Cheap Apartments for Rent in the El Rio West Neighborhood of Oxnard, CA from $1,100 (36 Rentals)

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Mosaic
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$2,422 - $5,006
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Mosaic

500 Forest Park BlvdOxnard, CA 93036
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Mayfair
$3,398 - $3,900
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2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Mayfair

560 Winchester DrOxnard, CA 93036
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1315 Althea Ct
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1315 Althea Ct

1315 Althea CtOxnard, CA 93036
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1314 Edgewood Way
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1314 Edgewood Way

1314 Edgewood WayOxnard, CA 93030
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Occidental Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Occidental Apartments

443 Occidental DrOxnard, CA 93036
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Casa De Verano
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Casa De Verano

1930 Lantana StOxnard, CA 93036
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1400 Edgewood Way
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1400 Edgewood Way

1400 Edgewood WayOxnard, CA 93030
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Cedar Glen Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Glen Apartments

701 Aster StOxnard, CA 93036
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Vintage at Lockwood
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Vintage at Lockwood

2151 Lockwood StOxnard, CA 93036
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Oxnard Town Square 12
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Oxnard Town Square 12

2720 Wagon Wheel RdOxnard, CA 93036
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Ventura Terrace
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$2,572 - $2,863
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Ventura Terrace

6600 Telephone RdVentura, CA 93003
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El Rio West, Oxnard, CA Local Guide

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 $2,029. The Willows at Ventura has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,100. Here are the most affordable El Rio West apartments for rent in Oxnard, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Casitas Casa Real ApartmentsStudio One BathStudio,2BA$2,029
The Willows at VenturaSycamoreStudio,1BA$2,100
Los Arbolitos Oxnard Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,155
Tierra VistaThe Malibu1BR,1BA$2,377
Wagon Wheel Town SquareS1Studio,1BA$2,420
Mosaic1SStudio,1BA$2,422
Panorama RiverparkJunior One Bedroom 2Studio,1BA$2,427
Oxnard Town Square 12A11BR,1BA$2,500
Artisan Apartments at East Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath Model B1BR,1BA$2,515
Serenade at RiverParkSymphony1BR,1BA$2,523

Best Value Apartments for Rent in El Rio West, CA

As of July 12, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Mayfair1A2BR,2.5BA$2.18
Mayfair 21A-M22BR,2.5BA$2.47
The Vines at Riverpark3 Bedrooms "A"3BR,2.5BA$2.92
The Timbers Apartment HomesWoodcrest- 2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.64
Arbors at Parc RoseAzalea Townhome1BR,1BA$2.82
Tempo RiverparkHarmony1BR,1BA$3.23
Serenade at RiverParkSymphony1BR,1BA$3.17
Tierra VistaThe Malibu1BR,1BA$3.15
Los Arbolitos Oxnard Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.04
The Willows at VenturaSycamoreStudio ,1BA$3.40

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ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across California including El Rio West, Oxnard, and the greater Oxnard area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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 $2,523.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in El Rio West?

The cheapest apartment in El Rio West is Los Arbolitos Oxnard Apartments which is listed at $2,155, 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 7 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 $237 which is $6,713 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in El Rio West.

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