
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ocean Hills Neighborhood of Oceanside, CA from $500 (43 Rentals)
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Terra Oceanside

Carlsbad View Apartments

Sofi Ocean Hills

Elan Milano

4165 Tiberon Dr, Unit 4165 Tiberon Dr

Tri-City Gardens

3465 Los Mochis Way
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Serra 9Hundred

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Breeze Hill

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Softwind Point

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Bella Terra

Shadowridge Heights
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Parkstone Vista

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Shadowridge Woodbend

Shadowridge Country Club Villas

315 Pomelo Dr

Preserve at Melrose
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Avalon Vista

Shadowridge Park Apartments

Elan Shadowridge Meadows

603 Sunset Dr, Unit #3U

701 Breeze Hill Rd

KSB - Santa Fe Townhomes

The Grove +62 Senior Community
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Grapevine Apartments

Bella Vista
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Emerald Vista

1955 Spyglass Cir

5110 Don Mata Dr
Ocean Hills, Oceanside, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Ocean Hills?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Hills Studio Apartments | $2,223 | $2,173 | $2,272 |
| Ocean Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,501 | $1,900 | $3,910 |
| Ocean Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,749 | $1,941 | $4,430 |
| Ocean Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,432 | $3,195 | $8,730 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 43 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Ocean Hills Neighborhood of Oceanside, CA.
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Cheapest Available Ocean Hills Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Ocean Hills area of San Diego, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Serra 9Hundred priced from $2,100. Softwind Point has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,178. Here are the most affordable Ocean Hills apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serra 9Hundred | 2+2 | 2BR,2BA | $2,100 |
| Softwind Point | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,178 |
| Bella Terra | Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $2,185 |
| Briarcrest Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Bath Model | 2BR,1BA | $2,200 |
| Shadowridge Heights | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,220 |
| Carlsbad View Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,345 |
| Elan Vista Alta | Aspire | 1BR,1BA | $2,345 |
| Waterleaf Apartments Homes | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,376 |
| Parkstone Vista | 2 BEDROOM | 2BR,2BA | $2,395 |
| Shadowridge Woodbend | 11A | 1BR,1BA | $2,451 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ocean Hills, CA
As of June 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ocean Hills area is the $2.14 price per square foot 2BR/2.5BA Model at KSB - Santa Fe Townhomes in the in the Ocean Hills neighborhood starting from $3,595. The second greatest value Ocean Hills apartment is the 2 Beds, 1 Bath Model Model at Briarcrest Apartments starting at $2,200 with a $2.00 price per square foot in the Mira Costa neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ocean Hills apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSB - Santa Fe Townhomes | 2BR/2.5BA | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.14 |
| Briarcrest Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Bath Model | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Elan Milano | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $3.07 |
| Parkstone Vista | 2 BEDROOM | 2BR,2BA | $2.59 |
| Elan Shadowridge Meadows | 2 Bed 2 Bath A | 2BR,2BA | $2.92 |
| Carlsbad View Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.88 |
| Preserve at Melrose | A1 1 Bedroom Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $3.29 |
| Elan Vista Alta | Aspire | 1BR,1BA | $3.13 |
| Shadowridge Heights | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.13 |
| Bella Terra | Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $3.12 |
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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!
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ocean Hills Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Ocean Hills Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Ocean Hills Apartment is $2,100 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 $2,100 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 Elan Shadowridge Meadows and starts from $3,195.
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