
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Morro Hills Neighborhood of Oceanside, CA from $1,000 (14 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Morro Hills?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morro Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,277 | $1,725 | $2,545 |
| Morro Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,766 | $1,724 | $3,200 |
| Morro Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,956 | $2,650 | $8,315 |
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Cheapest Available Morro Hills Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Morro Hills area of San Diego, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at South River Village priced from $1,724. Presidio at Rancho Del Oro has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,298. Here are the most affordable Morro Hills apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| South River Village | 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath-50% AMI | 2BR,1BA | $1,724 |
| Presidio at Rancho Del Oro | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,298 |
| Summit By The Lake | Plan D 2X1L | 2BR,1BA | $2,350 |
| Elan Oceano | 2 Bed 2 Bath A | 2BR,2BA | $3,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Morro Hills, CA
As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Morro Hills area is the $2.90 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath A Model at Elan Oceano in the in the San Luis Rey neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Morro Hills apartment is the 120 Avenida Las Brisas Model at 120 Avenida Las Brisas, Unit B starting at $3,200 with a $3.37 price per square foot in the San Luis Rey neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Morro Hills apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elan Oceano | 2 Bed 2 Bath A | 2BR,2BA | $2.90 |
| 120 Avenida Las Brisas, Unit B | 120 Avenida Las Brisas | 2BR,2BA | $3.37 |
| Summit By The Lake | Plan D 2X1L | 2BR,1BA | $2.53 |
| Presidio at Rancho Del Oro | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.06 |
| South River Village | 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath-50% AMI | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.34 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Morro Hills Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Morro Hills?
The cheapest apartment in Morro Hills is Presidio at Rancho Del Oro which is listed at $2,298, while the average apartment in Morro Hills costs $3,554.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Morro Hills?
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 1 regular apartments in Morro Hills 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 Morro Hills?
Cheap apartments in Morro Hills have an average cost of $132 which is $3,422 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Morro Hills.
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