Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mira Costa Neighborhood of Oceanside, CA from $1,150 (46 Rentals)

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Creekwood Villas
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$2,000 - $3,200

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Base Rent$2,000 - $3,200

Total Monthly Price$2,000 - $3,200
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 14

Creekwood Villas

3020 Oceanside BlvdOceanside, CA 92054
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Terra Oceanside
$2,295 - $2,795

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Base Rent$2,295 - $2,795

Total Monthly Price$2,295 - $2,795
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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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Pointe at 2316

2316 Paseo De LauraOceanside, CA 92056
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2160 Via Robles, Unit 2160
$2,800

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Base Rent$2,800

Total Monthly Price$2,800
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

2160 Via Robles, Unit 2160

2160 Via RoblesOceanside, CA 92054
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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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Casa Vista Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Vista Apartments

2325 Paseo De LauraOceanside, CA 92056
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Villas de Laura
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villas de Laura

2330 Paseo De LauraOceanside, CA 92056
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La Montana
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

La Montana

2929 Fire Mountain DrOceanside, CA 92054

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Ascend2300
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$2,797 - $9,175

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Base Rent$2,797 - $9,175

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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

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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The Avenue at Carlsbad
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Avenue at Carlsbad

2262 Avenida MagnificaCarlsbad, CA 92008
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Flower Fields
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Flower Fields

2666 Flower Fields WayCarlsbad, CA 92010

Mira Costa, Oceanside, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mira Costa Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mira Costa area of San Diego, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Suncrest Ridge priced from $2,099. The Bluffs at Carlsbad has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,185. Here are the most affordable Mira Costa apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Suncrest Ridge1x11BR,1BA$2,099
The Bluffs at Carlsbad1 Bed 1 Bath Up1BR,1BA$2,185
Briarcrest Apartments2 Beds, 1 Bath Model2BR,1BA$2,200
Villa Camino Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,244
Carlsbad View ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,295
Villas de LauraModel 1 - Deluxe 1BR w/balcony or yard1BR,1BA$2,350
Waterleaf Apartments HomesA11BR,1BA$2,369
Boulevard1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,375
Ocean VistaThe Reef2BR,1BA$2,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mira Costa, CA

As of September 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mira Costa area is the $2.45 price per square foot The Rome Model at Piazza D'Oro in the in the Mira Costa neighborhood starting from $3,828. The second greatest value Mira Costa 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 Mira Costa apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Piazza D'OroThe Rome3BR,3.5BA$2.45
Emerald Vista Apartments3-2 Up w/balcony3BR,2BA$2.30
Briarcrest Apartments2 Beds, 1 Bath Model2BR,1BA$2.00
2160 Via Robles, Unit 21602160 Via Robles2BR,1.5BA$2.55
Shadow Ridge Apartments2x22BR,2BA$2.67
The Villages Of MontereyMorgan Hill3BR,2BA$3.06
Elan Paseo Vista1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 11B1BR,1BA$3.22
Carlsbad View ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.82
Ocean VistaThe Reef2BR,1BA$2.96
Villa Camino Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.95

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Mira Costa, Oceanside, CA

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across California and customized analysis for San Diego, California. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and convenient access to the outdoors, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mira Costa Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Mira Costa?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Mira Costa is at The Avenue at Carlsbad listed at $2,534.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Mira Costa Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mira Costa Apartment is $2,099 at Suncrest Ridge.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Mira Costa is starting from $2,200 at Briarcrest Apartments.

What is the most affordable Mira Costa Three Bedroom Apartment?

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

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