Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Otay Ranch Neighborhood of Chula Vista, CA from $903 (37 Rentals)

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Teresina
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$2,372 - $4,073

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Teresina

1250-1251 Santa Cora AveChula Vista, CA 91913
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Tavera
$2,458 - $6,965

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Tavera

1465 Santa Victoria RdChula Vista, CA 91913
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Rivue
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$2,487 - $7,793

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Rivue

1902 Millenia AveChula Vista, CA 91915
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The Avalyn
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$2,491 - $4,816

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The Avalyn

1774 Metro AveChula Vista, CA 91915
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Terra Vista
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$2,540 - $8,061

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Terra Vista

1441 Santa Lucia RdChula Vista, CA 91913
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Boardwalk at Millenia
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$2,564 - $8,564

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Boardwalk at Millenia

1660 Metro AveChula Vista, CA 91915
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Luminary at Cota Vera
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$2,604 - $4,014

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Luminary at Cota Vera

6000 Luminary DrChula Vista, CA 91913
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property at 795 Brookstone Rd
$2,795

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Base Rent$2,795

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795 Brookstone Rd, Unit 204

795 Brookstone Rd
Chula VistaCA91913
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property at 1875 Cannes Pl
$2,800

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Base Rent$2,800

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1875 Cannes Pl, Unit 334

1875 Cannes Pl
Chula VistaCA91913
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VAYA on Axia
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$2,849 - $4,674

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VAYA on Axia

1910 Axia WayChula Vista, CA 91915
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Rosina Vista
$2,852 - $8,117

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Rosina Vista

1551 Summerland StChula Vista, CA 91913
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property at 1837 Montage Ave
$1,200
4 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath Townhome for Rent
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1837 Montage Ave

Chula VistaCA91915
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Encelia Cota Vera
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Encelia Cota Vera

1910 Encelia CirChula Vista, CA 91913

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The Landings II
3 Bedroom Apartments

The Landings II

2122 Burdock WayChula Vista, CA 91915
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Sunrose Apartments
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Sunrose Apartments

1325 Santa Rita EChula Vista, CA 91913
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Enclave Otay Ranch
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Enclave Otay Ranch

1625 Santa Venetia StChula Vista, CA 91913
property at 6060 Astra Lp
$2,715

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Base Rent$2,715

Total Monthly Price$2,715
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6060 Astra Lp

Chula VistaCA91913
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$2,715

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Base Rent$2,715

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6060 Astra Lp

Chula VistaCA91913

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Otay Ranch, Chula Vista, CA Local Guide

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 Columba Apartments priced from $2,236. Sunrose Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,241. Here are the most affordable Otay Ranch apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Columba Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2,236
Sunrose Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,2BA$2,241
TeresinaSapphire1BR,1BA$2,372
Pinnacle at Otay RanchEquestrian1BR,1BA$2,387
Sierra at Otay Ranch ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$2,442
The AvalynDesign 1A1BR,1BA$2,491
Enclave Town CenterS2Studio,1BA$2,505
The Residences at Cota VeraResidence 21BR,1BA$2,528
Bonita Hills1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$2,535
Terra VistaAVALON1BR,1BA$2,540

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Otay Ranch, CA

As of September 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Otay Ranch area is the $2.14 price per square foot C Model at Marquis at Otay Ranch in the in the Otay Ranch neighborhood starting from $4,675. The second greatest value Otay Ranch apartment is the Townhome Four 3 x 3.5 Model at Salerno starting at $4,727 with a $2.36 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Marquis at Otay RanchC4BR,4BA$2.14
SalernoTownhome Four 3 x 3.53BR,3.5BA$2.36
Tavera40c1 2x22BR,2BA$2.77
Contessa at Otay RanchPlan 12BR,3BA$2.75
The Residences at EscayaResidence 72BR,2BA$3.10
The Club at EnclaveB22BR,2BA$3.02
RivueA31BR,1BA$2.86
Boardwalk at MilleniaA51BR,1BA$3.08
Pinnacle at Otay RanchEquestrian1BR,1BA$2.74
Sunrose Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,2BA$2.76

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ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities across the United States, including Chula Vista. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best outdoor access, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Otay Ranch Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Otay Ranch?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Otay Ranch is at Enclave Town Center listed at $2,505.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Otay Ranch Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Otay Ranch Apartment is $2,236 at Columba Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Otay Ranch Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Otay Ranch is starting from $2,241 at Sunrose Apartments.

What is the most affordable Otay Ranch Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Otay Ranch Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Columba Apartments and starts from $2,621.

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