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Ranchita, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Ranchita Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Ranchita, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 1202 Pearl in the West End neighborhood priced from $1,552. Vida in the East Valley neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,601. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Ranchita apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1202 Pearl1 BED 1 BATH B1BR,1BA$1,552
VidaDahlia1BR,1BA$1,601
Summerfield VillasJunior Unit with Modern Updates in Central Esco...1BR,1BA$1,625

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ranchita, CA and Nearby

As of September 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ranchita area is the $1.97 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at Fountain Estates Apartments in the in the San Pasqual neighborhood starting from $2,450. The second greatest value Ranchita apartment is the 3/2 Model at Country Gardens starting at $2,395 with a $2.18 price per square foot in the Outlying Poway Santee Ramona neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ranchita apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Fountain Estates Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.97
Country Gardens3/23BR,2BA$2.18
Terre at the RanchOrchard2BR,2BA$2.26
East Windmill Villa Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$2.21
Terre at CanyonRavine2BR,2BA$2.18
Alpine Family Apartments2 bedroom2BR,1BA$2.37
Shadow Glen2x1D2BR,1BA$2.35
Terre at VintageHarvest2BR,1BA$2.17
Terre at TrailsViaje1BR,1BA$2.34
1202 Pearl1 BED 1 BATH B1BR,1BA$2.33

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Ranchita, CA

Ranked #518

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Ranchita

What type of rentals are currently available in Ranchita?

There are currently 44 Apartments for Rent in Ranchita, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,570 to $4,999. There are also 37 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Ranchita ranging from $1,600 to $28,000.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Ranchita ranges from $1,600 to $28,000 with an average monthly rent of $8,143.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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