Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riviera Estates Neighborhood of Vista, CA from $900 (22 Rentals)

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Persea
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$2,101 - $3,805
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Persea

1333 N Santa Fe AveVista, CA 92084
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Taylor Brooke
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$2,213 - $2,741
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 11

Taylor Brooke

911 Taylor StVista, CA 92084
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Villa Margarita
1 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Margarita

1424 Bonair RdVista, CA 92084
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Vista Palomar
Studio Apartments

Vista Palomar

1302-1308 Palomar PlVista, CA 92084

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NV Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

NV Lofts

1559 N Santa Fe AveVista, CA 92084
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Vista Sun
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Vista Sun

950 Arcadia AveVista, CA 92084
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Pond Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pond Place

156 Pond PlVista, CA 92083

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Arcadia Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Arcadia Place

1080 Arcadia AveVista, CA 92084
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Rancho Villas Norte
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Rancho Villas Norte

1410 Bonair RdVista, CA 92084
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1335 Monte Mar Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

1335 Monte Mar Rd

1335 Monte Mar RdVista, CA 92084
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Villa Santa Fe
Studio Apartments

Villa Santa Fe

1626 N Santa Fe AveVista, CA 92083
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Riviera Estates, Vista, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Riviera Estates Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Riviera Estates area of San Diego, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Altura Villas - 55+ Senior Apartments priced from $1,650. La Valle De Vista has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,750. Here are the most affordable Riviera Estates apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Altura Villas - 55+ Senior ApartmentsThe Olive - One Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,650
La Valle De Vista1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,750
Villa Santa FeStudioStudio,1BA$1,975
PerseaS1Studio,1BA$2,101
Vista SunPlan B2BR,1BA$2,345

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riviera Estates, CA

As of July 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Riviera Estates area is the $2.19 price per square foot Three Bed Two Bath - B Model at Arcadia Pines in the in the Vista neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Riviera Estates apartment is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Model at La Valle De Vista starting at $1,750 with a $2.19 price per square foot in the Vista neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Riviera Estates apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Arcadia PinesThree Bed Two Bath - B3BR,2BA$2.19
La Valle De Vista1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.19
PerseaA11BR,1BA$3.52
Vista SunPlan B2BR,1BA$3.13
Altura Villas - 55+ Senior ApartmentsThe Clementine - One Bedroom One Bath Villa1BR,1BA$2.92
NV Lofts1x11BR,1BA$3.54
Villa Santa FeStudioStudio ,1BA$4.64

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Riviera Estates Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Riviera Estates Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Riviera Estates Apartment is $1,650 at Altura Villas - 55+ Senior Apartments.

What is the most affordable Riviera Estates Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Riviera Estates Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Arcadia Pines and starts from $3,500.

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