Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lake Neighborhood of Oceanside, CA from $1,100 (45 Rentals)

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Terra Oceanside
$2,295 - $2,895
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$2,295 - $2,895
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 15

Terra Oceanside

3964-3970 Waring RdOceanside, CA 92056
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The Pointe at 2316
$2,525 - $2,841
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$2,525 - $2,841
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The Pointe at 2316

2316 Paseo De LauraOceanside, CA 92056
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Tri-City Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tri-City Gardens

4129-4130 Waring RdOceanside, CA 92056

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Softwind Point
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$1,812 - $4,908
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Softwind Point

881 Soft Wind RdVista, CA 92081
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Bella Terra
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$2,004 - $6,966
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Bella Terra

365 Pomelo DrVista, CA 92081
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Flower Fields
$2,851 - $3,521
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Flower Fields

2666 Flower Fields WayCarlsbad, CA 92010
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Ascend2300
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$2,986 - $8,705
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Ascend2300

2300 Rising Glen WayCarlsbad, CA 92008
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Westwind Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Westwind Apartments

171-180 Nettleton RdVista, CA 92083
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Cedar Woods Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Woods Apartments

210 Cedar RdVista, CA 92083
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Bella Vista
2 Bedroom Apartments

Bella Vista

1515 Date StVista, CA 92083

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Lake, Oceanside, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lake Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lake area of San Diego, CA is a Studio unit found at Softwind Point priced from $1,812. Sunset Springs Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,900. Here are the most affordable Lake apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Softwind PointStudioStudio,1BA$1,812
Sunset Springs ApartmentsStandard One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,900
The Grand at Vista VillageStudioStudio,1BA$1,950
Ascot Village1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,993
Plymouth Heights ApartmentsUpper One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,000
Bella TerraPlan A1BR,1BA$2,004
Suncrest Ridge1x11BR,1BA$2,099
Briarcrest Apartments2 Beds, 1 Bath Model2BR,1BA$2,200
The Bluffs at Carlsbad1 Bed 1 Bath Up1BR,1BA$2,252
The Villages Of MontereyMonterey Bay1BR,1BA$2,290

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lake, CA

As of August 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lake area is the $2.53 price per square foot The Venice Model at Piazza D'Oro in the in the Mira Costa neighborhood starting from $3,978. The second greatest value Lake apartment is the 3-2 Up w/balcony Model at Emerald Vista Apartments starting at $2,649 with a $2.30 price per square foot in the Vista neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lake apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Piazza D'OroThe Venice2BR,2.5BA$2.53
Emerald Vista Apartments3-2 Up w/balcony3BR,2BA$2.30
Briarcrest Apartments2 Beds, 1 Bath Model2BR,1BA$2.00
Sunset ViewMarbella2BR,2BA$2.90
215 E Connecticut Ave, Unit 215215 E Connecticut Ave2BR,1BA$2.63
SunterraTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$2.72
Carlsbad View ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.82
Ascot Village1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.75
Sunset Springs ApartmentsUpgraded One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.92
Bella TerraPlan A1BR,1BA$2.86

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lake Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Lake?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Lake is at Softwind Point listed at $1,812.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lake Apartment is $1,900 at Sunset Springs Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Lake is starting from $2,150 at Sunset Springs Apartments.

What is the most affordable Lake Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Lake Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Emerald Vista Apartments and starts from $2,649.

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