Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rancho del Rey Neighborhood of Chula Vista, CA from $1,300 (42 Rentals)

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Casa Madrid
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$2,099 - $3,003
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Casa Madrid

240 Quintard StChula Vista, CA 91911
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Angelina Terrace
$2,199 - $3,299
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Angelina Terrace

181 E Orange AveChula Vista, CA 91911
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Teresina
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$2,375 - $4,022
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Teresina

1250-1251 Santa Cora AveChula Vista, CA 91913
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Tavera
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$2,415 - $6,378
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Tavera

1465 Santa Victoria RdChula Vista, CA 91913
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Luminary at Cota Vera
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$2,719 - $4,169
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Luminary at Cota Vera

6000 Luminary DrChula Vista, CA 91913
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Terra Vista
$2,728 - $12,369
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Terra Vista

1441 Santa Lucia RdChula Vista, CA 91913
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Sunbow Villas
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$2,814 - $6,527
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Sunbow Villas

720-790 Paso de LuzChula Vista, CA 91911
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Rosina Vista
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$2,933 - $7,964
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Rosina Vista

1551 Summerland StChula Vista, CA 91913
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Stirling at Cota Vera
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$2,991 - $4,776
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Stirling at Cota Vera

2045 Paseo BellunoChula Vista, CA 91913
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Encelia Cota Vera
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Encelia Cota Vera

1910 Encelia CirChula Vista, CA 91913
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The Palomar Apartments
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The Palomar Apartments

171 Palomar StChula Vista, CA 91911
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Villa Serena
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Serena

1201-1231 Medical Center DrChula Vista, CA 91911
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Quintard Manor
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Quintard Manor

210 Quintard StChula Vista, CA 91911
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The Mark At Bonita
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Mark At Bonita

3240-3248 Bonita RdChula Vista, CA 91910
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Terra Nova
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Terra Nova

440 E H StChula Vista, CA 91910
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Sunrose Apartments
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Sunrose Apartments

1325 Santa Rita EChula Vista, CA 91913
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Enclave Otay Ranch
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Enclave Otay Ranch

1625 Santa Venetia StChula Vista, CA 91913

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Rancho Vista
2 Bedroom Apartments

Rancho Vista

2711-2743 Manos DrSan Diego, CA 92139

Rancho del Rey, Chula Vista, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Rancho del Rey Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Rancho del Rey area of San Diego, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Casa Madrid priced from $2,099. Rancho Vista has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,195. Here are the most affordable Rancho del Rey apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Casa Madrid1Br/1Ba1BR,1BA$2,099
Rancho Vista2/1 A2BR,1BA$2,195
The Residences at Cota VeraResidence 1Studio,1BA$2,203
Canyon VillaA11BR,1BA$2,285
Park Bonita1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,290
Beacon Cove - CALL FOR GREAT SPECIAL!!!!1 Bedroom /1 Bath- UP TO$1,200 OFF*1BR,1BA$2,330
Sunrose Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,2BA$2,362
Tavera40a 1x11BR,1BA$2,415
Missions at Sunbow ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$2,490
Pinnacle at Otay RanchEquestrian1BR,1BA$2,527

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rancho del Rey, CA

As of July 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rancho del Rey area is the $2.34 price per square foot Townhome Two 4 x 3.5 Model at Salerno in the in the Rancho del Rey neighborhood starting from $5,367. The second greatest value Rancho del Rey apartment is the T1 Model at Enclave Heritage Townhomes starting at $4,508 with a $2.77 price per square foot in the Rancho del Rey neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rancho del Rey apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
SalernoTownhome Two 4 x 3.54BR,3.5BA$2.34
Enclave Heritage TownhomesT13BR,2.5BA$2.77
Angelina TerraceThree Bedroom Towhome3BR,1.5BA$2.70
Elan SevillaSanta Barbara3BR,2BA$2.78
Toscana at Rancho Del ReyValencia2BR,2BA$2.77
TeresinaTopaz2BR,2BA$2.98
Rancho Vista2/1 A2BR,1BA$2.44
Pinnacle at Otay RanchEquestrian1BR,1BA$2.90
Sunrose Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,2BA$2.91
Canyon VillaA11BR,1BA$2.97

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Rancho Del Rey, Chula Vista, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rancho del Rey Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Rancho del Rey Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Rancho del Rey Apartment is $2,099 at Casa Madrid.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Rancho del Rey Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Rancho del Rey is starting from $2,195 at Rancho Vista.

What is the most affordable Rancho del Rey Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Rancho del Rey Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Canyon Villa and starts from $3,145.

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