Cheap Apartments for Rent near San Luis Rey, CA from $1,700 (36 Rentals)

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Summit By The Lake
$1,725 - $2,750
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$1,725 - $2,750
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Summit By The Lake

4750 Calle Las PositasOceanside, CA 92057
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Creekwood Villas
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$2,004 - $3,204
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Creekwood Villas

3020 Oceanside BlvdOceanside, CA 92054
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Oakleaf Apartments
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$2,100 - $2,300
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Oakleaf Apartments

266 N El Camino RealOceanside, CA 92058
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Ocean Hills Apartments
$2,195 - $2,395
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$2,195 - $2,395
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Ocean Hills Apartments

504-534 Greenbrier DrOceanside, CA 92054
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Island Club
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$2,257 - $2,899
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Island Club

2300 Catalina CirOceanside, CA 92056
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Valley View Apartments
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Valley View Apartments

377-479 Vandegrift BlvdOceanside, CA 92057
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Country Villas
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Country Villas

283 Douglas DrOceanside, CA 92058
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Ocean Breeze
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Ocean Breeze

2070 Poplar RdOceanside, CA 92058
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San Luis Rey, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available San Luis Rey Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in San Luis Rey, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Summit By The Lake in the San Luis Rey neighborhood priced from $1,725. South River Village in the North Valley neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,874. Here is today’s list of the most affordable San Luis Rey apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Summit By The LakePlan A 1X1S1BR,1BA$1,725
South River Village1 Bedroom 1 Bath-60% AMI1BR,1BA$1,874
Creekwood VillasSTUDIOStudio,1BA$2,004
Suncrest Ridge1x11BR,1BA$2,099
Canyon Creek Apartments C1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,100
Oakleaf Apartments1/1 U1BR,1BA$2,100
The Dylan Apartment Homes1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,182
Ocean Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,195
Briarcrest Apartments2 Beds, 1 Bath Model2BR,1BA$2,200
Villa Del Mar Apartments (new)1x1UP1BR,1BA$2,254

Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Luis Rey, CA and Nearby

As of August 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the San Luis Rey area is the $2.51 price per square foot The Venice Model at Piazza D'Oro in the in the Mira Costa neighborhood starting from $3,938. The second greatest value San Luis Rey apartment is the 2 Beds, 1 Bath Model Model at Briarcrest Apartments starting at $2,200 with a $2.00 price per square foot in the Mira Costa neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for San Luis Rey apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Piazza D'OroThe Venice2BR,2.5BA$2.51
Briarcrest Apartments2 Beds, 1 Bath Model2BR,1BA$2.00
Country VillasPlan 3A3BR,2BA$2.60
Ocean Hills Apartments2 bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.40
Stone Arbor2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.68
Mission HillsPlan 2B2BR,1BA$2.72
Valley View Apartments2/2 Standard2BR,2BA$2.37
Stoneybrook Apartments2 Bed /1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.61
SunterraTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$2.72
Carlsbad View ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.82

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap San Luis Rey Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in San Luis Rey?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in San Luis Rey is at Creekwood Villas listed at $2,004.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom San Luis Rey Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom San Luis Rey Apartment is $1,725 at Summit By The Lake.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom San Luis Rey Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in San Luis Rey is starting from $2,200 at Briarcrest Apartments.

What is the most affordable San Luis Rey Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap San Luis Rey Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Country Villas and starts from $2,747.

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