Cheap Homes for Rent in the North Valley Neighborhood of Oceanside, CA from $1,300 (9 Rentals)

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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 $1,725. South River Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,874. 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$1,874
Riverview SpringsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,210

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Valley, CA

As of July 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Valley area is the $2.65 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Stone Arbor in the in the San Luis Rey neighborhood starting from $3,062. The second greatest value North Valley apartment is the Plan 2B Model at Country Villas starting at $2,459 with a $2.46 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$2.65
Country VillasPlan 2B2BR,2BA$2.46
Mission HillsPlan 2D2BR,2BA$2.71
Valley View Apartments2/2 Standard2BR,2BA$2.47
120 Avenida Las Brisas, Unit B120 Avenida Las Brisas2BR,2BA$3.16
River OaksWATERFORD OAKS2BR,2BA$3.12
Oakleaf Apartments2/1 U2BR,1BA$2.66
The Dylan Apartment Homes1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.04
The Villages Of MontereyMonterey Bay1BR,1BA$3.15
Riverview SpringsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.13

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Frequently Asked Questions about North Valley

What type of rentals are currently available in North Valley?

There are currently 71 Apartments for Rent in North Valley, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,725 to $5,200. There are also 49 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in North Valley ranging from $1,300 to $9,900.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in North Valley?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in North Valley ranges from $1,300 to $9,900 with an average monthly rent of $3,774.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in North Valley?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in North Valley range from $2,650 to $3,691, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,100 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,250 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $5,200.

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