
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Tri City Neighborhood of Oceanside, CA from $1,100 (28 Rentals)
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Montecito Village

Boulevard
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4071 Johnson Dr
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Softwind Point

Sunset Springs Apartments

2407 Sonora Ct

2407 Sonora Ct

1259 Bluegrass Rd

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Ascot Village
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315 Pomelo Dr
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681 Diamond Way
Tri City, Oceanside, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Tri City?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Tri City Studio Apartments | $2,225 | $1,895 | $3,599 |
Tri City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,684 | $1,900 | $5,145 |
Tri City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,175 | $2,150 | $5,900 |
Tri City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,897 | $2,695 | $6,314 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 28 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Tri City Neighborhood of Oceanside, CA.
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Cheapest Available Tri City Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Tri City area of San Diego, CA is a Studio unit found at Softwind Point priced from $1,895. Terra Oceanside Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,895. Here are the most affordable Tri City apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Softwind Point | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,895 |
Terra Oceanside Apartments | 0x1 | Studio,1BA | $1,895 |
Ascot Village | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,013 |
Ocean Vista | The Lagoon | 1BR,1BA | $2,080 |
Bella Terra | Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $2,193 |
Montecito Village | Barcelona | 1BR,1BA | $2,219 |
Elan Vista Alta | Aspire | 1BR,1BA | $2,245 |
Villas de Laura | Model 8 - Standard 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $2,250 |
Boulevard | Plan 3 - Sunset | 1BR,1BA | $2,265 |
Island Club Apartments | Bali Premier | 1BR,1BA | $2,267 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tri City, CA
As of June 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Tri City area is the $2.48 price per square foot The Venice Model at Piazza D'Oro in the in the Mira Costa neighborhood starting from $3,891. The second greatest value Tri City apartment is the 2x2 Model at Shadow Ridge Apartments starting at $2,895 with a $2.85 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Piazza D'Oro | The Venice | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.48 |
Shadow Ridge Apartments | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.85 |
Sunterra | Two Bedroom Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.71 |
Vista Pacifica Apartments | Two Bedroom X 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.53 |
The Villages Of Monterey | Mendocino | 2BR,2BA | $2.68 |
Carlsbad View Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.94 |
Elan Vista Alta | Aspire | 1BR,1BA | $2.99 |
Ascot Village | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.77 |
Terra Oceanside Apartments | 0x1 | Studio ,1BA | $2.83 |
Ocean Vista | The Lagoon | 1BR,1BA | $3.13 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleTri City, Oceanside, CA
Ranked #2
Among neighborhoods in Oceanside, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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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!
Getting Around the Tri City Neighborhood in Oceanside, CA
Walk Score®
57 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
33 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
34 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,890.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Tri City Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Tri City Apartment is $2,013 at Ascot Village.
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 $2,260 at Ocean Vista.
What is the most affordable Tri City Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Tri City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Bella Terra and starts from $3,271.
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