Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Otay Neighborhood of Chula Vista, CA from $1,300 (7 Rentals)

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Quintard Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Quintard Manor

210 Quintard StChula Vista, CA 91911
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The Palomar Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Palomar Apartments

171 Palomar StChula Vista, CA 91911
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Castle Arms
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Castle Arms

250 Quintard StChula Vista, CA 91911
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324 Zenith St

Chula VistaCA91911

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Otay, Chula Vista, CA Local Guide

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 Burkhart Apartments priced from $1,800. Costa Fina has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,850. Here are the most affordable Otay apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Burkhart ApartmentsOne Bedrooms1BR,1BA$1,800
Costa FinaFina1b1b1BR,1BA$1,850
Orange Glen1 bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Otay, CA

As of June 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Otay area is the $2.76 price per square foot 2 Bedroom / 1.5 Bath Model at Park View Apartments in the in the South Third Avenue District neighborhood starting from $2,410. The second greatest value Otay apartment is the Arroyo Model at Stone Creek starting at $2,500 with a $3.37 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Park View Apartments2 Bedroom / 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$2.76
Stone CreekArroyo2BR,2BA$3.37
Malibu South ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom - C1BR,1BA$2.97
Palmera1Bedroom 1Bath1BR,1BA$3.11
Vista Apartments1BD, 1BTH R11BR,1BA$3.35
Casa Madrid1Br/1Ba1BR,1BA$3.49
Burkhart ApartmentsOne Bedrooms1BR,1BA$3.26
Orange Glen1 bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$3.51
Costa FinaFina1b1b1BR,1BA$3.70

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Otay, Chula Vista, CA

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Southern San Diego, CA. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Otay Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Otay?

The cheapest apartment in Otay is Burkhart Apartments which is listed at $1,800, while the average apartment in Otay costs $3,000.

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 1 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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