Cheap Apartments for Rent in Poway, CA from $1,200 (19 Rentals)

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Poway Villas
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Poway Villas

13001 Bowron RdPoway, CA 92064
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2 Bedroom Apartments

Village Pines

13340-13348 Community 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 Bella Vista in the Rancho Bernardo neighborhood priced from $1,695. Cypress at Junipers Senior Apartments in the Rancho Penasquitos neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,774. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Poway apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bella Vista17059 - Studio w/ Kitchenette & BalconyStudio,1BA$1,695
Cypress at Junipers Senior Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,774
Legacy Hills at Poway 55+Studio Large - s2Studio,1BA$1,865
Oak Creek1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,100
Penasquitos PointCerritos1BR,1BA$2,174

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Poway, CA

As of September 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Poway area is the $3.02 price per square foot Barletta Upper Model at Cresta Bella in the in the Rancho Penasquitos neighborhood starting from $3,889. The second greatest value Poway apartment is the Two Bedroom - Two Bathroom Model at La Serena Apartments starting at $3,195 with a $3.01 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 BellaBarletta Upper2BR,2BA$3.02
La Serena ApartmentsTwo Bedroom - Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$3.01
The Courtyards Pacific VillageBradford2BR,2BA$2.83
The HillsThe Sierras2BR,1BA$2.78
Canyon Rim ApartmentsB1 Market Rate2BR,1BA$3.04
Bernardo CrestAspen1BR,1BA$3.02
Countryside ApartmentsSage1BR,1BA$3.01
Penasquitos PointCerritos1BR,1BA$2.97
Oak Creek1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.00
Cypress at Junipers Senior Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.10

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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 $1,695.

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 The Hills and starts from $3,093.

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