Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lake Neighborhood of Oceanside, CA from $1,100 (51 Rentals)

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The Pointe at 2316
$2,380 - $3,110
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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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Bella Terra
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$1,972 - $5,496
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Bella Terra

365 Pomelo DrVista, CA 92081
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Softwind Point
$2,170 - $4,774
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Softwind Point

881 Soft Wind RdVista, CA 92081
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Ascend2300
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$2,344 - $5,733
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Ascend2300

2300 Rising Glen WayCarlsbad, CA 92008
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Flower Fields
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$3,341 - $3,451
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Flower Fields

2666 Flower Fields WayCarlsbad, CA 92010
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Westwind Apartments
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Westwind Apartments

171-180 Nettleton RdVista, CA 92083
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Cedar Woods Apartments
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Cedar Woods Apartments

210 Cedar RdVista, 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 1 Bed unit found at Suncrest Ridge priced from $1,950. The Grand at Vista Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,950. Here are the most affordable Lake apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Suncrest Ridge1x11BR,1BA$1,950
The Grand at Vista VillageStudioStudio,1BA$1,950
Bella TerraPlan A1BR,1BA$1,972
Plymouth Heights ApartmentsUpper One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,000
Ascot Village1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,013
The Villages Of MontereyMonterey Bay1BR,1BA$2,014
Vista Pacifica Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,100
Elan Paseo Vista11B1BR,1BA$2,145
Softwind PointOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2,170
Briarcrest Apartments2 Beds, 1 Bath Model2BR,1BA$2,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lake, CA

As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lake area is the $2.64 price per square foot The Florence Model at Piazza D'Oro in the in the Mira Costa neighborhood starting from $3,802. The second greatest value Lake apartment is the 2 Beds, 1 Bath Model Model at Briarcrest Apartments starting at $2,200 with a $2.00 price per square foot in the Mira Costa 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 Florence2BR,2.5BA$2.64
Briarcrest Apartments2 Beds, 1 Bath Model2BR,1BA$2.00
Shadow Ridge Apartments2x22BR,2BA$2.66
Elan Vista AltaAllure2BR,2BA$2.80
Elan Shadowridge Meadows2 Bed 2 Bath B2BR,2BA$2.74
ShadowRidge Country Club Villas2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.76
Carlsbad View ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.94
Ascot Village1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.77
Vista Pacifica Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.92
Bella TerraPlan A1BR,1BA$2.82

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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 The Grand at Vista Village listed at $1,950.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lake Apartment is $1,950 at Suncrest Ridge.

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 $2,200 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 The Villages Of Monterey and starts from $3,029.

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