Cheap Apartments for Rent in the San Luis Rey Neighborhood of Oceanside, CA from $1,600 (12 Rentals)

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Cheapest Available San Luis Rey Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the San Luis Rey area of San Diego, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Summit By The Lake priced from $1,775. Bella Terra has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,080. Here are the most affordable San Luis Rey apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Summit By The LakePlan B 1X1L1BR,1BA$1,775
Bella TerraPlan A1BR,1BA$2,080
Riverview SpringsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,100
Waterleaf Apartments HomesA11BR,1BA$2,170
The Dylan1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,245

Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Luis Rey, CA

As of May 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the San Luis Rey 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 San Luis Rey 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 San Luis Rey 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
Waterleaf Apartments HomesB32BR,2BA$3.06
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
Bella TerraPlan A1BR,1BA$2.97
BoulevardPlan 3 - Sunset1BR,1BA$3.57

Getting Around the San Luis Rey Neighborhood in Oceanside, CA

Walk Score®

61 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

45 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

34 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap San Luis Rey Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom San Luis Rey Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom San Luis Rey Apartment is $1,775 at Summit By The Lake.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom San Luis Rey Apartment for rent?

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

What is the most affordable San Luis Rey Three Bedroom Apartment?

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

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