Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Valley Neighborhood of Oceanside, CA from $1,000 (30 Rentals)

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Summit By The Lake
$1,725 - $2,750
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Summit By The Lake

4750 Calle Las PositasOceanside, CA 92057
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Shadow Way
2 Bedroom Apartments

Shadow Way

4779 Yuma AveOceanside, CA 92057
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Mission Cove
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Mission Cove

3247 Anchor WayOceanside, CA 92054

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Valley View Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Valley View Apartments

377-479 Vandegrift BlvdOceanside, CA 92057
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Ocean Breeze
2 Bedroom Apartments

Ocean Breeze

2070 Poplar RdOceanside, CA 92058
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Country Villas
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Country Villas

283 Douglas DrOceanside, CA 92058
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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 $1,825. Villa Pacific Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,960. Here are the most affordable North Valley apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Summit By The LakePlan B 1X1L1BR,1BA$1,825
Villa Pacific Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath D1BR,1BA$1,960
Villa Del Mar Apartments (new)1x1UP1BR,1BA$2,204
The Dylan Apartment Homes1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,233
Montecito VillageValencia1BR,1BA$2,287
Riverview SpringsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,295
River OaksSTERLING OAKS1BR,1BA$2,334
Boulevard1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,380
Elan Oceano1 Bed 1 Bath A1BR,1BA$2,425
Country VillasPlan 2A2BR,2BA$2,439

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Valley, CA

As of July 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Valley area is the $2.77 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Stone Arbor in the in the San Luis Rey neighborhood starting from $3,206. The second greatest value North Valley apartment is the Plan 2B Model at Mission Hills starting at $2,747 with a $2.79 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.
Stone Arbor3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$2.77
Mission HillsPlan 2B2BR,1BA$2.79
Country VillasPlan 2A2BR,2BA$2.49
The Villages Of MontereyMendocino2BR,2BA$3.01
The Dylan Apartment Homes1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.92
Villa Del Mar Apartments (new)1X1DO1BR,1BA$3.16
River OaksSTERLING OAKS1BR,1BA$3.21
Riverview SpringsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.26
Summit By The LakePlan B 1X1L1BR,1BA$2.60
Villa Pacific Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath D1BR,1BA$2.80

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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 $1,825 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 Stone Arbor and starts from $3,206.

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