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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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Westwind Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

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

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210 Cedar RdVista, CA 92083
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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 $1,948. Bella Terra has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,964. Here are the most affordable Lake apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Softwind PointStudioStudio,1BA$1,948
Bella TerraPlan A1BR,1BA$1,964
Briarcrest Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath Model1BR,1BA$1,980
The Grand at Vista VillageStudioStudio,1BA$1,995
Plymouth Heights ApartmentsUpper One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,000
Ascot Village1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,013
The Bluffs at Carlsbad1 Bed 1 Bath Down1BR,1BA$2,099
Suncrest Ridge1x11BR,1BA$2,125
ShadowRidge Country Club Villas1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,165
Elan Paseo Vista11A1BR,1BA$2,199

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lake, CA

As of January 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lake area is the $2.58 price per square foot The Venice Model at Piazza D'Oro in the in the Mira Costa neighborhood starting from $4,048. The second greatest value Lake apartment is the 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Elan Shadowridge Meadows starting at $3,195 with a $2.33 price per square foot in the Grand Estates 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$2.58
Elan Shadowridge Meadows3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$2.33
Emerald Vista3-2 Up w/balcony3BR,2BA$2.34
Shadow Ridge Apartments2x22BR,2BA$2.75
Terra OceansideLuxury Remodel-Upgraded Cabinets, Open Floor Pl...2BR,1BA$2.81
Vista Pacifica ApartmentsTwo Bed Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.61
Carlsbad View ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.75
Ascot Village1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.77
Briarcrest Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath Model1BR,1BA$2.75
Bella TerraPlan A1BR,1BA$2.81

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 $1,948.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lake Apartment is $1,964 at Bella Terra.

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 $2,250 at Briarcrest 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 and starts from $2,695.

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