
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Esmeralda Neighborhood of Poway, CA from $1,800 (7 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the Esmeralda area of Poway.


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Esmeralda, Poway, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Esmeralda?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Esmeralda Studio Apartments | $1,980 | $1,865 | $2,095 |
Esmeralda 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,459 | $1,980 | $3,330 |
Esmeralda 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,950 | $2,475 | $4,120 |
Esmeralda 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,023 | $2,770 | $3,200 |
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There are currently 7 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Esmeralda Neighborhood of Poway, CA.
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Cheapest Available Esmeralda Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Esmeralda area of San Diego, CA is a Studio unit found at Legacy Hills at Poway 55+ priced from $1,865. Pacifica Poway - 55+ Active Adult Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,995. Here are the most affordable Esmeralda apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Legacy Hills at Poway 55+ | Studio Large - s2 | Studio,1BA | $1,865 |
Pacifica Poway - 55+ Active Adult Apartments | One Bedroom - D | 1BR,1BA | $1,995 |
Oak Creek | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,170 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Esmeralda, CA
As of May 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Esmeralda area is the $3.25 price per square foot Sycamore (Upgraded) Model at Sofi Poway in the in the Esmeralda neighborhood starting from $3,381. The second greatest value Esmeralda apartment is the Allure Model at Elan Poway Hills starting at $2,625 with a $2.81 price per square foot in the Esmeralda neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Esmeralda apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Sofi Poway | Sycamore (Upgraded) | 3BR,2BA | $3.25 |
Elan Poway Hills | Allure | 2BR,2BA | $2.81 |
The Sands | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.01 |
La Privada Valle Poway | 2BD/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.86 |
Countryside Apartments | Sage | 1BR,1BA | $3.01 |
Oak Creek | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.10 |
Haven Poway | 1Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.78 |
Casa Anita Apartments | 1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.53 |
Pomerado Gardens Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.67 |
Legacy Hills at Poway 55+ | Studio Large - s2 | Studio ,1BA | $3.99 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Esmeralda Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Esmeralda?
The cheapest apartment in Esmeralda is Legacy Hills at Poway 55+ which is listed at $1,980, while the average apartment in Esmeralda costs $2,779.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Esmeralda?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 2 regular apartments in Esmeralda that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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