
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Valley Neighborhood of Oceanside, CA from $800 (33 Rentals)
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South River Village

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Summit By The Lake

OakLeaf Apartments

Villa Pacific Apartments

Montecito Village

The Villages Of Monterey

The Dylan
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Riverview Springs

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Villa Del Mar Apartments (new)

Presidio at Rancho Del Oro

Boulevard

Mission Hills

Elan Oceano

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3177 Toopal Dr, Unit The Beachy Bungalow, Unit The Beachy Bungalow

River Oaks
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615 Fredricks Ave, Unit 166, Unit 166

809 N Carey Rd

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Stone Arbor

Mission Cove

Shadow Way

200 N El Camino Real

La Mision Village (no availability)

Canyon Creek Apartments C
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513 Calle Montecito

Ocean Breeze

Valley View Apartments

141 Douglas Dr

3685 Vista Campana N

Country Villas

145 Francesca Dr

5094 Via Manos
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328 Riverview Way
North Valley, Oceanside, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in North Valley?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Valley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,352 | $1,725 | $2,620 |
| North Valley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,731 | $1,724 | $3,221 |
| North Valley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,299 | $2,650 | $3,664 |
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Cheapest Available North Valley Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Valley area of San Diego, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Summit By The Lake priced from $1,900. The Villages Of Monterey has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,190. Here are the most affordable North Valley apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summit By The Lake | Plan B 1X1L | 1BR,1BA | $1,900 |
| The Villages Of Monterey | Monterey Bay | 1BR,1BA | $2,190 |
| Montecito Village | Barcelona | 1BR,1BA | $2,194 |
| The Dylan | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,270 |
| Riverview Springs | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,295 |
| Villa Del Mar Apartments (new) | 1x1UP | 1BR,1BA | $2,304 |
| Canyon Creek Apartments C | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2,350 |
| Presidio at Rancho Del Oro | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,373 |
| Boulevard | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,380 |
| Mission Hills | Plan 2B | 2BR,1BA | $2,449 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Valley, CA
As of May 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Valley area is the $2.73 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Stone Arbor in the in the San Luis Rey neighborhood starting from $2,724. The second greatest value North Valley apartment is the Plan 2C Model at Mission Hills starting at $2,769 with a $2.81 price per square foot in the San Luis Rey neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Valley apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Arbor | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.73 |
| Mission Hills | Plan 2C | 2BR,2BA | $2.81 |
| Country Villas | Plan 2A | 2BR,2BA | $2.62 |
| River Oaks | GRAND OAKS | 2BR,2BA | $3.13 |
| The Villages Of Monterey | Mendocino | 2BR,2BA | $3.03 |
| Presidio at Rancho Del Oro | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.16 |
| The Dylan | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.11 |
| Villa Del Mar Apartments (new) | 1x1UP | 1BR,1BA | $3.16 |
| Riverview Springs | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.26 |
| Summit By The Lake | Plan B 1X1L | 1BR,1BA | $2.71 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Valley Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom North Valley Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom North Valley Apartment is $1,900 at Summit By The Lake.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom North Valley Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in North Valley is starting from $2,350 at Summit By The Lake.
What is the most affordable North Valley Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap North Valley Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Riverview Springs and starts from $3,195.
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