
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oak Drive Villas Neighborhood of Vista, CA from $900 (31 Rentals)
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La Valle De Vista

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Oak Drive Villas, Vista, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Oak Drive Villas?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Drive Villas 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,061 | $1,650 | $2,600 |
| Oak Drive Villas 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,455 | $2,000 | $2,849 |
| Oak Drive Villas 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,318 | $2,995 | $3,500 |
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Cheapest Available Oak Drive Villas Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Oak Drive Villas area of San Diego, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Vale Terrace Apartments priced from $1,650. La Valle De Vista has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,700. Here are the most affordable Oak Drive Villas apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vale Terrace Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,650 |
| La Valle De Vista | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
| Vista Sun | Plan E | Studio,1BA | $1,975 |
| Vista Glen Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,995 |
| Foothill Courtyards | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,009 |
| Elan Pointe Vista | Aspire | 1BR,1BA | $2,045 |
| Altura Villas - 55+ Senior Apartments | The Clementine - One Bedroom One Bath Villa | 1BR,1BA | $2,100 |
| Newport Gardens Apartments, Vista | 2/2 Up | 2BR,2BA | $2,295 |
| Mira Monte Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2,295 |
| Ridgepoint Apartments | Two Bed Two Bath master | 2BR,2BA | $2,350 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oak Drive Villas, CA
As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oak Drive Villas area is the $2.19 price per square foot Three Bed Two Bath - B Model at Arcadia Pines in the in the Guajome neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Oak Drive Villas apartment is the Jasmine Model at Passage Buena Vista starting at $3,639 with a $2.71 price per square foot in the Oak Drive Villas neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Oak Drive Villas apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arcadia Pines | Three Bed Two Bath - B | 3BR,2BA | $2.19 |
| Passage Buena Vista | Jasmine | 3BR,2BA | $2.71 |
| Ridgepoint Apartments | Two Bed Two Bath master | 2BR,2BA | $2.35 |
| Foothill Courtyards | 2 bedroom 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.85 |
| 157 Vera Cir | 2 bed - 2 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
| Newport Gardens Apartments, Vista | 2/2 Up | 2BR,2BA | $2.52 |
| Mira Monte Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.70 |
| La Valle De Vista | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.13 |
| Elan Pointe Vista | Aspire | 1BR,1BA | $2.73 |
| Vale Terrace Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.36 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleOak Drive Villas, Vista, CA
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Oak Drive Villas Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Oak Drive Villas?
The cheapest apartment in Oak Drive Villas is Vale Terrace Apartments which is listed at $1,650, while the average apartment in Oak Drive Villas costs $3,500.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Oak Drive Villas?
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 1 regular apartments in Oak Drive Villas 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 Oak Drive Villas?
Cheap apartments in Oak Drive Villas have an average cost of $228 which is $3,272 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oak Drive Villas.
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