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The Sands

13524 Hilleary PlPoway, CA 92064
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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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Sofi Poway
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sofi Poway

13409 Midland RdPoway, CA 92064
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Haven Poway
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Haven Poway

13546 Hilleary PlPoway, CA 92064
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The Magnolia
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Magnolia

13126 Carriage RdPoway, CA 92064

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Windsor Rancho PQ
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Windsor Rancho PQ

14433 Penasquitos DrSan Diego, CA 92129

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Poway, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Poway Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Poway, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Legacy Hills at Poway 55+ in the Rancho Bernardo neighborhood priced from $1,980. Casa Anita Apartments in the Carmel Mountain neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,995. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Poway apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Legacy Hills at Poway 55+One Bedroom - a21BR,1BA$1,980
Casa Anita ApartmentsFirst1BR,1BA$1,995
Pomerado Gardens Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,100
RB Racquet Club ApartmentsSan Diegan1BR,1BA$2,100
Penasquitos PointCerritos1BR,1BA$2,174
Countryside ApartmentsSage1BR,1BA$2,209
Overlook at Bernardo HeightsSeville1BR,1BA$2,262
Sofi PowayWillow1BR,1BA$2,287
Rancho VillasTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Poway, CA

As of May 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Poway area is the $3.21 price per square foot Cervinia Lower Model at Cresta Bella in the in the Rancho Penasquitos neighborhood starting from $4,673. The second greatest value Poway apartment is the 3/2 ELECTRIC Model at La Privada Valle Poway starting at $2,915 with a $2.43 price per square foot in the Carmel Mountain 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.
Cresta BellaCervinia Lower3BR,2BA$3.21
La Privada Valle Poway3/2 ELECTRIC3BR,2BA$2.43
The HillsThe Sierras2BR,1BA$2.50
Oak Creek2 Bedrooms/ 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.58
Canyon Rim ApartmentsB1 Market Rate2BR,1BA$2.82
Rancho VillasTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.88
Countryside ApartmentsSage1BR,1BA$3.01
Penasquitos PointCerritos1BR,1BA$2.97
Sofi PowayWillow (Upgraded)1BR,1BA$3.21
Legacy Hills at Poway 55+One Bedroom - a31BR,1BA$3.09

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Poway Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Poway Apartment is $1,980 at Legacy Hills at Poway 55+.

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 $2,300 at The Hills.

What is the most affordable Poway Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Poway Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at La Privada Valle Poway and starts from $2,915.

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