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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
Mountain View Villas1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,730
Sunset TrailsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,885
Winter Gardens Manor2/1.5 Down2BR,1BA$2,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Winter Gardens, CA

As of August 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Winter Gardens area is the $2.72 price per square foot 3/2.5 R Model at Canyon Springs Townhome Apartments in the in the El Cajon neighborhood starting from $3,349. The second greatest value Winter Gardens apartment is the 2 BEDROOMS Model at Greystone Ridge Townhomes starting at $2,500 with a $2.53 price per square foot in the Prospect Glen 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.
Canyon Springs Townhome Apartments3/2.5 R3BR,2.5BA$2.72
Greystone Ridge Townhomes2 BEDROOMS2BR,1.5BA$2.53
Highline ApartmentsTwo Bedrooms, One Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.66
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$3.85
Mountain View Villas1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$3.93

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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 $1,835 at Mountain View Villas.

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