Cheap Homes for Rent in Otay Ranch Neighborhood of Chula Vista, CA from $800 (17 Rentals)

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property at 740 Edgewater Dr

$1,050

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$1,050

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740 Edgewater Dr

Chula VistaCA91913

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property at 6050 Radiant Ct

$2,700

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$2,700

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$2,700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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6050 Radiant Ct, Unit 205

6050 Radiant Ct
Chula VistaCA91913

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property at 6060 Astra Lp

$2,700

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$2,700

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$2,700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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6060 Astra Lp, Unit 228

6060 Astra Lp
Chula VistaCA91913
property at 6060 Astra Lp

$2,700

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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

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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6050 Radiant Ct, Unit 203

6050 Radiant Ct
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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Harvest Ridge1X160R1BR,1BA$1,476
Columba Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,793
RivueA11BR,1BA$2,286
Pinnacle at Otay RanchEquestrian1BR,1BA$2,307
Rosina VistaA1BR,1BA$2,368

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Otay Ranch, CA

As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Otay Ranch area is the $2.31 price per square foot Townhome Three 3 x 3.5 Model at Salerno in the in the Rancho del Rey neighborhood starting from $4,259. The second greatest value Otay Ranch apartment is the 3x3 Townhome Model at Axis at Millenia Townhomes starting at $4,850 with a $3.13 price per square foot in the Otay Ranch 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 Three 3 x 3.53BR,3.5BA$2.31
Axis at Millenia Townhomes3x3 Townhome3BR,3BA$3.13
Contessa at Otay RanchPlan 12BR,3BA$2.75
The Residences at EscayaResidence 52BR,2BA$3.04
Toscana at Rancho Del ReyValencia2BR,2BA$2.80
Pinnacle at Otay RanchEquestrian1BR,1BA$2.65
Boardwalk at MilleniaA41BR,1BA$3.16
TeresinaSapphire1BR,1BA$3.22
Columba Apartments1x11BR,1BA$3.06
Harvest Ridge1X160TCS81BR,1BA$3.30

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Frequently Asked Questions about Otay Ranch

What type of rentals are currently available in Otay Ranch?

There are currently 49 Apartments for Rent in Otay Ranch, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,350 to $5,707. There are also 95 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Otay Ranch ranging from $875 to $8,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Otay Ranch?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Otay Ranch ranges from $875 to $8,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,786.

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