
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Telegraph Canyon Estates Neighborhood of Chula Vista, CA from $900 (47 Rentals)
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740 Edgewater Dr

1905 Crossroads St

1905 Crossroads St

Harvest Ridge

Columba Apartments

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1095 Paseo Entrada

1463 Lost Creek Rd

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Missions at Sunbow Apartments
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Rosina Vista

The Avalyn

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Teresina

Pinnacle at Otay Ranch

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Boardwalk at Millenia

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Rivue

The Club at Enclave

Elan Sevilla

Enclave Town Center
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Bonita Hills

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Terra Vista

Enclave Heritage Flats

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Luminary at Cota Vera

Duetta and Volta at Millenia

Encelia Cota Vera

1221 Gonzales Way
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Villa Serena

1379 Serena Cir

Sunrose Apartments

1033 White Alder Ave

Camden Sierra at Otay Ranch

Enclave Otay Ranch

1344 Paizay Pl

6060 Astra Lp, Unit 230, Unit 230
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6050 Radiant Ct, Unit 205, Unit 205

6060 Astra Lp, Unit 228, Unit 228

6050 Radiant Ct, Unit 203, Unit 203

1355 Nicolette Ave

6030 Moonglow Dr, Unit 417, Unit 417

1338 Nicolette Ave, Unit 1032, Unit 1032

4809 Birchbark Ln

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321 Greenwood Pl, Unit Private studio for rent, Unit Private studio for rent

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4319 Corral Canyon Rd, Unit A, Unit A
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Bonita Cedars
Telegraph Canyon Estates, Chula Vista, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Telegraph Canyon Estates?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Telegraph Canyon Estates Studio Apartments | $2,290 | $1,700 | $3,164 |
| Telegraph Canyon Estates 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,886 | $1,476 | $4,474 |
| Telegraph Canyon Estates 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,574 | $2,142 | $5,446 |
| Telegraph Canyon Estates 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,237 | $2,891 | $5,516 |
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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 1221 Gonzales Way priced from $1,350. Columba Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,793. Here are the most affordable Telegraph Canyon Estates apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1221 Gonzales Way | 1bed1bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| Columba Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,793 |
| Sunrose Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2,078 |
| Bonita Cedars | Plan 1A | 1BR,1BA | $2,099 |
| Missions at Sunbow Apartments | A | 1BR,1BA | $2,246 |
| Rosina Vista | A | 1BR,1BA | $2,326 |
| The Avalyn | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,415 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Telegraph Canyon Estates, CA
As of May 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Telegraph Canyon Estates area is the $2.72 price per square foot T3 Model at Enclave Heritage Townhomes in the in the Rancho del Rey neighborhood starting from $5,079. The second greatest value Telegraph Canyon Estates apartment is the Townhome One 3 x 3.5 Model at Salerno starting at $3,960 with a $2.16 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enclave Heritage Townhomes | T3 | 3BR,3.5BA | $2.72 |
| Salerno | Townhome One 3 x 3.5 | 3BR,3.5BA | $2.16 |
| Axis at Millenia Townhomes | 3x2.5 Townhome | 3BR,2.5BA | $3.01 |
| Enclave Otay Ranch | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $2.83 |
| Contessa at Otay Ranch | Plan 1 | 2BR,3BA | $2.75 |
| Toscana at Rancho Del Rey | Valencia | 2BR,2BA | $2.89 |
| Elan Sevilla | San Carlos | 2BR,1BA | $2.89 |
| 1221 Gonzales Way | 1bed1bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| Sunrose Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.56 |
| Bonita Cedars | Plan 1A | 1BR,1BA | $2.86 |
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Best Local Schools in Telegraph Canyon Estates, Chula Vista, CA
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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 $1,350 at 1221 Gonzales Way.
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 $2,078 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 Bonita Cedars and starts from $2,827.
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