
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the El Rio West Neighborhood of Oxnard, CA from $800 (33 Rentals)
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Porta Rossa Apartments

Casitas Casa Real Apartments

1951 N Ventura Rd

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Mosaic

Rancho Solana

Tierra Vista

Artisan Apartments at East Village
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Wagon Wheel Town Square

Serenade at RiverPark

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The Junction at Wagon Wheel

Panorama Riverpark

Tempo Riverpark

2558 Cortez St

Arbors at Parc Rose

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Casa De Verano

1400 Edgewood Way

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Oxnard Town Square 12

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The Willows at Ventura

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Ventura Terrace

6326 HUMMINGBIRD St
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El Rio West, Oxnard, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in El Rio West?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Rio West Studio Apartments | $2,654 | $1,850 | $3,709 |
| El Rio West 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,876 | $1,910 | $3,989 |
| El Rio West 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,403 | $2,190 | $5,469 |
| El Rio West 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,280 | $2,969 | $6,149 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 33 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the El Rio West Neighborhood of Oxnard, CA.
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Cheapest Available El Rio West Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the El Rio West area of Oxnard, CA is a Studio unit found at Casitas Casa Real Apartments priced from $1,989. The Willows at Ventura has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,069. Here are the most affordable El Rio West apartments for rent in Oxnard, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casitas Casa Real Apartments | Studio One Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,989 |
| The Willows at Ventura | Sycamore | Studio,1BA | $2,069 |
| Mosaic | 1S | Studio,1BA | $2,256 |
| Rancho Solana | Corbina | 2BR,1BA | $2,279 |
| Artisan Apartments at East Village | One Bedroom One Bath Model B | 1BR,1BA | $2,393 |
| Ventura Terrace | 1/1_600 | 1BR,1BA | $2,503 |
| The Junction at Wagon Wheel | A0 | 1BR,1BA | $2,529 |
| Panorama Riverpark | Junior One Bedroom | Studio,1BA | $2,608 |
| The Timbers Apartment Homes | Woodcrest- 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2,615 |
| Serenade at RiverPark | Symphony w/ Garage | 1BR,1BA | $2,656 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in El Rio West, CA
As of May 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the El Rio West 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 West 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 West 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 |
| Arbors at Parc Rose | Marigold Townhome | 3BR,3BA | $2.59 |
| The Vines at Riverpark | 3 Bedrooms "A" | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.92 |
| The Timbers Apartment Homes | Woodcrest- 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.49 |
| Tierra Vista | The Mandalay | 2BR,2BA | $2.77 |
| Los Arbolitos Oxnard Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1.25 Bath | 2BR,1.25BA | $2.86 |
| Rancho Solana | Corbina | 2BR,1BA | $2.75 |
| Serenade at RiverPark | Symphony w/ Garage | 1BR,1BA | $3.32 |
| Artisan Apartments at East Village | One Bedroom One Bath Model B | 1BR,1BA | $3.31 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap El Rio West Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in El Rio West?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in El Rio West is under $2,656.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in El Rio West?
The cheapest apartment in El Rio West is Artisan Apartments at East Village which is listed at $2,393, while the average apartment in El Rio West costs $6,950.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in El Rio West?
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 9 regular apartments in El Rio West 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 West?
Cheap apartments in El Rio West have an average cost of $481 which is $6,469 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in El Rio West.
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