Cheap Apartments for Rent in Poway, CA from $1,200 (13 Rentals)

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Poway Villas
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Poway Villas

13001 Bowron RdPoway, CA 92064

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Village Pines
2 Bedroom Apartments

Village Pines

13340-13348 Community RdPoway, CA 92064
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Poway, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Poway Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Poway, CA is a Studio unit found at Bella Vista in the Rancho Bernardo neighborhood priced from $1,675. Penasquitos Point in the Torrey Highlands neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Poway apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bella VistaNewly Renovated Studio w/ Kitchenette & BalconyStudio,1BA$1,675
Penasquitos PointStudioStudio,1BA$1,700
Cypress at Junipers Senior Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,774
Legacy Hills at Poway 55+Studio Large - s2Studio,1BA$1,865
Countryside ApartmentsSage1BR,1BA$1,999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Poway, CA

As of October 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Poway area is the $2.91 price per square foot The Cuyamacas Model at The Hills in the in the Rancho Bernardo neighborhood starting from $3,319. The second greatest value Poway apartment is the 2 Bedrooms/ 1 Bath Model at Oak Creek starting at $2,450 with a $2.58 price per square foot in the Sabre Springs neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Poway apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The HillsThe Cuyamacas3BR,2BA$2.91
Oak Creek2 Bedrooms/ 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.58
Elan Poway HillsAllure2BR,2BA$2.78
Countryside ApartmentsTea Tree2BR,1BA$2.77
Canyon Rim ApartmentsB1 Market Rate2BR,1BA$2.87
Casa Anita ApartmentsB2BR,1BA$2.66
Carmel SummitDel Mar1BR,1BA$3.32
Penasquitos PointCerritos1BR,1BA$2.97
Pomerado Gardens Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath Remodeled2BR,1BA$3.19
Cypress at Junipers Senior Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.10

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49 / 100

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Most errands require a car

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44 / 100

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Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Poway Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Poway?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Poway is at Bella Vista listed at $1,675.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Poway Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Poway Apartment is $1,774 at Cypress at Junipers Senior Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Poway Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Poway is starting from $2,119 at Cypress at Junipers Senior Apartments.

What is the most affordable Poway Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Poway Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Canyon Rim Apartments and starts from $2,995.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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