Cheap Homes for Rent in San Luis Rey Neighborhood of Oceanside, CA from $1,200 (7 Rentals)

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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 Summit By The Lake priced from $1,825. Villa Del Mar Apartments (new) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,204. Here are the most affordable San Luis Rey apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Summit By The LakePlan B 1X1L1BR,1BA$1,825
Villa Del Mar Apartments (new)1x1UP1BR,1BA$2,204
The Dylan1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,270

Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Luis Rey, CA

As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the San Luis Rey area is the $2.89 price per square foot Plan 3A Model at Country Villas in the in the San Luis Rey neighborhood starting from $3,057. The second greatest value San Luis Rey apartment is the Plan 2C Model at Mission Hills starting at $2,779 with a $2.82 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Country VillasPlan 3A3BR,2BA$2.89
Mission HillsPlan 2C2BR,2BA$2.82
120 Avenida Las Brisas, Unit B120 Avenida Las Brisas2BR,2BA$3.37
Stone Arbor2 Bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.98
River OaksHERITAGE OAKS2BR,1BA$3.09
Presidio at Rancho Del Oro1x11BR,1BA$3.32
The Dylan1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.11
Villa Del Mar Apartments (new)1X1DO1BR,1BA$3.16
Riverview SpringsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.26
Summit By The LakePlan B 1X1L1BR,1BA$2.60

Frequently Asked Questions about San Luis Rey

What type of rentals are currently available in San Luis Rey?

There are currently 45 Apartments for Rent in San Luis Rey, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,725 to $3,848. There are also 28 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in San Luis Rey ranging from $1,200 to $4,850.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in San Luis Rey?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in San Luis Rey ranges from $1,200 to $4,850 with an average monthly rent of $3,008.

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