Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rancho del Rey Neighborhood of Chula Vista, CA from $1,400 (21 Rentals)

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Harvest Ridge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Harvest Ridge

1388 E Palomar StChula 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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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 $2,095. Vista Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,193. Here are the most affordable Rancho del Rey apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Casa Madrid1Br/1Ba1BR,1BA$2,095
Vista Apartments1BD, 1BTH R11BR,1BA$2,193
Sunbow VillasB 1x11BR,1BA$2,202
Canyon VillaA11BR,1BA$2,234
Pinnacle at Otay RanchShetland1BR,1BA$2,237

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rancho del Rey, CA

As of January 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rancho del Rey area is the $2.20 price per square foot Townhome Four 3 x 3.5 Model at Salerno in the in the Rancho del Rey neighborhood starting from $4,419. The second greatest value Rancho del Rey apartment is the T3 Model at Enclave Heritage Townhomes starting at $5,105 with a $2.73 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 Four 3 x 3.53BR,3.5BA$2.20
Enclave Heritage TownhomesT33BR,3.5BA$2.73
Angelina TerraceTwo Bedrooms Townhome2BR,1.5BA$2.70
The Club at EnclaveA21BR,1BA$3.49
Canyon VillaA11BR,1BA$2.91
Pinnacle at Otay RanchShetland1BR,1BA$3.00
TeresinaSapphire1BR,1BA$3.13
Missions at Sunbow ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$3.35
Sunbow VillasB 1x11BR,1BA$3.08
Bonita Hills1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$3.28

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Rancho Del Rey, Chula Vista, CA

Ranked #8

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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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 $2,095 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 $2,245 at Casa Madrid.

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 $2,906.

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