Apartments for Rent in the Otay Mesa Neighborhood of San Diego, CA (76 Rentals)

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Casoleil
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$2,334 - $7,182

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Base Rent$2,334 - $7,182

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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Casoleil

1100 Dennery RdSan Diego, CA 92154
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RiverEdge Terrace*
$2,905 - $7,929

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RiverEdge Terrace*

4805 Wind Surf WaySan Diego, CA 92154
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Silo
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$2,231 - $4,891

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Base Rent$2,231 - $4,891

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Silo

7231 Colchester CtSan Diego, CA 92154
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Ironwood
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$2,194 - $3,343

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Ironwood

2240 Ironwood CirSan Diego, CA 92154
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Mason
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$3,351 - $3,615

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2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 13

Mason

2451 Mason DrSan Diego, CA 92154
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property at 1767 Whitmore Loop
$4,800

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Base Rent$4,800

Total Monthly Price$4,800
4 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent
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1767 Whitmore Loop

Chula VistaCA91913
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$3,095
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1720 Melrose Ave

Chula VistaCA91911

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property at 2186 Tributary Dr
$4,995

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Base Rent$4,995

Total Monthly Price$4,995
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Luxury

2186 Tributary Dr

Chula VistaCA91913
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Agualuna
3 Bedroom Apartments

Agualuna

5355 Seacliff PlSan Diego, CA 92154
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Playa Del Sol
3 Bedroom Apartments

Playa Del Sol

5185 Avendia Playa Del SolSan Diego, CA 92154
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Pacifica
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pacifica

5215-5235 Calle DoradoSan Diego, CA 92154
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Moderna
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Moderna

5185 Avendia Playa del SolSan Diego, CA 92154
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Luna & Azul
Studio Apartments

Luna & Azul

1250 Calle SeabassSan Diego, CA 92154
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117 Virginia Ave
Studio Apartments

117 Virginia Ave

117 Virginia AveSan Diego, CA 92173
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330 Hill St
Studio Apartments

330 Hill St

330 Hill StSan Ysidro, CA 92173

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Shadow Pine
2 Bedroom Apartments

Shadow Pine

321 Rancho DrChula Vista, CA 91911
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246 Pepper Dr
Studio Apartments

246 Pepper Dr

246 Pepper DrSan Ysidro, CA 92173
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157 W Olive Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

157 W Olive Dr

157 W Olive DrSan Ysidro, CA 92173
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125 Olive Dr
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125 Olive Dr

125 Olive DrSan Ysidro, CA 92173
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149 W Oliver Dr
Studio Apartments

149 W Oliver Dr

149 W Oliver DrSan Diego, CA 92173

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Frequently Asked Questions about Otay Mesa

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Otay Mesa area of San Diego, CA?

As of today, September 07, 2026, there are currently 76 available Otay Mesa apartments priced from $1,100 to $4,882, with an average monthly rent of $2,904.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Otay Mesa Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Otay Mesa ranges from $1,100 to $3,150 with an average monthly rent of $2,391.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Otay Mesa cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Otay Mesa range from $2,128 to $3,868. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,989.

How expensive are Otay Mesa Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 21 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Otay Mesa on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,920 to $4,882 - averaging $3,636 for the location.

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