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$1,825

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13758 Aubrey St

PowayCA92064

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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 Sands
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Sands

13524 Hilleary PlPoway, CA 92064

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property at 13883 Via Rimini

$2,850

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$2,850
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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13883 Via Rimini

San DiegoCA92129

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Alante
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Alante

10211 Rancho Carmel DrSan Diego, CA 92128
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15277 Maturin Dr.
1 Bedroom Apartments

15277 Maturin Dr.

15277 Maturin DrSan Diego, CA 92127
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Bernardo Crest
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bernardo Crest

11820 Paseo LucidoSan Diego, CA 92128

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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. Gateway Park - 55+ Active Adult Apartments in the Rancho Bernardo 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
Gateway Park - 55+ Active Adult ApartmentsOne Bedroom - C1BR,1BA$1,995
Casa Anita ApartmentsFirst1BR,1BA$2,150
The HillsThe Sierras2BR,1BA$2,165
Penasquitos PointCerritos1BR,1BA$2,174
Countryside ApartmentsSage1BR,1BA$2,209
eaves Rancho PenasquitosA11BR,1BA$2,210
Pomerado Gardens Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2,249
Sofi PowayWillow (Upgraded)1BR,1BA$2,270
Canyon Rim ApartmentsB1 Market Rate2BR,1BA$2,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Poway, CA

As of June 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Poway area is the $2.72 price per square foot Cambridge Model at The Courtyards Pacific Village in the in the Rancho Penasquitos neighborhood starting from $3,751. The second greatest value Poway apartment is the The Sierras Model at The Hills starting at $2,165 with a $2.25 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.
The Courtyards Pacific VillageCambridge3BR,2BA$2.72
The HillsThe Sierras2BR,1BA$2.25
Oak Creek2 Bedrooms/ 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.58
Elan Poway HillsAllure2BR,2BA$2.91
Ridgewood VillageTwin Oaks2BR,2BA$3.08
Canyon Rim ApartmentsB1 Market Rate2BR,1BA$2.70
Pomerado Gardens Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.96
Countryside ApartmentsSage1BR,1BA$3.01
Penasquitos PointCerritos1BR,1BA$2.97
Legacy Hills at Poway 55+One Bedroom - a31BR,1BA$3.09

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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 $2,165 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 Countryside Apartments and starts from $3,000.

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