
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Otay Ranch Neighborhood of Chula Vista, CA from $900 (43 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Otay Ranch area of Chula Vista.


Columba Apartments

1624 Hillsborough St

Harvest Ridge

1460 Mockingbird Ct

Enclave Town Center

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Teresina

Pinnacle at Otay Ranch
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Tavera

The Club at Enclave

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The Avalyn

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The Residences at Cota Vera

Bonita Hills

Toscana at Rancho Del Rey

Enclave Heritage Flats

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Boardwalk at Millenia
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VAYA on Axia

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Artisan at the Village of Escaya

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Rivue

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Luminary at Cota Vera

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Terra Vista

795 Brookstone Rd, Unit 204

Duetta and Volta at Millenia

Encelia Cota Vera
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1379 Serena Cir

The Landings II

1837 Montage Ave

Sunrose Apartments

Camden Sierra at Otay Ranch

1799 Santa Christina Ave

The Residences at Escaya

Enclave Otay Ranch
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6050 Radiant Ct, Unit 205

6060 Astra Lp, Unit 228

6060 Astra Lp, Unit 230

6050 Radiant Ct, Unit 203

6060 Astra Lp, Unit 227 #330

6060 Astra Lp, Unit 306

6060 Astra Lp, Unit 330

6030 Moonglow Dr, Unit 417
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2077 Lakeridge Cir

1206 Aruba Cove

2047 Lakeridge Cir
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 | $2,885 | $2,409 | $3,389 |
| Otay Ranch 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,959 | $1,793 | $4,824 |
| Otay Ranch 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,564 | $2,142 | $6,828 |
| Otay Ranch 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,040 | $2,891 | $6,447 |
| Otay Ranch 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,084 | $4,795 | $5,373 |
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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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columba Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,793 |
| Sunrose Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2,362 |
| Enclave Town Center | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,413 |
| Teresina | Sapphire | 1BR,1BA | $2,435 |
| The Club at Enclave | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,475 |
| The Avalyn | Design 1A | 1BR,1BA | $2,485 |
| The Residences at Cota Vera | Residence 2 | 1BR,1BA | $2,503 |
| Enclave Otay Ranch | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,505 |
| The Residences at Escaya | Residence 1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,525 |
| Bonita Hills | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salerno | Townhome Four 3 x 3.5 | 3BR,3.5BA | $2.42 |
| Enclave Heritage Townhomes | T1 | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.77 |
| Axis at Millenia Townhomes | 3x3 Townhome | 3BR,3BA | $3.13 |
| Tavera | 40c1 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.74 |
| Contessa at Otay Ranch | Plan 1 | 2BR,3BA | $2.75 |
| Rivue | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $2.98 |
| Toscana at Rancho Del Rey | Valencia | 2BR,2BA | $2.79 |
| Pinnacle at Otay Ranch | Equestrian | 1BR,1BA | $2.91 |
| Sunrose Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.91 |
| 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
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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