
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rancho del Rey Neighborhood of Chula Vista, CA from $1,100 (15 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Rancho del Rey area of Chula Vista.


Vista Apartments

Casa Madrid

Angelina Terrace

East Orange Village
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Missions at Sunbow Apartments

Bonita Hills

The Residences at Cota Vera

Canyon Villa

401 Sanibelle Cir
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950 Mission Ave

1704 Horseshoe Ct
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Rancho del Rey, Chula Vista, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Rancho del Rey?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Rancho del Rey Studio Apartments | $1,500 | $1,500 | $1,500 |
Rancho del Rey 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,936 | $1,195 | $3,495 |
Rancho del Rey 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,421 | $2,225 | $4,225 |
Rancho del Rey 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,150 | $2,995 | $5,349 |
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There are currently 15 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Rancho del Rey Neighborhood of Chula Vista, CA.
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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 Vista Apartments priced from $1,995. Casa Madrid has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,095. Here are the most affordable Rancho del Rey apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Vista Apartments | 1BD, 1BTH R1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,995 |
Casa Madrid | 1Br/1Ba | 1BR,1BA | $2,095 |
East Orange Village | 2-1.5 | 2BR,1BA | $2,225 |
Missions at Sunbow Apartments | A | 1BR,1BA | $2,251 |
Bonita Hills | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,295 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rancho del Rey, CA
As of October 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rancho del Rey area is the $2.32 price per square foot Townhome One 3 x 3.5 Model at Salerno in the in the Rancho del Rey neighborhood starting from $4,253. The second greatest value Rancho del Rey apartment is the Homestead Model at Pinnacle at Otay Ranch starting at $2,919 with a $2.66 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Salerno | Townhome One 3 x 3.5 | 3BR,3.5BA | $2.32 |
Pinnacle at Otay Ranch | Homestead | 2BR,2BA | $2.66 |
East Orange Village | 2-1.5 | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.23 |
Angelina Terrace | Two Bedrooms Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.79 |
Park Bonita | 2 Bed 2 Bath B | 2BR,2BA | $3.19 |
Elan Sevilla | Solana | 1BR,1BA | $3.12 |
Canyon Villa | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.11 |
The Club at Enclave | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.24 |
Missions at Sunbow Apartments | A | 1BR,1BA | $3.11 |
The Residences at Cota Vera | Residence 2 | 1BR,1BA | $3.26 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleRancho Del Rey, Chula Vista, CA
Ranked #6
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Rancho Del Rey, Chula Vista, CA
Casillas (Joseph) Elementary
Bonita Vista Senior High
Rancho del Rey Middle
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Getting Around the Rancho del Rey Neighborhood in Chula Vista, CA
Walk Score®
41 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
23 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
31 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rancho del Rey Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Rancho del Rey?
The cheapest apartment in Rancho del Rey is Vista Apartments which is listed at $1,995, while the average apartment in Rancho del Rey costs $4,530.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Rancho del Rey?
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 10 regular apartments in Rancho del Rey 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 Rancho del Rey?
Cheap apartments in Rancho del Rey have an average cost of $150 which is $4,380 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rancho del Rey.
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