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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Vista, CA

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  • Only 3 units left
    Studio $950
    Base rent
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    Arvian

    4.0 (1)
    365 W 2Nd Ave. Suite 100, Escondido, CA 92025
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  • Apartments Under $1,300

  • Only 1 unit left
    Studio $1,210
    1 bd $1,800
    Base rent
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    421 North Citrus Avenue

    421 North Citrus Avenue, Vista, CA 92084
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  • Apartments Under $1,500

  • Rent specials New Units Available
    Studio $1,438+
    1 bd $1,755+
    2 bd $2,090+
    Base rent
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    Vida

    3.5 (1)
    1070-90 E Washington Ave, Escondido, CA 92025
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool

  • Apartments Under $1,700

  • New Units Available 6 units available
    1 bd $1,650+
    2 bd $2,400+
    Base rent
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    Altura Villas - 55+ Senior Apartments

    4.5 (2)
    760 E Bobier Dr, Vista, CA 92084
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center

  • Apartments Under $1,900

  • New Units Available 16 units available
    Studio $1,800+
    1 bd $2,085+
    2 bd $2,406+
    Total monthly cost
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    Softwind Point

    4.0 (11)
    881 Soft Wind Rd, Vista, CA 92081
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking

  • Apartments Under $2,000

  • New Units Available
    1 bd $1,900+
    2 bd $2,435+
    Base rent
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    1575 Oak Apartment Homes

    1575 Oak Dr., Vista, CA 92084
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  • 5 units available
    1 bd $2,000+
    2 bd $2,395+
    Base rent
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    Las Ventanas Apartments

    4.0 (10)
    1280 North Citrus Ave., Vista, CA 92084
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • 10 units available
    1 bd $2,009+
    2 bd $2,849
    3 bd $3,459
    Base rent
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    Foothill Courtyards

    3.0 (1)
    1360 Foothill Drive, Vista, CA 92804
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
  • 6-2-city

Frequently asked questions

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Vista, CA?

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $1,794 and $5,458.

How many cheap rentals are available in Vista, CA on RentCafe?

There are 48 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Vista, CA were last updated on 8 Oct 2026.

What is the average size of a cheap apartment in Vista, CA?

The average Vista, CA cheap apartment size is 619 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in Vista, CA?

Cheap apartments in Vista, CA are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.

What are the downsides of renting a cheap apartment in Vista, CA?

A cheap apartment in Vista, CA offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.

Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in Vista, CA? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in Vista, CA has never been easier. We feature 55 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the Vista, CA average. What is a cheap rent in Vista, CA? The average apartment rent in Vista is $2,601 per month so any rental south of $2,081 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Vista, CA rents go as low as $950/mo.