Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Otay Lake Neighborhood of Chula Vista, CA from $903 (8 Rentals)

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The Avalyn
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$2,501 - $4,826

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The Avalyn

1774 Metro AveChula Vista, CA 91915
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Rivue
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$2,487 - $6,747

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Rivue

1902 Millenia AveChula Vista, CA 91915
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Boardwalk at Millenia
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$2,564 - $8,372

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Boardwalk at Millenia

1660 Metro AveChula Vista, CA 91915
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Evo Flats & Towns
1 Bedroom Apartments

Evo Flats & Towns

2004-2065 Quartet LoopChula Vista, CA 91915
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Casa Lago Eastlake
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Lago Eastlake

2816 Cielo CirculoChula Vista, CA 91915
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The Landings II
3 Bedroom Apartments

The Landings II

2122 Burdock WayChula Vista, CA 91915
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13838 Campo Rd
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13838 Campo Rd

13838 Campo RdJamul, CA 91935

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Cheapest Available Otay Lake Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Otay Lake area of San Diego, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Columba Apartments priced from $1,908. The Avalyn has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,501. Here are the most affordable Otay Lake apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Columba Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,908
The AvalynDesign 1A1BR,1BA$2,501
Enclave Town CenterS2Studio,1BA$2,505

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Otay Lake, CA

As of September 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Otay Lake area is the $3.13 price per square foot 2x2.5 Townhome Model at Axis at Millenia Townhomes in the in the Otay Ranch neighborhood starting from $3,875. The second greatest value Otay Lake apartment is the b1r Model at Casa Lago Eastlake starting at $3,958 with a $3.39 price per square foot in the Otay Ranch neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Otay Lake apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Axis at Millenia Townhomes2x2.5 Townhome2BR,2.5BA$3.13
Casa Lago Eastlakeb1r2BR,2.5BA$3.39
RivueA31BR,1BA$2.86
Boardwalk at MilleniaA31BR,1BA$3.30
Enclave Town CenterS2Studio ,1BA$3.63
The AvalynDesign 1A1BR,1BA$4.00
Columba Apartments1x11BR,1BA$3.26

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Otay Lake Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Otay Lake?

The cheapest apartment in Otay Lake is Columba Apartments which is listed at $1,908, while the average apartment in Otay Lake costs $3,049.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Otay Lake?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 3 regular apartments in Otay Lake that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Otay Lake?

Cheap apartments in Otay Lake have an average cost of $615 which is $2,434 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Otay Lake.

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