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

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Teresina
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$2,435 - $4,022
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Teresina

1250-1251 Santa Cora AveChula Vista, CA 91913
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Tavera
$2,451 - $6,346
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Tavera

1465 Santa Victoria RdChula Vista, CA 91913
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The Avalyn
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$2,485 - $5,112
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The Avalyn

1774 Metro AveChula Vista, CA 91915
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Boardwalk at Millenia
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$2,586 - $5,076
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Boardwalk at Millenia

1660 Metro AveChula Vista, CA 91915
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VAYA on Axia
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$2,609 - $4,834
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VAYA on Axia

1910 Axia WayChula Vista, CA 91915
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Rivue
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$2,632 - $9,655
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Rivue

1902 Millenia AveChula Vista, CA 91915
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Luminary at Cota Vera
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$2,669 - $4,169
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Luminary at Cota Vera

6000 Luminary DrChula Vista, CA 91913
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Terra Vista
$2,714 - $10,236
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Terra Vista

1441 Santa Lucia RdChula Vista, CA 91913
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property at 795 Brookstone Rd

$2,895

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$2,895

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795 Brookstone Rd, Unit 204

795 Brookstone Rd
Chula VistaCA91913
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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

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property at 6050 Radiant Ct

$2,700

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$2,700

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6050 Radiant Ct, Unit 205

6050 Radiant Ct
Chula VistaCA91913
property at 6060 Astra Lp

$2,700

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$2,700

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6060 Astra Lp, Unit 228

6060 Astra Lp
Chula VistaCA91913
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$2,700

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$2,700

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6060 Astra Lp, Unit 230

6060 Astra Lp
Chula VistaCA91913
property at 6050 Radiant Ct

$2,700

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$2,700

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$2,700

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6050 Radiant Ct, Unit 203

6050 Radiant Ct
Chula VistaCA91913
property at 6060 Astra Lp

$2,700

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$2,700

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6060 Astra Lp, Unit 227 #330

6060 Astra Lp
Chula VistaCA91913
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$2,715

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$2,715

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6060 Astra Lp, Unit 306

6060 Astra Lp
Chula VistaCA91913
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$2,715

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$2,715

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6060 Astra Lp, Unit 330

6060 Astra Lp
Chula VistaCA91913
property at 6030 Moonglow Dr

$2,800

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$2,800

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6030 Moonglow Dr, Unit 417

6030 Moonglow Dr
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 $1,793. Sunrose Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,362. Here are the most affordable Otay Ranch apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Columba Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,793
Sunrose Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,2BA$2,362
Enclave Town CenterA11BR,1BA$2,413
TeresinaSapphire1BR,1BA$2,435
The Club at EnclaveA11BR,1BA$2,475
The AvalynDesign 1A1BR,1BA$2,485
The Residences at Cota VeraResidence 21BR,1BA$2,503
Enclave Otay RanchA11BR,1BA$2,505
The Residences at EscayaResidence 11BR,1BA$2,525
Bonita Hills1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$2,535

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Otay Ranch, CA

As of July 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Otay Ranch area is the $2.42 price per square foot Townhome Four 3 x 3.5 Model at Salerno in the in the Rancho del Rey neighborhood starting from $4,852. The second greatest value Otay Ranch apartment is the T1 Model at Enclave Heritage Townhomes starting at $4,508 with a $2.77 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.
SalernoTownhome Four 3 x 3.53BR,3.5BA$2.42
Enclave Heritage TownhomesT13BR,2.5BA$2.77
Axis at Millenia Townhomes3x3 Townhome3BR,3BA$3.13
Tavera40c1 2x22BR,2BA$2.74
Contessa at Otay RanchPlan 12BR,3BA$2.75
RivueB12BR,2BA$2.98
Toscana at Rancho Del ReyValencia2BR,2BA$2.79
Pinnacle at Otay RanchEquestrian1BR,1BA$2.91
Sunrose Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,2BA$2.91
Columba Apartments1x11BR,1BA$3.06

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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

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Otay Ranch Apartment is $1,793 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 $2,142 at Columba 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 $2,891.

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