Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Luis Rey, CA from $1,700 (47 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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$1,725 - $2,750
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 20

Summit By The Lake

4750 Calle Las PositasOceanside, CA 92057
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Creekwood Villas
$2,025 - $3,200
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$2,018 - $3,193
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 11

Creekwood Villas

3020 Oceanside BlvdOceanside, CA 92054
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Island Club
$2,162 - $2,959
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$2,144 - $2,941
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Island Club

2300 Catalina CirOceanside, CA 92056
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Stone Arbor
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$2,331 - $4,007
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$2,299 - $3,975
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Stone Arbor

612 Los Arbolitos BlvdOceanside, CA 92058
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The Pointe at 2316
$2,511 - $3,110
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$2,481 - $3,080
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The Pointe at 2316

2316 Paseo De LauraOceanside, CA 92056
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$2,100 - $2,300

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432 Edgehill Ln

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Valley View Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Valley View Apartments

377-479 Vandegrift BlvdOceanside, CA 92057
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Ocean Breeze
2 Bedroom Apartments

Ocean Breeze

2070 Poplar RdOceanside, CA 92058
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Country Villas
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Country Villas

283 Douglas DrOceanside, CA 92058
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Sunterra
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Sunterra

3851 Sherbourne DrOceanside, CA 92056

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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 Suncrest Ridge in the Mira Costa neighborhood priced from $1,899. Briarcrest Apartments in the Mira Costa neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,980. Here is today’s list of the most affordable San Luis Rey apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Suncrest Ridge1x11BR,1BA$1,899
Briarcrest Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath Model1BR,1BA$1,980
Ocean Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,050
The Villages Of MontereyMonterey Bay1BR,1BA$2,132
Elan Paseo Vista11A1BR,1BA$2,145
Silver Oak ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,195
Stoneybrook Apartments2 Bed /1 Bath2BR,1BA$2,200
Carlsbad View ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,295
Villa Del Mar Apartments (new)1x1UP1BR,1BA$2,300
Boulevard1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,320

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

As of April 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the San Luis Rey area is the $2.63 price per square foot The Verona Model at Piazza D'Oro in the in the Mira Costa neighborhood starting from $4,480. The second greatest value San Luis Rey apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1.25 Bath Model at Villa Camino Apartments starting at $2,519 with a $2.46 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 Verona3BR,3.5BA$2.63
Villa Camino Apartments2 Bedroom 1.25 Bath2BR,1.25BA$2.46
Shadow Ridge Apartments2x22BR,2BA$2.66
Mission HillsPlan 2B2BR,1BA$2.79
Valley View Apartments2/2 Standard2BR,2BA$2.47
Stoneybrook Apartments2 Bed /1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.32
South River Village3 Bedroom 1.5 Bath-60% AMI3BR,1.5BA$2.54
SunterraTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$2.77
Ocean View Terrace Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.65
Briarcrest Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath Model1BR,1BA$2.75

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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 Ocean Creek listed at $2,983.

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 $1,899 at Suncrest Ridge.

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 Stoneybrook 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 South River Village and starts from $2,402.

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