
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Otay Ranch Neighborhood of Chula Vista, CA from $900 (46 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Otay Ranch area of Chula Vista.


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1905 Crossroads St

1905 Crossroads St

Harvest Ridge

Columba Apartments

1463 Lost Creek Rd

Pinnacle at Otay Ranch

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The Residences at Cota Vera
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Rosina Vista

The Avalyn

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Teresina

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Boardwalk at Millenia

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Rivue

The Club at Enclave

Enclave Town Center

Bonita Hills

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VAYA
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Enclave Heritage Flats

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Terra Vista

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Artisan at the Village of Escaya

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Luminary at Cota Vera

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Tavera

Casa Lago Eastlake

814 Caminito Francisco

1305 Mother Lode Way

Duetta and Volta at Millenia
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Encelia Cota Vera

1221 Gonzales Way

The Landings II

1379 Serena Cir

Sunrose Apartments

1033 White Alder Ave

Camden Sierra at Otay Ranch

The Residences at Escaya

Enclave Otay Ranch
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1344 Paizay Pl

1355 Nicolette Ave

6050 Radiant Ct, Unit 205

6060 Astra Lp, Unit 228

6060 Astra Lp, Unit 230

6050 Radiant Ct, Unit 203

6030 Moonglow Dr, Unit 417

1338 Nicolette Ave, Unit 1032

1439 Trouville Ln
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4319 Corral Canyon Rd, Unit A
Otay Ranch, Chula Vista, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Otay Ranch?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otay Ranch Studio Apartments | $2,830 | $2,507 | $3,164 |
| Otay Ranch 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,898 | $1,476 | $4,470 |
| Otay Ranch 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,593 | $2,142 | $5,442 |
| Otay Ranch 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,259 | $2,891 | $5,516 |
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There are currently 46 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the Otay Ranch Neighborhood of Chula Vista, CA.
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Cheapest Available Otay Ranch Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Otay Ranch area of San Diego, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 1221 Gonzales Way priced from $1,350. Columba Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,793. Here are the most affordable Otay Ranch apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1221 Gonzales Way | 1bed1bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| Columba Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,793 |
| Sunrose Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2,078 |
| Rosina Vista | A | 1BR,1BA | $2,326 |
| The Residences at Cota Vera | Residence 2 | 1BR,1BA | $2,328 |
| The Avalyn | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,415 |
| Teresina | Sapphire | 1BR,1BA | $2,441 |
| Pinnacle at Otay Ranch | Shetland | 1BR,1BA | $2,457 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Otay Ranch, CA
As of May 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Otay Ranch area is the $2.72 price per square foot T3 Model at Enclave Heritage Townhomes in the in the Rancho del Rey neighborhood starting from $5,079. The second greatest value Otay Ranch apartment is the Townhome One 3 x 3.5 Model at Salerno starting at $3,960 with a $2.16 price per square foot in the Rancho del Rey neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Otay Ranch apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enclave Heritage Townhomes | T3 | 3BR,3.5BA | $2.72 |
| Salerno | Townhome One 3 x 3.5 | 3BR,3.5BA | $2.16 |
| Axis at Millenia Townhomes | 3x2.5 Townhome | 3BR,2.5BA | $3.01 |
| Contessa at Otay Ranch | Plan 1 | 2BR,3BA | $2.75 |
| The Residences at Escaya | Residence 5 | 2BR,2BA | $3.08 |
| Enclave Otay Ranch | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $2.89 |
| Toscana at Rancho Del Rey | Valencia | 2BR,2BA | $2.89 |
| 1221 Gonzales Way | 1bed1bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| Sunrose Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.56 |
| Columba Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.06 |
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Best Local Schools in Otay Ranch, Chula Vista, CA
Wolf Canyon Elementary
Rancho del Rey Middle
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Otay Ranch Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Otay Ranch?
The cheapest apartment in Otay Ranch is 1221 Gonzales Way which is listed at $1,350, while the average apartment in Otay Ranch costs $12,486.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Otay Ranch?
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 8 regular apartments in Otay Ranch 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 Ranch?
Cheap apartments in Otay Ranch have an average cost of $103 which is $12,383 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Otay Ranch.
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