Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riviera Estates Neighborhood of Vista, CA from $1,200 (10 Rentals)

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Villa Del Norte
Studio Apartments

Villa Del Norte

1610 N Santa Fe AveVista, CA 92083
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Mira Monte Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Mira Monte Apartments

1350 Calle JulesVista, 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 $1,500. Spacious & Sunny 1, 2, and 3-bedroom apart... has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,875. 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$1,500
Spacious & Sunny 1, 2, and 3-bedroom apart...1+11BR,1BA$1,875
Newport Gardens Apartments, Vista1/11BR,1BA$1,875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riviera Estates, CA

As of March 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Riviera Estates area is the $2.41 price per square foot 2x2 (1225/45 BLDG) Model at Casa Antigua Apartment Homes in the in the Oak Drive Villas neighborhood starting from $2,650. The second greatest value Riviera Estates apartment is the 2/2 Up Model at Newport Gardens Apartments, Vista starting at $2,195 with a $2.41 price per square foot in the Guajome 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.
Casa Antigua Apartment Homes2x2 (1225/45 BLDG)2BR,2BA$2.41
Newport Gardens Apartments, Vista2/2 Up2BR,2BA$2.41
Island Club ApartmentsMartinique Premier2BR,1BA$3.61
Preserve at MelroseA1 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.23
Spacious & Sunny 1, 2, and 3-bedroom apart...1+11BR,1BA$2.50
Vista SunPlan C1BR,1BA$2.93
Taylor BrookeOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.86
Altura Villas - 55+ Senior ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$3.41
NV Lofts1x11BR,1BA$3.65
PerseaS1Studio ,1BA$3.82

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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 $1,500.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Riviera Estates Apartment is $1,600 at Altura Villas - 55+ Senior Apartments.

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 $2,195 at Newport Gardens Apartments, Vista.

What is the most affordable Riviera Estates Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Riviera Estates Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Preserve at Melrose and starts from $3,600.

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