
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Otay Neighborhood of Chula Vista, CA from $1,300 (6 Rentals)
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Otay, Chula Vista, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Otay?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Otay Studio Apartments | $1,550 | $1,550 | $1,550 |
Otay 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,172 | $1,800 | $2,600 |
Otay 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,709 | $2,195 | $3,100 |
Otay 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,095 | $2,995 | $3,200 |
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Cheapest Available Otay Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Otay area of San Diego, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Costa Fina priced from $1,795. Burkhart Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,800. Here are the most affordable Otay apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Costa Fina | Fina1b1b | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
Burkhart Apartments | One Bedrooms | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
Villa Seville | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,955 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Otay, CA
As of October 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Otay area is the $2.83 price per square foot OG2bd1ba Model at Orange Glen in the in the South Third Avenue District neighborhood starting from $2,195. The second greatest value Otay apartment is the Arroyo Model at Stone Creek starting at $2,600 with a $3.51 price per square foot in the South West Chula Vista neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Otay apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Orange Glen | OG2bd1ba | 2BR,1BA | $2.83 |
Stone Creek | Arroyo | 2BR,2BA | $3.51 |
Casa Madrid | 2Br/1Ba | 2BR,1BA | $3.44 |
Casa de Palomar Apartments | Balboa | 1BR,1BA | $2.86 |
Malibu South Apartments | One Bedroom One Bathroom - C REMODELED | 1BR,1BA | $3.33 |
Palmera | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath 663 SQ. FT. | 1BR,1BA | $3.34 |
Villa Seville | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.05 |
Park View Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.52 |
Vista Apartments | 1BD, 1BTH A | 1BR,1BA | $3.43 |
Burkhart Apartments | One Bedrooms | 1BR,1BA | $3.26 |
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Best Local Schools in Otay, Chula Vista, CA
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Otay Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Otay?
The cheapest apartment in Otay is Costa Fina which is listed at $1,795, while the average apartment in Otay costs $3,065.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Otay?
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 2 regular apartments in Otay that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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