Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Tri City Neighborhood of Oceanside, CA from $1,100 (17 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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Casa Vista Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Vista Apartments

2325 Paseo De LauraOceanside, 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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Cedar Woods Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Woods Apartments

210 Cedar RdVista, CA 92083
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Grapevine Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Grapevine Apartments

309 Grapevine RdVista, CA 92083
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Tri City, Oceanside, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Tri City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Tri City area of San Diego, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Bella Terra priced from $1,964. Briarcrest Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,980. Here are the most affordable Tri City apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bella TerraPlan A1BR,1BA$1,964
Briarcrest Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath Model1BR,1BA$1,980
Softwind PointStudioStudio,1BA$1,992
Ascot Village1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,013
Montecito VillageValencia1BR,1BA$2,029

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tri City, CA

As of February 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Tri City area is the $2.55 price per square foot The Venice Model at Piazza D'Oro in the in the Mira Costa neighborhood starting from $4,009. The second greatest value Tri City apartment is the 3-2 Up w/balcony Model at Emerald Vista starting at $2,595 with a $2.26 price per square foot in the Mira Costa neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Tri City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Piazza D'OroThe Venice2BR,2.5BA$2.55
Emerald Vista3-2 Up w/balcony3BR,2BA$2.26
Shadow Ridge Apartments2x22BR,2BA$2.75
Vista Pacifica ApartmentsTwo Bed Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.61
Elan Vista AltaAllure2BR,2BA$2.68
SunterraTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$2.75
Carlsbad View ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.75
Copper Hill Apartments1 BR / 1 BA1BR,1BA$2.75
Ascot Village1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.77
Briarcrest Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath Model1BR,1BA$2.75

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers is proud to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Tri City, Oceanside, and the greater San Diego area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendly amenities, proximity to transit, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Tri City Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Tri City?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Tri City is at Softwind Point listed at $1,992.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Tri City Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Tri City Apartment is $1,964 at Bella Terra.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Tri City Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Tri City is starting from $2,250 at Briarcrest Apartments.

What is the most affordable Tri City Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Tri City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Emerald Vista and starts from $2,595.

Expert Rental Resources

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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