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

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Casoleil
$2,207 - $9,036
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Casoleil

1100 Dennery RdSan Diego, CA 92154
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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 $1,695. Summer Brook has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,050. Here are the most affordable Otay Mesa West apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Foxwood - 30 Day Rentals!Fully Furnished - Utilities Paid from $20951BR,1BA$1,695
Summer Brook1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,050
CasoleilA Bartlett 656 SF1BR,1BA$2,207
Oro Vista VillasAsk About Our Move-In Special! - 2x1.52BR,1BA$2,345
Cinnamon Woods Apartments2/12BR,1BA$2,395
Benton ApartmentsBenton Apartments2BR,2BA$2,600
Stone CreekArroyo2BR,2BA$2,600
Valley Breeze Apartments2 Bedroom Plan B Laundry in Unit2BR,2BA$2,625
Wintergreen2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2,800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Otay Mesa West, CA

As of March 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Otay Mesa West area is the $2.72 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Laundry in Unit Model at Valley Breeze Apartments in the in the Nestor neighborhood starting from $3,150. The second greatest value Otay Mesa West apartment is the 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Wintergreen starting at $3,275 with a $3.12 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.
Valley Breeze Apartments3 Bedroom Laundry in Unit3BR,2BA$2.72
Wintergreen3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$3.12
Benton ApartmentsBenton Apartments2BR,2BA$3.25
Oro Vista VillasAsk About Our Move-In Special! - 2x1.52BR,1.5BA$3.02
Cinnamon Woods Apartments2/12BR,1BA$3.19
Stone CreekArroyo2BR,2BA$3.51
Summer Brook1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.97
CasoleilA Bartlett 656 SF Reno1BR,1BA$3.73
Foxwood - 30 Day Rentals!Basic! Utilities Paid from $16951BR,1BA$3.39

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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 $1,695 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 and starts from $3,100.

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