Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riviera Estates Neighborhood of Vista, CA from $1,200 (7 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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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. Villa Santa Fe has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,950. 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
Villa Santa FeStudioStudio,1BA$1,950
Taylor BrookeOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,106

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riviera Estates, CA

As of April 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Riviera Estates area is the $2.35 price per square foot Two Bed Two Bath Model at Ridgepoint Apartments in the in the Oak Drive Villas neighborhood starting from $2,350. The second greatest value Riviera Estates apartment is the A2 Model at Persea starting at $2,663 with a $3.41 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.
Ridgepoint ApartmentsTwo Bed Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.35
PerseaA21BR,1BA$3.41
Preserve at MelroseA1 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.29
Vista SunPlan C1BR,1BA$2.93
Taylor BrookeOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.93
Altura Villas - 55+ Senior ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath Villa1BR,1BA$3.41
1752 Calle Jules1752 Calle JulesStudio ,1BA$2.57
NV Lofts1x11BR,1BA$3.65
Island Club ApartmentsBali Premier1BR,1BA$4.19
Villa Santa FeStudioStudio ,1BA$4.58

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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 $1,700 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 $2,350 at Ridgepoint Apartments.

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