Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Morro Hills Neighborhood of Oceanside, CA from $1,000 (13 Rentals)

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La Costa Villa
3 Bedroom Apartments

La Costa Villa

100-150 N River CirOceanside, CA 92057
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Vista Hermosa
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Vista Hermosa

156-194 Avenida DescansoOceanside, CA 92057

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Morro Hills, Oceanside, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Morro Hills Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Morro Hills area of San Diego, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Summit By The Lake priced from $1,725. South River Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,759. Here are the most affordable Morro Hills apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Summit By The LakePlan A 1X1S1BR,1BA$1,725
South River Village1 Bedroom 1 Bath-60% AMI1BR,1BA$1,759
Presidio at Rancho Del Oro1x11BR,1BA$2,319
Elan Oceano2 Bed 1 Bath A2BR,1BA$2,800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Morro Hills, CA

As of December 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Morro Hills area is the $3.12 price per square foot 2 Bed 1 Bath A Model at Elan Oceano in the in the San Luis Rey neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Morro Hills apartment is the 1x1 Model at Presidio at Rancho Del Oro starting at $2,319 with a $3.09 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Elan Oceano2 Bed 1 Bath A2BR,1BA$3.12
Presidio at Rancho Del Oro1x11BR,1BA$3.09
31241 Old River Rd, Unit 10031241 Old River RdStudio ,1BA$2.20
South River Village1 Bedroom 1 Bath-60% AMI1BR,1BA$3.31
Summit By The LakePlan A 1X1S1BR,1BA$3.42

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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 Summit By The Lake which is listed at $1,725, while the average apartment in Morro Hills costs $3,536.

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 $125 which is $3,411 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Morro Hills.

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