Cheap Apartments for Rent in the San Miguel Ranch Neighborhood of Chula Vista, CA from $1,700 (21 Rentals)

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Parque Gillespie
Studio Apartments

Parque Gillespie

1034 Leland StSpring Valley, CA 91977
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9253 Birch St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

9253 Birch St

9253 Birch StSpring Valley, CA 91977

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Jamacha Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Jamacha Apartments

1109 Jamacha LnSpring Valley, CA 91977
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663 Grand Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

663 Grand Ave

663 Grand AveSpring Valley, CA 91977
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757 Grand Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

757 Grand Ave

757 Grand AveSpring Valley, CA 91977
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1103 Helix St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1103 Helix St

1103 Helix StSpring Valley, CA 91977
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1145 Helix St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1145 Helix St

1145 Helix StSpring Valley, CA 91977
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835 Grand Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

835 Grand Ave

835 Grand AveSpring Valley, CA 91977
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Park Side Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Side Court

1313-1429 Sweetwater LnSpring Valley, CA 91977

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5939 San Miguel Rd
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

5939 San Miguel Rd

5939 San Miguel RdBonita, CA 91902
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760 Grand Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

760 Grand Ave

760 Grand AveSpring Valley, CA 91977
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925 Grand Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

925 Grand Ave

925 Grand AveSpring Valley, CA 91977
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943 Grand Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

943 Grand Ave

943 Grand AveSpring Valley, CA 91977
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444 Grand Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

444 Grand Ave

444 Grand AveSpring Valley, CA 91977
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San Miguel Ranch, Chula Vista, CA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Spring VillasTwo Bedroom, One Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,728
Shannon Arms III Apartments2 bed & 22BR,2BA$2,100
Bonita Hills1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$2,510
Rolling Hills Gardens ApartmentsPlan A1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Shannon Arms III Apartments2 bed & 22BR,2BA$2.37
Rolling Hills Gardens ApartmentsPlan A1BR,1BA$3.75
Bonita Hills1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$3.59
Spring VillasOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.57
4319 Corral Canyon Rd, Unit A4319 Corral Canyon Rd1BR,1BA$5.27

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
San Miguel Ranch, Chula Vista, CA

Ranked #27

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

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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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