Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Luis Rey, CA from $1,700 (44 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
$1,999 - $3,204
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Creekwood Villas

3020 Oceanside BlvdOceanside, CA 92054
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Island Club
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$2,218 - $3,000
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Island Club

2300 Catalina CirOceanside, CA 92056
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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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The Pointe at 2316
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$2,538 - $3,067
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The Pointe at 2316

2316 Paseo De LauraOceanside, CA 92056
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Stone Arbor
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$2,688 - $3,586
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Stone Arbor

612 Los Arbolitos BlvdOceanside, CA 92058
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Sunterra
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Sunterra

3851 Sherbourne DrOceanside, CA 92056
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Ocean Breeze
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Ocean Breeze

2070 Poplar RdOceanside, CA 92058
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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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Country Villas
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Country Villas

283 Douglas DrOceanside, CA 92058
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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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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 $1,825. Villa Pacific Apartments in the Fire Mountain neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,960. Here is today’s list of the most affordable San Luis Rey apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Summit By The LakePlan B 1X1L1BR,1BA$1,825
Villa Pacific Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath D1BR,1BA$1,960
Elan Paseo Vista11A1BR,1BA$2,095
Silver Oak ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,130
Briarcrest Apartments2 Beds, 1 Bath Model2BR,1BA$2,200
Villa Del Mar Apartments (new)1x1UP1BR,1BA$2,204
Island ClubBali1BR,1BA$2,218
The Dylan Apartment Homes1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,224
Creekwood Villas1+1 A1BR,1BA$2,254
Montecito VillageValencia1BR,1BA$2,287

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

As of July 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the San Luis Rey area is the $2.29 price per square foot The Venice Model at Piazza D'Oro in the in the Mira Costa neighborhood starting from $3,590. The second greatest value San Luis Rey apartment is the 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Stone Arbor starting at $3,206 with a $2.77 price per square foot in the San Luis Rey 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$2.29
Stone Arbor3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$2.77
Briarcrest Apartments2 Beds, 1 Bath Model2BR,1BA$2.00
Mission HillsPlan 2C2BR,2BA$2.79
Country VillasPlan 2A2BR,2BA$2.49
The Villages Of MontereyMendocino2BR,2BA$3.01
Shadow Ridge Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2.97
Carlsbad View ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.88
Silver Oak ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.00
Summit By The LakePlan B 1X1L1BR,1BA$2.60

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap San Luis Rey Apartments

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 $1,825 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 Stone Arbor and starts from $3,206.

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