Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Esmeralda Neighborhood of Poway, CA from $1,300 (5 Rentals)

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Poway Villas
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Poway Villas

13001 Bowron RdPoway, CA 92064

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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. Pomerado Gardens Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,950. Here are the most affordable Esmeralda apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Legacy Hills at Poway 55+Studio Large - s2Studio,1BA$1,865
Pomerado Gardens Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,950
Countryside ApartmentsSage1BR,1BA$1,999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Esmeralda, CA

As of January 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Esmeralda area is the $2.92 price per square foot Sycamore (Upgraded) Model at Sofi Poway in the in the Esmeralda neighborhood starting from $3,041. The second greatest value Esmeralda apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Model at The Sands starting at $2,895 with a $3.05 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Sofi PowaySycamore (Upgraded)3BR,2BA$2.92
The Sands2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$3.05
Haven Poway2 Bed 2 Bath R2BR,2BA$3.03
Countryside ApartmentsTea Tree2BR,1BA$2.74
The Magnolia2B/2B2BR,2BA$3.23
Parkview Poway Apartments | Comfortable Living in the Heart of Poway!2/2 Down2BR,2BA$3.03
Oak Creek1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.10
Casa Anita ApartmentsFirst1BR,1BA$3.52
Pomerado Gardens Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Remodeled w/ Patio1BR,1BA$3.50
The QuincyOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.87

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Esmeralda Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Esmeralda Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Esmeralda Apartment is $1,950 at Pomerado Gardens Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Esmeralda Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Esmeralda is starting from $2,250 at Pomerado Gardens Apartments.

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