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

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13922 Frame Rd, Unit Casita, Unit Casita

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13922 Frame Rd, Unit Casita, Unit Casita

13922 Frame RdPoway, CA 92064

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Legacy Hills at Poway 55+

12730 Monte Vista RdPoway, CA 92064

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Scripps Poway Villas

12425 Oak Knoll RdPoway, CA 92064

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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
Esmeralda Studio Apartments	$1,861	$1,300	$2,418
Esmeralda 1 Bedroom Apartments	$2,417	$2,050	$3,090
Esmeralda 2 Bedroom Apartments	$2,720	$2,350	$3,325
Esmeralda 3 Bedroom Apartments	$3,352	$2,770	$4,625
Esmeralda 4 Bedroom Apartments	$11,609	$10,000	$10,000+

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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. Casa Anita Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,050. Here are the most affordable Esmeralda apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment Listing	Model Name	Bed/Bath	Priced From
Legacy Hills at Poway 55+	Studio Large - s2	Studio,1BA	$1,865
Casa Anita Apartments	First	1BR,1BA	$2,050
Pomerado Gardens Apartments	1 Bed 1 Bath	1BR,1BA	$2,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Esmeralda, CA

As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Esmeralda area is the $3.22 price per square foot Sycamore (Upgraded) Model at Sofi Poway in the in the Esmeralda neighborhood starting from $3,349. The second greatest value Esmeralda apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Model at The Sands starting at $2,795 with a $2.94 price per square foot in the Carmel Mountain 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.
Sofi Poway	Sycamore (Upgraded)	3BR,2BA	$3.22
The Sands	2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom	2BR,2BA	$2.94
Oak Creek	2 Bedrooms/ 1 Bath	2BR,1BA	$2.58
West Village Poway Apartments	A4	1BR,1BA	$3.47
Countryside Apartments	Sage	1BR,1BA	$3.01
Haven Poway	One Bedroom One Bathroom	1BR,1BA	$4.14
Casa Anita Apartments	Newly Renovated One Bedroom One Bathroom	1BR,1BA	$3.61
Pomerado Gardens Apartments	1 Bed 1 Bath Remodeled w/ Patio	1BR,1BA	$3.67
Legacy Hills at Poway 55+	Studio Large - s2	Studio ,1BA	$3.99
13922 Frame Rd, Unit Casita	13922 Frame Rd	Studio ,1BA	$4.33

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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 $1,980 at Legacy Hills at Poway 55+.

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 $2,449 at Countryside Apartments.

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