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

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The Adelaide
$1,551 - $1,6602 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability

The Adelaide

1311 4th AveChula Vista, CA 91911
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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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Costa Fina
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Costa Fina

1271 BroadwayChula 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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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 Costa Fina priced from $1,745. Burkhart Apartments 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
Costa FinaFina1b1b1BR,1BA$1,745
Burkhart ApartmentsOne Bedrooms1BR,1BA$1,850
Casa de Palomar ApartmentsBalboa1BR,1BA$1,895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Otay, CA

As of January 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Otay area is the $2.68 price per square foot Two Bedroom One Bathroom Model at Malibu South Apartments in the in the South Third Avenue District neighborhood starting from $2,510. The second greatest value Otay apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Model at Park View Apartments starting at $2,710 with a $3.10 price per square foot in the South Third Avenue District 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.
Malibu South ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.68
Park View Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$3.10
Stone CreekArroyo2BR,2BA$3.24
Casa de Palomar ApartmentsBalboa1BR,1BA$2.68
Palmera1 Bedroom 1 Bath 663 SQ. FT.1BR,1BA$2.98
Villa Granada Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.05
Villa Seville1 bedroom1BR,1BA$3.05
Country ApartmentsMove-In Special: 1/2 First Month’s Rent! ?Ready...1BR,1BA$3.30
Burkhart ApartmentsOne Bedrooms1BR,1BA$3.35
Costa FinaFina1b1b1BR,1BA$3.49

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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

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Otay Apartment is $1,745 at Costa Fina.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Otay Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Otay is starting from $2,275 at Casa de Palomar Apartments.

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