Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ocean Hills Neighborhood of Oceanside, CA from $500 (11 Rentals)

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Tri-City Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tri-City Gardens

4129-4130 Waring RdOceanside, CA 92056

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Westwind Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Westwind Apartments

171-180 Nettleton RdVista, CA 92083
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Sunny Creek Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sunny Creek Apartments

5410 Sunny Creek RdCarlsbad, CA 92010
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Sunset Trails
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sunset Trails

959 Postal WayVista, CA 92083

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Cedar Woods Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Woods Apartments

210 Cedar RdVista, CA 92083
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Ocean Hills, Oceanside, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Ocean Hills Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Ocean Hills area of San Diego, CA is a Studio unit found at Softwind Point priced from $1,881. Serra 9hundred has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,995. Here are the most affordable Ocean Hills apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Softwind PointStudioStudio,1BA$1,881
Serra 9hundred2+1A2BR,1BA$1,995
Bella TerraPlan A1BR,1BA$2,115
ShadowRidge Country Club Villas1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,165
Shadowridge Heights1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ocean Hills, CA

As of November 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ocean Hills area is the $2.19 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Elan Shadowridge Meadows in the in the Grand Estates neighborhood starting from $2,995. The second greatest value Ocean Hills apartment is the B2-1065sq Model at Avalon Vista starting at $3,315 with a $3.12 price per square foot in the Tri City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ocean Hills apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Elan Shadowridge Meadows3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$2.19
Avalon VistaB2-1065sq2BR,2BA$3.12
Carlsbad View ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.85
Elan Milano2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.96
Terra OceansideLuxury Remodel-Upgraded Cabinets, Open Floor Pl...2BR,1BA$2.91
Parkstone Vista2 BEDROOM2BR,2BA$2.59
Elan Vista AltaAllure2BR,2BA$2.74
ShadowRidge Country Club Villas1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.89
Shadowridge Heights1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.10
Bella TerraPlan A1BR,1BA$3.02

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Ocean Hills, Oceanside, CA

Ranked #4

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across California, including Oceanside. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Ocean Hills Neighborhood in Oceanside, CA

Walk Score®

35 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

31 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

15 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ocean Hills Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Ocean Hills?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Ocean Hills is at Softwind Point listed at $1,881.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Ocean Hills Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Ocean Hills Apartment is $1,995 at Serra 9hundred.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Ocean Hills Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Ocean Hills is starting from $1,995 at Serra 9hundred.

What is the most affordable Ocean Hills Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Ocean Hills Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Bella Terra and starts from $2,956.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Top 10 Most Affordable Neighborhoods in San Diego: A Local Real Estate Expert Guide

Written by: Hayden Goldberg

Aloha! I’m Hayden, your local San Diego Realtor and relocation expert with ApartmentHomeLiving.com.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.