Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mira Costa Neighborhood of Oceanside, CA from $1,100 (35 Rentals)

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$1,200

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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3587 Cameo Dr

OceansideCA92056
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$1,400 - $1,700

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2432 Papyrus Ct

OceansideCA92054

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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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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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Sunterra
2 Bedroom Apartments

Sunterra

3851 Sherbourne DrOceanside, CA 92056

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Ascend2300
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$2,471 - $6,294
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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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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 $1,950. The Avenue at Carlsbad has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,012. Here are the most affordable Mira Costa apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Suncrest Ridge1x11BR,1BA$1,950
The Avenue at CarlsbadStudioStudio,1BA$2,012
Creekwood VillasSTUDIOStudio,1BA$2,032
Camino ColonyOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$2,050
Vista Pacifica Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,100
The Villages Of MontereyMonterey Bay1BR,1BA$2,125
Elan Paseo Vista11B1BR,1BA$2,145
Villa Camino Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,174
Villas de LauraModel 8 - Standard 1BR1BR,1BA$2,195
Briarcrest Apartments2 Beds, 1 Bath Model2BR,1BA$2,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mira Costa, CA

As of April 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mira Costa area is the $2.69 price per square foot The Florence Model at Piazza D'Oro in the in the Mira Costa neighborhood starting from $3,885. The second greatest value Mira Costa 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 Mira Costa apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Piazza D'OroThe Florence2BR,2.5BA$2.69
Briarcrest Apartments2 Beds, 1 Bath Model2BR,1BA$2.00
Flower Fields2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom B2BR,2BA$3.06
Shadow Ridge Apartments2x22BR,2BA$2.66
Carlsbad View ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.94
Canyon Creek Apartments C2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.95
Villa Camino Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.86
The Villages Of MontereyMonterey Bay1BR,1BA$2.92
Elan Paseo Vista11A1BR,1BA$2.98
Vista Pacifica Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.92

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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 $2,012.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mira Costa Apartment is $1,950 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 Luma at El Corazon and starts from $4,000.

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