
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the San Miguel Ranch Neighborhood of Chula Vista, CA from $1,700 (21 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the San Miguel Ranch area of Chula Vista.


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Rolling Hills Gardens Apartments

Westmont at San Miguel Ranch

Shannon Arms III Apartments

Parque Gillespie

9253 Birch St

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Jamacha Apartments

663 Grand Ave

757 Grand Ave

1103 Helix St

1145 Helix St

835 Grand Ave

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5939 San Miguel Rd

760 Grand Ave

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925 Grand Ave

943 Grand Ave

444 Grand Ave
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San Miguel Ranch, Chula Vista, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in San Miguel Ranch?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Miguel Ranch 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,282 | $1,767 | $2,853 |
| San Miguel Ranch 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,413 | $1,995 | $2,885 |
| San Miguel Ranch 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,652 | $2,500 | $7,600 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 21 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the San Miguel Ranch Neighborhood of Chula Vista, CA.
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Cheapest Available San Miguel Ranch Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the San Miguel Ranch area of San Diego, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Spring Villas priced from $1,728. Shannon Arms III Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,100. Here are the most affordable San Miguel Ranch apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Villas | Two Bedroom, One Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,728 |
| Shannon Arms III Apartments | 2 bed & 2 | 2BR,2BA | $2,100 |
| Bonita Hills | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,510 |
| Rolling Hills Gardens Apartments | Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $2,853 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Miguel Ranch, CA
As of April 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the San Miguel Ranch area is the $2.37 price per square foot 2 bed & 2 Model at Shannon Arms III Apartments in the in the North Bay Terraces neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value San Miguel Ranch apartment is the Plan A Model at Rolling Hills Gardens Apartments starting at $2,853 with a $3.75 price per square foot in the Otay Ranch neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for San Miguel Ranch apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shannon Arms III Apartments | 2 bed & 2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.37 |
| Rolling Hills Gardens Apartments | Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $3.75 |
| Bonita Hills | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.59 |
| Spring Villas | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.57 |
| 4319 Corral Canyon Rd, Unit A | 4319 Corral Canyon Rd | 1BR,1BA | $5.27 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSan Miguel Ranch, Chula Vista, CA
Ranked #27
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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2.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap San Miguel Ranch Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in San Miguel Ranch?
The cheapest apartment in San Miguel Ranch is Spring Villas which is listed at $1,767, while the average apartment in San Miguel Ranch costs $6,856.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in San Miguel Ranch?
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 5 regular apartments in San Miguel Ranch that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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