Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lake Neighborhood of Oceanside, CA from $1,100 (40 Rentals)

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2163 Via Sonora, Unit 2163
$2,400
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2163 Via Sonora, Unit 2163

2163 Via SonoraOceanside, CA 92054
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The Pointe at 2316
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$2,538 - $3,067
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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
$2,114 - $5,413
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Softwind Point

881 Soft Wind RdVista, CA 92081
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Breeze Hill
$2,173 - $3,479
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Breeze Hill

710 Breeze Hill RdVista, CA 92081
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Bella Terra
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$2,261 - $6,284
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Bella Terra

365 Pomelo DrVista, CA 92081
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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

Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

From theft to fire to water damage, the unexpected can happen to any renter. Discover why renters insurance is one of the smartest and most affordable investments you can make as a tenant.

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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 The Grand at Vista Village priced from $1,950. Plymouth Heights Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,000. Here are the most affordable Lake apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Grand at Vista VillageStudioStudio,1BA$1,950
Plymouth Heights ApartmentsUpper One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,000
Ascot Village1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,013
Softwind PointStudioStudio,1BA$2,114
Ocean VistaThe Lagoon1BR,1BA$2,150
ShadowRidge Country Club Villas1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,165
Briarcrest Apartments2 Beds, 1 Bath Model2BR,1BA$2,200
Shadowridge Heights1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,220
The Bluffs at Carlsbad1 Bed 1 Bath Up1BR,1BA$2,229
Bella TerraPlan A1BR,1BA$2,261

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lake, CA

As of July 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lake area is the $2.26 price per square foot The Venice Model at Piazza D'Oro in the in the Mira Costa neighborhood starting from $3,553. The second greatest value Lake apartment is the C1-1443sq Model at Avalon Vista starting at $3,805 with a $2.65 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$2.26
Avalon VistaC1-1443sq3BR,2BA$2.65
Briarcrest Apartments2 Beds, 1 Bath Model2BR,1BA$2.00
Elan Milano2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.97
Elan Shadowridge Meadows2 Bed 2 Bath A2BR,2BA$2.92
2163 Via Sonora, Unit 21632163 Via Sonora2BR,1BA$2.67
Shadow Ridge Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2.97
Carlsbad View ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.88
ShadowRidge Country Club Villas1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.89
Ascot Village1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.77

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lake Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Lake?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lake is under $2,261.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lake?

The cheapest apartment in Lake is Plymouth Heights Apartments which is listed at $2,000, while the average apartment in Lake costs $3,718.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lake?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 3 regular apartments in Lake that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Lake?

Cheap apartments in Lake have an average cost of $535 which is $3,183 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lake.

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