
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Otay Ranch Neighborhood of Chula Vista, CA from $900 (43 Rentals)
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Columba Apartments

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2342 Hummingbird St, Unit one bedroom apartment, Unit one bedroom apartment

1463 Lost Creek Rd

1221 Gonzales Way

2415 Calle Grandon

2415 Calle Grandon

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Terra Vista
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Pinnacle at Otay Ranch

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Rivue

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Boardwalk at Millenia

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The Residences at Cota Vera

Enclave Town Center

Bonita Hills

Enclave Heritage Flats

The Club at Enclave
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VAYA on Axia

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Luminary at Cota Vera

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Artisan at the Village of Escaya

Toscana at Rancho Del Rey

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Rosina Vista

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Teresina

Casa Lago Eastlake

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Tavera
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Stirling at Cota Vera

Duetta and Volta at Millenia

Encelia Cota Vera

The Landings II

Harvest Ridge

Sunrose Apartments

Camden Sierra at Otay Ranch

The Avalyn
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Enclave Otay Ranch

The Residences at Escaya

1875 Cannes Pl

1338 Nicolette Ave, Unit 1032, Unit 1032

1642 Sweet Gum Pl

2281 Huntington Point Rd

1439 Trouville Ln

787 Brookstone Rd
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4319 Corral Canyon Rd, Unit A, Unit A

9938 Buena Vista Dr

1418 Country Vistas Ln
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 | $2,445 | $2,103 | $2,612 |
| Otay Ranch 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,891 | $1,793 | $3,700 |
| Otay Ranch 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,552 | $1,970 | $4,675 |
| Otay Ranch 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,182 | $2,891 | $5,188 |
| Otay Ranch 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,812 | $4,812 | $4,812 |
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There are currently 43 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 Harvest Ridge priced from $1,476. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvest Ridge | 1X160TC | 1BR,1BA | $1,476 |
| Columba Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,793 |
| 1221 Gonzales Way | 2bed2bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,970 |
| The Residences at Cota Vera | Residence 2 | 1BR,1BA | $2,198 |
| Pinnacle at Otay Ranch | Shetland | 1BR,1BA | $2,357 |
| Rivue | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,374 |
| Boardwalk at Millenia | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $2,399 |
| The Avalyn | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,417 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Otay Ranch, CA
As of April 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Otay Ranch area is the $2.24 price per square foot Townhome Four 3 x 3.5 Model at Salerno in the in the Rancho del Rey neighborhood starting from $4,487. The second greatest value Otay Ranch apartment is the T3 Model at Enclave Heritage Townhomes starting at $4,929 with a $2.64 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salerno | Townhome Four 3 x 3.5 | 3BR,3.5BA | $2.24 |
| Enclave Heritage Townhomes | T3 | 3BR,3.5BA | $2.64 |
| Contessa at Otay Ranch | Plan 1 | 2BR,3BA | $2.75 |
| The Club at Enclave | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $3.12 |
| Tavera | 40b 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.82 |
| 1221 Gonzales Way | 2bed2bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.92 |
| Terra Vista | BALBOA | 1BR,1BA | $2.91 |
| 2342 Hummingbird St, Unit one bedroom apartment | 2342 Hummingbird St | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
| Columba Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.06 |
| Harvest Ridge | 1X160TC | 1BR,1BA | $2.58 |
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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 Harvest Ridge which is listed at $1,476, while the average apartment in Otay Ranch costs $4,812.
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 6 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 $4,709 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Otay Ranch.
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