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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 $1,865. Pomerado Gardens Apartments in the Sabre Springs neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,000. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Poway apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Legacy Hills at Poway 55+Studio Large - s2Studio,1BA$1,865
Pomerado Gardens Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Remodeled1BR,1BA$2,000
The QuincyStudioStudio,1BA$2,095
Poway Parkview1/1 Up1BR,1BA$2,095
Oak Creek1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Poway, CA

As of June 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Poway area is the $3.01 price per square foot The Cuyamacas Model at The Hills in the in the Rancho Bernardo neighborhood starting from $3,437. The second greatest value Poway apartment is the C1 Market Rate Model at Canyon Rim Apartments starting at $3,300 with a $3.10 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.
The HillsThe Cuyamacas3BR,2BA$3.01
Canyon Rim ApartmentsC1 Market Rate3BR,2BA$3.10
Sofi PowaySycamore (Upgraded)3BR,2BA$3.15
The Sands2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.90
Ridgewood VillageTwin Oaks2BR,2BA$3.11
Cresta BellaAmalfi1BR,1BA$3.13
Rancho VillasTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.13
Countryside ApartmentsSage1BR,1BA$3.01
Penasquitos PointCerritos1BR,1BA$2.97
Oak Creek1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.00

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Frequently Asked Questions about Poway

What type of rentals are currently available in Poway?

There are currently 102 Apartments for Rent in Poway, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,865 to $5,163. There are also 70 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Poway ranging from $2,400 to $12,500.

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 $2,400 to $12,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,376.

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