
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the El Rio East Neighborhood of Oxnard, CA from $800 (36 Rentals)
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672 Nile River Dr

329 Kiawah River Dr, Unit 1

Porta Rossa Apartments

Casitas Casa Real Apartments

Rancho Solana

1951 N Ventura Rd

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Mosaic

Tierra Vista
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Wagon Wheel Town Square

Artisan Apartments at East Village

Panorama Riverpark

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The Junction at Wagon Wheel

Serenade at RiverPark

Tempo Riverpark

Arbors at Parc Rose

801-803 N M St

3319 N Ventura Rd
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Vintage at Lockwood

1315 Althea Ct

1314 Edgewood Way

Occidental Apartments

Casa De Verano

1400 Edgewood Way

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2050 N Ventura Rd

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530 Owens River Dr

2056 N Ventura Rd

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Cedar Glen Apartments

547 Carty Dr

Oxnard Town Square 12

The Willows at Ventura
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El Rio East, Oxnard, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in El Rio East?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Rio East Studio Apartments | $2,588 | $1,601 | $3,759 |
| El Rio East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,859 | $1,709 | $3,919 |
| El Rio East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,379 | $1,852 | $5,559 |
| El Rio East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,238 | $2,845 | $7,499 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 36 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the El Rio East Neighborhood of Oxnard, CA.
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Cheapest Available El Rio East Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the El Rio East area of Oxnard, CA is a Studio unit found at Sycamore Senior Apartments, LP priced from $1,601. Casitas Casa Real Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,989. Here are the most affordable El Rio East apartments for rent in Oxnard, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sycamore Senior Apartments, LP | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,601 |
| Casitas Casa Real Apartments | Studio One Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,989 |
| The Timbers Apartment Homes | Woodcrest- Studio 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $2,020 |
| Rancho Solana | Corbina | 2BR,1BA | $2,190 |
| Mosaic | 1S | Studio,1BA | $2,255 |
| Tierra Vista | The Malibu | 1BR,1BA | $2,357 |
| Panorama Riverpark | Junior One Bedroom 2 | Studio,1BA | $2,502 |
| The Junction at Wagon Wheel | A0 | 1BR,1BA | $2,529 |
| Tempo Riverpark | Harmony | 1BR,1BA | $2,599 |
| The Willows at Ventura | Willow | 1BR,1BA | $2,699 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in El Rio East, CA
As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the El Rio East area is the $2.18 price per square foot 1A Model at Mayfair in the in the The Cottages neighborhood starting from $3,398. The second greatest value El Rio East apartment is the 1A-M2 Model at Mayfair 2 starting at $3,850 with a $2.47 price per square foot in the The Cottages neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for El Rio East apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayfair | 1A | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.18 |
| Mayfair 2 | 1A-M2 | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.47 |
| The Vines at Riverpark | 3 Bedrooms "A" | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.92 |
| Serenade at RiverPark | Libretto | 3BR,2BA | $3.26 |
| Artisan Apartments at East Village | Two Bedroom Two Bath Model A | 2BR,2BA | $2.93 |
| Arbors at Parc Rose | Azalea Townhome | 1BR,1BA | $2.75 |
| Los Arbolitos Oxnard Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1.25 Bath | 2BR,1.25BA | $2.86 |
| Rancho Solana | Corbina | 2BR,1BA | $2.64 |
| Tempo Riverpark | Harmony | 1BR,1BA | $3.23 |
| Tierra Vista | The Ventura | 1BR,1BA | $3.23 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap El Rio East Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in El Rio East?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in El Rio East is under $2,699.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in El Rio East?
The cheapest apartment in El Rio East is Sycamore Senior Apartments, LP which is listed at $1,709, while the average apartment in El Rio East costs $6,950.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in El Rio East?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 11 regular apartments in El Rio East that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in El Rio East?
Cheap apartments in El Rio East have an average cost of $415 which is $6,535 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in El Rio East.
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