Cheap Apartments for Rent in Poway, CA from $1,600 (57 Rentals)

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Elan Poway Hills
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$2,320 - $3,170

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Base Rent$2,320 - $3,170
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Elan Poway Hills

13635 Cynthia LnPoway, 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 Sands
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Sands

13524 Hilleary PlPoway, CA 92064

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Bernardo Crest
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bernardo Crest

11820 Paseo LucidoSan Diego, CA 92128
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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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Alante
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Alante

10211 Rancho Carmel DrSan 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 Brayden Apartments in the Rancho Penasquitos neighborhood priced from $1,879. Legacy Hills at Poway 55+ in the Rancho Bernardo neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,010. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Poway apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Brayden Apartments1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1,879
Legacy Hills at Poway 55+One Bedroom - a31BR, 1BA$2,010
The HillsThe Sierras2BR, 1BA$2,060
Gateway Park - 55+ Active Adult ApartmentsOne Bedroom - C1BR, 1BA$2,095
Oak Creek1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$2,170
The QuincyStudioStudio, 1BA$2,195
Bernardo CrestAspen1BR, 1BA$2,289
Pomerado Gardens Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR, 1BA$2,300
Windsor Rancho PQS1Studio, 1BA$2,377
Ridgewood VillageWillow1BR, 1BA$2,390

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Poway, CA

As of September 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Poway area is the $3.14 price per square foot B4 Model at West Village Poway Apartments in the Carmel Mountain neighborhood starting from $3,396. The second greatest value Poway apartment is the Coral Model at Bernardo Crest in the Rancho Bernardo neighborhood starting at $3,197 with a $3.22 price per square foot. 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.
West Village Poway ApartmentsB42BR, 2BA$3.14
Bernardo CrestCoral2BR, 2BA$3.22
The Villas at Camino BernardoMadera2BR, 2BA$2.88
The HillsThe Sierras2BR, 1BA$2.14
The Sands2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR, 2BA$3.05
Elan Poway HillsAllure2BR, 2BA$2.78
Countryside ApartmentsTea Tree2BR, 1BA$2.74
Pomerado Gardens Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR, 1BA$3.03
Oak Creek1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$3.10
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 $1,879 at Brayden 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 $2,060 at The Hills.

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