Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Salt Creek Ranch Neighborhood of Chula Vista, CA from $900 (8 Rentals)

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The Landings II
3 Bedroom Apartments

The Landings II

2122 Burdock WayChula Vista, CA 91915
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Sunrose Apartments
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Sunrose Apartments

1325 Santa Rita EChula 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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Cheapest Available Salt Creek Ranch Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Salt Creek Ranch area of San Diego, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Harvest Ridge priced from $1,767. Columba Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,793. Here are the most affordable Salt Creek Ranch apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Harvest Ridge1X160TC1BR,1BA$1,767
Columba Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,793
Sunrose Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,2BA$2,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Salt Creek Ranch, CA

As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Salt Creek Ranch area is the $3.13 price per square foot 3x3 Townhome Model at Axis at Millenia Townhomes in the in the Otay Ranch neighborhood starting from $4,850. The second greatest value Salt Creek Ranch apartment is the Plan 1 Model at Contessa at Otay Ranch starting at $3,150 with a $2.75 price per square foot in the Otay Ranch neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Salt Creek Ranch apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Axis at Millenia Townhomes3x3 Townhome3BR,3BA$3.13
Contessa at Otay RanchPlan 12BR,3BA$2.75
Terra VistaCORONADO2BR,2BA$2.84
Pinnacle at Otay RanchEquestrian1BR,1BA$2.90
Sunrose Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,2BA$2.47
Toscana at Rancho Del ReyCordoba1BR,1BA$3.01
The Club at EnclaveA11BR,1BA$3.15
2342 Hummingbird St, Unit one bedroom apartment2342 Hummingbird St1BR,1BA$2.60
Columba Apartments1x11BR,1BA$3.06
Harvest Ridge1X160TC1BR,1BA$3.09

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Salt Creek Ranch, Chula Vista, CA

Ranked #11

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Salt Creek Ranch Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Salt Creek Ranch Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Salt Creek Ranch Apartment is $1,767 at Harvest Ridge.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Salt Creek Ranch Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Salt Creek Ranch is starting from $2,000 at Sunrose Apartments.

What is the most affordable Salt Creek Ranch Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Salt Creek Ranch Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Columba Apartments and starts from $2,891.

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