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1440-1450 2nd AveChula Vista, CA 91911
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Park Palomar
244 Palomar StChula Vista, CA 91911
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225 Palomar StChula Vista, CA 91911
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1241 5th AveChula Vista, CA 91911
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307 Orange AveChula Vista, CA 91911
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11 Woodlark CtChula Vista, CA 91911
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Villa Seville
555 Naples StChula Vista, CA 91911
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Villa Granada Apartments
550 Oxford StChula Vista, CA 91911
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Palmera
1225 BroadwayChula Vista, CA 91911
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Malibu South Apartments
1151 4th AveChula Vista, CA 91911
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Country Apartments
1486 BroadwayChula Vista, CA 91911
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The Adelaide
1311 4th AveChula Vista, CA 91911
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Casa Madrid
240 Quintard StChula Vista, CA 91911
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Park View Apartments
350-360 Oxford StChula Vista, CA 91911
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Stone Creek
3865 Main StChula Vista, CA 91911
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Quintard Manor
210 Quintard StChula Vista, CA 91911
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The Palomar Apartments
171 Palomar StChula Vista, CA 91911
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Castle Arms
250 Quintard StChula Vista, CA 91911
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Castle Park Gardens
272 Kennedy StChula Vista, CA 91911
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Vista Knolls Apartments
1470 2nd AveChula Vista, CA 91911
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La Casa Bonita Apartments
548 Palomar StChula Vista, CA 91911
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J.E.K. II Apartments
345 Zenith StChula Vista, CA 91911
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Costa Fina
1271 BroadwayChula Vista, CA 91911
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Casa Linda
317 Zenith StChula Vista, CA 91911
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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 | $2,131 | $2,075 | $2,245 |
| Otay 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,043 | $1,695 | $2,600 |
| Otay 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,666 | $2,195 | $3,100 |
| Otay 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,418 | $2,762 | $3,995 |
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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 Casa de Palomar Apartments priced from $1,795. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Casa de Palomar Apartments | 1 bed/ 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
| Burkhart Apartments | One Bedrooms | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
| Orange Glen | OG1bd1ba | 1BR,1BA | $1,875 |
| Villa Granada Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,955 |
| Palmera | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath 663 SQ. FT. | 1BR,1BA | $1,978 |
| Country Apartments | ? MOVE-IN SPECIAL – FIRST MONTH’S RENT FREE ? 1... | 1BR,1BA | $1,995 |
| Malibu South Apartments | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,995 |
| The Adelaide | Studio | 704 | Studio,1BA | $2,075 |
| Casa Madrid | 1Br/1Ba | 1BR,1BA | $2,095 |
| Vista Apartments | 1BD, 1BTH R1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,135 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Otay, CA
As of April 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Otay area is the $2.20 price per square foot 3 bedroom Model at Villa Seville in the in the South Third Avenue District neighborhood starting from $2,762. The second greatest value Otay apartment is the Fina2b1b Model at Costa Fina starting at $2,195 with a $3.03 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Villa Seville | 3 bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $2.20 |
| Costa Fina | Fina2b1b | 2BR,1BA | $3.03 |
| Casa de Palomar Apartments | 1 bed/ 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.54 |
| Palmera | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath 702 SQ. FT. | 1BR,1BA | $3.03 |
| Malibu South Apartments | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.93 |
| Villa Granada Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.05 |
| Country Apartments | ? MOVE-IN SPECIAL – FIRST MONTH’S RENT FREE ? 1... | 1BR,1BA | $3.30 |
| Casa Madrid | 1Br/1Ba | 1BR,1BA | $3.49 |
| Burkhart Apartments | One Bedrooms | 1BR,1BA | $3.35 |
| Orange Glen | OG1bd1ba | 1BR,1BA | $3.47 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Otay Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Otay?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Otay is under $2,135.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Otay?
The cheapest apartment in Otay is Casa de Palomar Apartments which is listed at $1,795, while the average apartment in Otay costs $3,247.
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 4 regular apartments in Otay that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Otay?
Cheap apartments in Otay have an average cost of $294 which is $2,953 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Otay.
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