Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Telegraph Canyon Estates Neighborhood of Chula Vista, CA from $903 (41 Rentals)

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property at 2790 Sparta Rd

$1,850

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2790 Sparta Rd, Unit 7

2790 Sparta Rd
Chula VistaCA91915
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Sunbow Villas
$2,082 - $6,071
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Sunbow Villas

720-790 Paso de LuzChula Vista, CA 91911
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Rivue
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$2,323 - $7,619
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Rivue

1902 Millenia AveChula Vista, CA 91915
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Tavera
$2,410 - $6,321
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Tavera

1465 Santa Victoria RdChula Vista, CA 91913
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Teresina
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$2,482 - $3,906
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Teresina

1250-1251 Santa Cora AveChula Vista, CA 91913
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The Avalyn
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$2,491 - $5,016
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The Avalyn

1774 Metro AveChula Vista, CA 91915
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Boardwalk at Millenia
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$2,590 - $5,782
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Boardwalk at Millenia

1660 Metro AveChula Vista, CA 91915
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Terra Vista
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$2,609 - $8,153
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Terra Vista

1441 Santa Lucia RdChula Vista, CA 91913
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Rosina Vista
$2,662 - $7,554
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Rosina Vista

1551 Summerland StChula Vista, CA 91913
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Luminary at Cota Vera
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$2,734 - $4,014
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Luminary at Cota Vera

6000 Luminary DrChula Vista, CA 91913
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VAYA on Axia
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$2,784 - $4,674
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VAYA on Axia

1910 Axia WayChula Vista, CA 91915
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property at 795 Brookstone Rd

$2,795

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$2,795

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795 Brookstone Rd, Unit 204

795 Brookstone Rd
Chula VistaCA91913
property at 1875 Cannes Pl

$2,800

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$2,800

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1875 Cannes Pl, Unit 334

1875 Cannes Pl
Chula VistaCA91913
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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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The Landings II
3 Bedroom Apartments

The Landings II

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

Sunrose Apartments

1325 Santa Rita EChula Vista, CA 91913
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Enclave Otay Ranch
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Enclave Otay Ranch

1625 Santa Venetia StChula Vista, CA 91913
property at 6060 Astra Lp

$2,715

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6060 Astra Lp

Chula VistaCA91913
property at 6060 Astra Lp

$2,715

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$2,715

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6060 Astra Lp

Chula VistaCA91913
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Robinwood Plaza
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Robinwood Plaza

5225 Robinwood RdBonita, CA 91902

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Bonita Cedars
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bonita Cedars

5155 Cedarwood RdBonita, CA 91902

Telegraph Canyon Estates, Chula Vista, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Telegraph Canyon Estates Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Telegraph Canyon Estates area of San Diego, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Sierra at Otay Ranch Apartments priced from $2,227. Columba Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,236. Here are the most affordable Telegraph Canyon Estates apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sierra at Otay Ranch ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$2,227
Columba Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2,236
Sunrose Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,2BA$2,241
RivueA31BR,1BA$2,323
Missions at Sunbow ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$2,396
Pinnacle at Otay RanchEquestrian1BR,1BA$2,399
TeresinaSapphire1BR,1BA$2,482
The AvalynDesign 1A1BR,1BA$2,491
Bonita Hills1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$2,535
Boardwalk at MilleniaA31BR,1BA$2,590

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Telegraph Canyon Estates, CA

As of August 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Telegraph Canyon Estates area is the $2.36 price per square foot Townhome Four 3 x 3.5 Model at Salerno in the in the Rancho del Rey neighborhood starting from $4,727. The second greatest value Telegraph Canyon Estates apartment is the T1 Model at Enclave Heritage Townhomes starting at $4,808 with a $2.95 price per square foot in the Rancho del Rey neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Telegraph Canyon Estates apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
SalernoTownhome Four 3 x 3.53BR,3.5BA$2.36
Enclave Heritage TownhomesT13BR,2.5BA$2.95
Tavera40c1 2x22BR,2BA$2.96
Elan SevillaSan Gabriel2BR,2BA$2.65
Contessa at Otay RanchPlan 12BR,3BA$2.75
RivueB12BR,2BA$2.89
Sunbow VillasE 2x22BR,2BA$2.81
Enclave Otay RanchB12BR,2BA$3.08
Toscana at Rancho Del ReyValencia2BR,2BA$3.07
Sunrose Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,2BA$2.76

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Telegraph Canyon Estates, Chula Vista, CA

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States including Telegraph Canyon Estates, Chula Vista, and the greater San Diego area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, apartment communities for the kids, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Telegraph Canyon Estates Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Telegraph Canyon Estates Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Telegraph Canyon Estates Apartment is $2,082 at Sunbow Villas.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Telegraph Canyon Estates Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Telegraph Canyon Estates is starting from $2,241 at Sunrose Apartments.

What is the most affordable Telegraph Canyon Estates Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Telegraph Canyon Estates Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Columba Apartments and starts from $2,621.

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