Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Otay Mesa West Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $800 (28 Rentals)

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Park Lido
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Park Lido

3596 Del Sol BlvdSan Diego, CA 92154
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1061 Madden Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

1061 Madden Ave

1061 Madden AveSan Diego, CA 92154
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601 Beyer Way
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

601 Beyer Way

601 Beyer WaySan Diego, CA 92154
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Benton Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Benton Apartments

1470-1530 27th StSan Diego, CA 92154
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Benson Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

Benson Place

1010 Outer RdSan Diego, CA 92154
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Tesoro Grove Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Tesoro Grove Apartments

1150 Tesoro Grove WaySan Diego, CA 92154
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1054-1058 Outer Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

1054-1058 Outer Rd

1054-1058 Outer RdSan Diego, CA 92154
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Otay Villas
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Otay Villas

605-695 Picador BlvdSan Diego, CA 92154
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Villa Merced
1 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Merced

1148 Beyer BlvdSan Diego, CA 92154
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Otay Park Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Otay Park Apartments

1170 30th StSan Diego, CA 92154
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1721 Melrose Ave
Studio Apartments

1721 Melrose Ave

1721 Melrose AveChula Vista, CA 91911
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J.E.K. II Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

J.E.K. II Apartments

345 Zenith StChula Vista, CA 91911
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Casa Linda
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Linda

317 Zenith StChula Vista, CA 91911
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Vista Terrace Hills
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Vista Terrace Hills

1790 Del Sur BlvdSan Ysidro, CA 92173
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Main Street Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Main Street Apartments

2887 Main StChula Vista, CA 91911
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Otay Mesa West, San Diego, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Otay Mesa West Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Otay Mesa West area of San Diego, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Foxwood - 30 Day Rentals! priced from $1,895. Casoleil has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,189. Here are the most affordable Otay Mesa West apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Foxwood - 30 Day Rentals!Basic! Utilities Paid from $18951BR,1BA$1,895
CasoleilA Bartlett 656 SF1BR,1BA$2,189
Summer Brook Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2,320
Oro Vista ApartmentsUpstairs 2x1.5 Ready Now — Ask About Our Move-I...2BR,1BA$2,395
Cinnamon Woods Apartments2/22BR,2BA$2,495
Stone CreekArroyo2BR,2BA$2,500
Valley Breeze Apartments2 Bedroom Plan A Laundry in Unit2BR,2BA$2,695
Wintergreen2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2,800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Otay Mesa West, CA

As of December 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Otay Mesa West area is the $2.56 price per square foot 3BR/2.0BA Model at Summer Brook Apartments in the in the Nestor neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Otay Mesa West apartment is the 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Wintergreen starting at $3,190 with a $3.04 price per square foot in the Nestor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Otay Mesa West apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Summer Brook Apartments3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$2.56
Wintergreen3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$3.04
Valley Breeze Apartments2 Bedroom Plan B Laundry in Unit2BR,2BA$2.70
Cinnamon Woods Apartments2/22BR,2BA$3.12
Oro Vista ApartmentsUpstairs 2x1.5 Ready Now — Ask About Our Move-I...2BR,1.5BA$3.09
Stone CreekArroyo2BR,2BA$3.37
CasoleilA Bartlett 656 SF Reno1BR,1BA$3.74
Foxwood - 30 Day Rentals!Basic! Utilities Paid from $18951BR,1BA$3.79

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Otay Mesa West, San Diego, CA

Ranked #93

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Otay Mesa West Neighborhood in San Diego, CA

Walk Score®

64 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

44 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

52 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Otay Mesa West Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Otay Mesa West Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Otay Mesa West Apartment is $1,895 at Foxwood - 30 Day Rentals!.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Otay Mesa West Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Otay Mesa West is starting from $2,195 at Foxwood - 30 Day Rentals!.

What is the most affordable Otay Mesa West Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Otay Mesa West Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Summer Brook Apartments and starts from $2,800.

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