Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Black Mountain Ranch Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $800 (23 Rentals)

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17161 Alva Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

17161 Alva Rd

17161 Alva RdSan Diego, CA 92127
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Lumen
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lumen

6191 Village WaySan Diego, CA 92130
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Cantabria
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cantabria

13263-13343 Rancho Penasquitos BlvdSan Diego, CA 92129

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Paradise Hills
Studio Apartments

Paradise Hills

13687-13695 Paseo CardielSan Diego, CA 92129
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Fairbanks Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fairbanks Square

16050 Potomac Ridge RdSan Diego, CA 92127
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Chandon Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Chandon Village

14350 Camino De La LunaSan Diego, CA 92127
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Cielo Carmel
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cielo Carmel

6050 Camino San FerminSan Diego, CA 92130
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The Crossings
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Crossings

13525 Zinnia Hills PlSan Diego, CA 92130
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Fairbanks Ridge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Fairbanks Ridge

16016 Babcock StSan Diego, CA 92127
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Villla Andalucia
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Villla Andalucia

6591 Rancho del Sol WaySan Diego, CA 92130
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Black Mountain Ranch, San Diego, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Black Mountain Ranch Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Black Mountain Ranch area of San Diego, CA is a Studio unit found at Penasquitos Point priced from $1,700. Rancho Villas has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,300. Here are the most affordable Black Mountain Ranch apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Penasquitos PointStudioStudio,1BA$1,700
Rancho VillasTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2,300
The Royal of Rancho Penasquitos7, 8, 9, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 261BR,1BA$2,395
FoliaA11BR,1BA$3,034
AvinoA1 1x11BR,1BA$3,219

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Black Mountain Ranch, CA

As of December 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Black Mountain Ranch area is the $2.88 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Rancho Villas in the in the Torrey Highlands neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Black Mountain Ranch apartment is the Cerritos Model at Penasquitos Point starting at $2,174 with a $2.97 price per square foot in the Torrey Highlands neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Black Mountain Ranch apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Rancho VillasTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.88
Penasquitos PointCerritos1BR,1BA$2.97
FoliaA11BR,1BA$4.26
AvinoA1 1x11BR,1BA$4.75
The Royal of Rancho Penasquitos7, 8, 9, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 261BR,1BA$3.56
eaves Rancho PenasquitosA11BR,1BA$3.86

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Black Mountain Ranch, San Diego, CA

Ranked #74

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

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3.0
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Getting Around the Black Mountain Ranch Neighborhood in San Diego, CA

Walk Score®

19 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

29 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Black Mountain Ranch Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Black Mountain Ranch Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Black Mountain Ranch Apartment is $2,174 at Penasquitos Point.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Black Mountain Ranch Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Black Mountain Ranch is starting from $2,300 at Rancho Villas.

What is the most affordable Black Mountain Ranch Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Black Mountain Ranch Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Royal of Rancho Penasquitos and starts from $3,095.

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