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

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Vista Palomar
Studio Apartments

Vista Palomar

1302-1308 Palomar PlVista, CA 92084

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Villa Margarita
1 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Margarita

1424 Bonair RdVista, 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
Senior Living
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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 Studio unit found at Altura Villas - 55+ Senior Apartments priced from $1,600. 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 ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,600
La Valle De Vista1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,750
Vista SunPlan EStudio,1BA$1,825
Mira Monte Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,850
Elan Pointe VistaAspire1BR,1BA$1,995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riviera Estates, CA

As of December 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Riviera Estates area is the $2.63 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at Mira Monte Apartments in the in the Guajome neighborhood starting from $2,495. The second greatest value Riviera Estates apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at La Valle De Vista starting at $2,000 with a $2.22 price per square foot in the Oak Drive Villas 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.
Mira Monte Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.63
La Valle De Vista2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.22
Elan Pointe VistaAspire1BR,1BA$2.66
Taylor BrookeOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.79
Altura Villas - 55+ Senior ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath Villa1BR,1BA$3.41
NV Lofts1x11BR,1BA$3.57
PerseaS1Studio ,1BA$3.71
Vista SunPlan EStudio ,1BA$4.56

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Riviera Estates, Vista, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Riviera Estates Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Riviera Estates?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Riviera Estates is at Altura Villas - 55+ Senior Apartments listed at $1,600.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Riviera Estates Apartment is $1,750 at La Valle De Vista.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Riviera Estates Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Riviera Estates is starting from $2,000 at La Valle De Vista.

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