Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Valley Neighborhood of Oceanside, CA from $1,000 (8 Rentals)

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2 Bedroom Apartments

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4779 Yuma AveOceanside, CA 92057
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North Valley, Oceanside, CA Local Guide

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 $1,725. 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 North Valley 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
Canyon Creek Apartments C1B L1BR,1BA$1,995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Valley, CA

As of December 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Valley area is the $2.54 price per square foot Plan 3A Model at Country Villas in the in the San Luis Rey neighborhood starting from $2,679. The second greatest value North Valley apartment is the San Luis Rey Model at Mission Hills starting at $2,627 with a $2.69 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Country VillasPlan 3A3BR,2BA$2.54
Mission HillsSan Luis Rey2BR,2BA$2.69
The Villages Of MontereyMorgan Hill3BR,2BA$3.11
Elan Oceano2 Bed 1 Bath A2BR,1BA$3.12
Stone Arbor Apartments2 Beds 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.95
Presidio at Rancho Del Oro1x11BR,1BA$3.09
The Dylan1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.04
Villa Del Mar Apartments (new)1x1UP1BR,1BA$3.02
Canyon Creek Apartments C1B L1BR,1BA$3.27
South River Village1 Bedroom 1 Bath-60% AMI1BR,1BA$3.31

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North Valley, Oceanside, CA

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States including North Valley, Oceanside, and the greater San Diego area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury housing options, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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 $1,725 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 Country Villas and starts from $2,679.

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