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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Oak Creek
1 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Creek

12455 Oak Knoll RdPoway, CA 92064

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Cheapest Available Poway Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Poway, CA is a Studio unit found at Legacy Hills at Poway 55+ in the Rancho Bernardo neighborhood priced from $1,865. Pomerado Gardens Apartments in the Carmel Mountain neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,000. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Poway apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Legacy Hills at Poway 55+Studio Large - s2Studio,1BA$1,865
Pomerado Gardens Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Remodeled1BR,1BA$2,000
Poway Parkview1/1 Up1BR,1BA$2,095
Oak Creek1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,100
Penasquitos PointCerritos1BR,1BA$2,174

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Poway, CA

As of June 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Poway area is the $2.93 price per square foot Belluno Upper Model at Cresta Bella in the in the Rancho Penasquitos neighborhood starting from $3,893. The second greatest value Poway apartment is the The Cuyamacas Model at The Hills starting at $3,333 with a $2.92 price per square foot in the Rancho Bernardo 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 BellaBelluno Upper2BR,2BA$2.93
The HillsThe Cuyamacas3BR,2BA$2.92
Canyon Rim ApartmentsC1 Market Rate3BR,2BA$3.10
Sofi PowaySycamore (Upgraded)3BR,2BA$3.14
Rancho VillasTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.13
Bernardo CrestAspen1BR,1BA$3.31
Countryside ApartmentsSage1BR,1BA$3.01
Penasquitos PointCerritos1BR,1BA$2.97
Oak Creek1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.00
Legacy Hills at Poway 55+One Bedroom - a21BR,1BA$3.05

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Car-Dependent

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Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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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 $2,500 at Rancho Villas.

What is the most affordable Poway Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Poway Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Hills and starts from $2,969.

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