
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Otay Neighborhood of Chula Vista, CA from $1,300 (7 Rentals)
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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 | $1,700 | $1,700 | $1,700 |
Otay 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,095 | $1,800 | $2,600 |
Otay 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,774 | $2,195 | $3,284 |
Otay 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,065 | $2,795 | $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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Burkhart Apartments | One Bedrooms | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
Costa Fina | Fina1b1b | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
Orange Glen | 1 bed, 1 bath | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Park View Apartments | 2 Bedroom / 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.76 |
Stone Creek | Arroyo | 2BR,2BA | $3.37 |
Malibu South Apartments | One Bedroom One Bathroom - C | 1BR,1BA | $2.97 |
Palmera | 1Bedroom 1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.11 |
Vista Apartments | 1BD, 1BTH R1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.35 |
Casa Madrid | 1Br/1Ba | 1BR,1BA | $3.49 |
Burkhart Apartments | One Bedrooms | 1BR,1BA | $3.26 |
Orange Glen | 1 bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.51 |
Costa Fina | Fina1b1b | 1BR,1BA | $3.70 |
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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 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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