
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Black Mountain Ranch Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $800 (23 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Black Mountain Ranch?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Mountain Ranch Studio Apartments | $1,700 | $1,700 | $1,700 |
| Black Mountain Ranch 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,984 | $2,174 | $3,972 |
| Black Mountain Ranch 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,649 | $2,234 | $4,799 |
| Black Mountain Ranch 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,705 | $2,629 | $6,821 |
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There are currently 23 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the Black Mountain Ranch Neighborhood of San Diego, CA.
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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 1 Bed unit found at The Royal of Rancho Penasquitos priced from $2,395. eaves Rancho Penasquitos has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,425. Here are the most affordable Black Mountain Ranch apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal of Rancho Penasquitos | 10 | 1BR,1BA | $2,395 |
| eaves Rancho Penasquitos | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,425 |
| Folia | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,894 |
| Avino | B5 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $3,992 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Black Mountain Ranch, CA
As of September 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Black Mountain Ranch area is the $4.50 price per square foot B1 2x2 Model at Avino in the in the Carmel Valley neighborhood starting from $4,078. The second greatest value Black Mountain Ranch apartment is the 10343 Azuaga Street Model at 10343 Azuaga Street, Unit 66 starting at $2,950 with a $3.35 price per square foot in the Rancho Penasquitos neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Black Mountain Ranch apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avino | B1 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $4.50 |
| 10343 Azuaga Street, Unit 66 | 10343 Azuaga Street | 2BR,2BA | $3.35 |
| Folia | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.06 |
| eaves Rancho Penasquitos | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.88 |
| The Royal of Rancho Penasquitos | 10 | 1BR,1BA | $5.57 |
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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 $2,395 at The Royal of Rancho Penasquitos.
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 $2,995 at The Royal of Rancho Penasquitos.
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 Folia and starts from $4,767.
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