Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lake Neighborhood of Oceanside, CA from $1,100 (8 Rentals)

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Tri-City Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tri-City Gardens

4129-4130 Waring RdOceanside, CA 92056
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Westwind Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Westwind Apartments

171-180 Nettleton RdVista, CA 92083
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Lake, Oceanside, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lake Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lake area of San Diego, CA is a Studio unit found at Terra Oceanside Apartments priced from $1,895. Vista Pacifica Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,000. Here are the most affordable Lake apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Terra Oceanside Apartments0x1Studio,1BA$1,895
Vista Pacifica Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,000
Ocean VistaThe Lagoon1BR,1BA$2,020

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lake, CA

As of March 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lake area is the $3.13 price per square foot 2x2 Model at Breeze Hill in the in the Tri City neighborhood starting from $3,025. The second greatest value Lake apartment is the Sumac Model at Casa Aldea at Carlsbad starting at $3,560 with a $3.75 price per square foot in the Dejong neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lake apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Breeze Hill2x22BR,2BA$3.13
Casa Aldea at CarlsbadSumac2BR,2BA$3.75
Shadow Ridge Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2.88
Carlsbad View ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.82
Ocean VistaThe Reef2BR,1BA$3.12
Waterleaf Apartments HomesA11BR,1BA$3.03
Vista Pacifica Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.78
Bella TerraPlan A1BR,1BA$3.32
Luma at El CorazonUNIT A11BR,1BA$4.04
Terra Oceanside Apartments0x1Studio ,1BA$2.83

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Lake, Oceanside, CA

Ranked #16

Among neighborhoods in Oceanside, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lake Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Lake?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Lake is at Terra Oceanside Apartments listed at $1,895.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Lake Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lake Apartment is $2,000 at Vista Pacifica Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Lake is starting from $2,450 at Ocean Vista.

What is the most affordable Lake Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Lake Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Montecito Apartments at Carlsbad and starts from $3,783.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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