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property at 12743 Larchmont St

$2,500

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$2,500

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

12743 Larchmont St

PowayCA92064

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property at 12206 Rancho Bernardo Rd

$2,800

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$2,800

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$2,800

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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12206 Rancho Bernardo Rd, Unit B

12206 Rancho Bernardo Rd
San DiegoCA92128

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property at 10408 Caminito Rimini

$3,000

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$3,000

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$3,000

3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Now

10408 Caminito Rimini

San DiegoCA92129
property at 12063 Alta Carmel Ct

$3,049

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$3,049

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 25

12063 Alta Carmel Ct, Unit Il Palio

12063 Alta Carmel Ct
San DiegoCA92128

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Poway, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Poway Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Poway, CA is a Studio unit found at Legacy Hills at Poway 55+ in the Rancho Bernardo neighborhood priced from $1,694. 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 $2,195. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Poway apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Legacy Hills at Poway 55+Studio Upgraded - s1uStudio,1BA$1,694
Gateway Park - 55+ Active Adult ApartmentsOne Bedroom - D1BR,1BA$2,195
Pomerado Gardens Apartments1x1 with patio1BR,1BA$2,200
Countryside ApartmentsSage1BR,1BA$2,209
Parkview Village Apartments1/1 REMODELED Down1BR,1BA$2,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Poway, CA

As of July 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Poway area is the $2.64 price per square foot Bougainvilla Model at Countryside Apartments in the in the Carmel Mountain neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Poway apartment is the C1 Market Rate Model at Canyon Rim Apartments starting at $3,230 with a $3.03 price per square foot in the Rancho Penasquitos 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.
Countryside ApartmentsBougainvilla3BR,2BA$2.64
Canyon Rim ApartmentsC1 Market Rate3BR,2BA$3.03
Carmel LandingHyannis2BR,2BA$2.89
West Village Poway ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$3.38
The HillsThe Sierras2BR,1BA$2.65
Oak Creek2 Bedrooms/ 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.58
Cresta BellaAmalfi1BR,1BA$3.12
The QuincyTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.18
Sofi PowayWillow (Upgraded)1BR,1BA$3.18
The Villas at Camino BernardoPalmilla1BR,1BA$3.26

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Frequently Asked Questions about Poway

What type of rentals are currently available in Poway?

There are currently 104 Apartments for Rent in Poway, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,600 to $12,618. There are also 88 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Poway ranging from $2,350 to $7,950.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Poway?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Poway ranges from $2,350 to $7,950 with an average monthly rent of $4,398.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Poway?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Poway range from $2,629 to $4,459, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,000 to $7,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,100 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $10,000.

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