Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Valley Neighborhood of Oceanside, CA from $1,100 (11 Rentals)

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North Valley, Oceanside, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available North Valley Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Valley area of San Diego, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Summit By The Lake priced from $1,775. Villa Pacific Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,020. Here are the most affordable North Valley apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Summit By The LakePlan B 1X1L1BR,1BA$1,775
Villa Pacific Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath D1BR,1BA$2,020
Riverview SpringsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,100
Canyon Creek Apartments1S Down1BR,1BA$2,145
The Dylan1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,245

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Valley, CA

As of May 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Valley area is the $2.41 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath (A) Model at Country Villas in the in the San Luis Rey neighborhood starting from $2,358. The second greatest value North Valley apartment is the San Luis Rey Model at Mission Hills starting at $2,586 with a $2.64 price per square foot in the San Luis Rey neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Valley apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Country Villas2 Bed 2 Bath (A)2BR,2BA$2.41
Mission HillsSan Luis Rey2BR,2BA$2.64
The Villages Of MontereyMendocino2BR,2BA$2.91
Montecito VillageBarcelona1BR,1BA$3.40
The Dylan1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.07
Riverview SpringsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.98
Summit By The LakePlan B 1X1L1BR,1BA$2.53
Stone Arbor Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.37
Villa Pacific Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath D1BR,1BA$2.89
BoulevardPlan 3 - Sunset1BR,1BA$3.57

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
North Valley, Oceanside, CA

Ranked #19

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States including North Valley, Oceanside, and the greater San Diego area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury housing options, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the North Valley Neighborhood in Oceanside, CA

Walk Score®

47 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

42 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

31 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Valley Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom North Valley Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom North Valley Apartment is $1,775 at Summit By The Lake.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in North Valley is starting from $2,300 at Riverview Springs.

What is the most affordable North Valley Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap North Valley Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Riverview Springs and starts from $2,995.

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