Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rancho del Rey Neighborhood of Chula Vista, CA from $1,300 (45 Rentals)

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Casa Madrid
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$2,099 - $2,999
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Casa Madrid

240 Quintard StChula Vista, CA 91911
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Angelina Terrace
$2,195 - $3,295
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Angelina Terrace

181 E Orange AveChula Vista, CA 91911
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Rosina Vista
$2,329 - $10,716
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Rosina Vista

1551 Summerland StChula Vista, CA 91913
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Teresina
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$2,441 - $3,921
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Teresina

1250-1251 Santa Cora AveChula Vista, CA 91913
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Terra Vista
$2,609 - $6,186
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Terra Vista

1441 Santa Lucia 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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Tavera
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$2,800 - $5,792
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Tavera

1465 Santa Victoria RdChula Vista, CA 91913
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Sunbow Villas
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$2,985 - $6,997
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Sunbow Villas

720-790 Paso de LuzChula Vista, CA 91911
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Stirling at Cota Vera
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$3,141 - $4,711
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Stirling at Cota Vera

2045 Paseo BellunoChula Vista, CA 91913
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Salerno
$4,045 - $7,563
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Salerno

1630 Paseo MontiChula Vista, CA 91913
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$4,400

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Available Jun 8

813 Caminito Nogales

Chula VistaCA91911
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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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1221 Gonzales Way
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1221 Gonzales Way

1221 Gonzales WayChula Vista, CA 91910

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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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Villa Serena
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Serena

1201-1231 Medical Center DrChula 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 Mark At Bonita
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Mark At Bonita

3240-3248 Bonita RdChula 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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Terra Nova
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Terra Nova

440 E H StChula Vista, CA 91910
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Enclave Otay Ranch
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Enclave Otay Ranch

1625 Santa Venetia StChula Vista, CA 91913
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Rancho Vista
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Rancho Vista

2711-2743 Manos DrSan Diego, CA 92139

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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 1221 Gonzales Way priced from $1,350. Sunrose Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,078. Here are the most affordable Rancho del Rey apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1221 Gonzales Way1bed1bath1BR,1BA$1,350
Sunrose Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,2BA$2,078
Park Bonita1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,196
Casa Madrid2Br/1Ba2BR,1BA$2,199
Missions at Sunbow ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$2,246
The Residences at Cota VeraResidence 21BR,1BA$2,328
Beacon Cove - CALL FOR GREAT SPECIAL!!!!1 Bedroom /1 Bath- UP TO$1,200 OFF*1BR,1BA$2,330

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rancho del Rey, CA

As of May 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rancho del Rey area is the $2.72 price per square foot T3 Model at Enclave Heritage Townhomes in the in the Rancho del Rey neighborhood starting from $5,079. The second greatest value Rancho del Rey apartment is the Townhome One 3 x 3.5 Model at Salerno starting at $4,045 with a $2.21 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.
Enclave Heritage TownhomesT33BR,3.5BA$2.72
SalernoTownhome One 3 x 3.53BR,3.5BA$2.21
Enclave Otay RanchC13BR,2BA$2.83
Toscana at Rancho Del ReyValencia2BR,2BA$2.95
Elan SevillaSan Carlos2BR,1BA$2.89
1221 Gonzales Way1bed1bath1BR,1BA$1.42
Sunrose Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,2BA$2.56
Canyon VillaA11BR,1BA$3.06
Casa Madrid2Br/1Ba2BR,1BA$3.03
Missions at Sunbow ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$3.13

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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 $1,350 at 1221 Gonzales Way.

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 $2,078 at Sunrose Apartments.

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 Teresina and starts from $3,303.

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