
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the San Luis Rey Neighborhood of Oceanside, CA from $1,000 (21 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the San Luis Rey area of Oceanside.


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Summit By The Lake

OakLeaf Apartments

Montecito Village

River Oaks

Presidio at Rancho Del Oro

Villa Del Mar Apartments (new)
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Stone Arbor

Riverview Springs

The Dylan

Elan Oceano

615 Fredricks Ave, Unit 166, Unit 166

Mission Hills

4265 Mesa Vista Way
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Shadow Way

133 Fireside St

Country Villas

141 Douglas Dr

4270 Casa Buena Way

4402 Shearwater Way

340 S El Camino Real
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San Luis Rey, Oceanside, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in San Luis Rey?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Luis Rey 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,331 | $1,725 | $2,556 |
| San Luis Rey 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,754 | $2,075 | $3,200 |
| San Luis Rey 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,338 | $2,650 | $3,595 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 21 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the San Luis Rey Neighborhood of Oceanside, CA.
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Cheapest Available San Luis Rey Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the San Luis Rey area of San Diego, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Montecito Village priced from $2,119. River Oaks has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,293. Here are the most affordable San Luis Rey apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montecito Village | Valencia | 1BR,1BA | $2,119 |
| River Oaks | STERLING OAKS | 1BR,1BA | $2,293 |
| Presidio at Rancho Del Oro | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,298 |
| Villa Del Mar Apartments (new) | 1x1UP | 1BR,1BA | $2,307 |
| Stone Arbor | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,309 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Luis Rey, CA
As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the San Luis Rey area is the $3.18 price per square foot Three Bedroom Two Bath Model at Riverview Springs in the in the San Luis Rey neighborhood starting from $3,325. The second greatest value San Luis Rey apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath A Model at Elan Oceano starting at $3,000 with a $2.90 price per square foot in the San Luis Rey neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for San Luis Rey apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverview Springs | Three Bedroom Two Bath | 3BR,2BA | $3.18 |
| Elan Oceano | 2 Bed 2 Bath A | 2BR,2BA | $2.90 |
| Mission Hills | Plan 2D | 2BR,2BA | $2.76 |
| Summit By The Lake | Plan D 2X1L | 2BR,1BA | $2.53 |
| Presidio at Rancho Del Oro | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.06 |
| The Dylan | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.34 |
| Villa Del Mar Apartments (new) | 1x1UP | 1BR,1BA | $3.16 |
| River Oaks | STERLING OAKS | 1BR,1BA | $3.15 |
| Stone Arbor | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.29 |
| Montecito Village | Valencia | 1BR,1BA | $3.30 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap San Luis Rey Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom San Luis Rey Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom San Luis Rey Apartment is $2,119 at Montecito Village.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom San Luis Rey Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in San Luis Rey is starting from $2,350 at Summit By The Lake.
What is the most affordable San Luis Rey Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap San Luis Rey Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Presidio at Rancho Del Oro and starts from $3,262.
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