
Cheap Homes for Rent in Otay Mesa West Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $2,300 (5 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent a home in Otay Mesa West?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Otay Mesa West 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,496 | $2,395 | $2,695 |
Otay Mesa West 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,427 | $2,995 | $4,325 |
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There are currently 5 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Otay Mesa West Neighborhood of San Diego, CA.
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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 Summer Brook Apartments: Your Oasis of Comfort and Style priced from $1,950. Foxwood - 30 Day Rentals! has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,995. Here are the most affordable Otay Mesa West apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Summer Brook Apartments: Your Oasis of Comfort and Style | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,950 |
Foxwood - 30 Day Rentals! | Basic! Utilities Paid from $1995 | 1BR,1BA | $1,995 |
Oro Vista Apartments | 2-Bedroom, 1.5-Bathroom Apartment Available! As... | 2BR,1BA | $2,395 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Otay Mesa West, CA
As of June 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Otay Mesa West area is the $2.93 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Wintergreen in the in the Nestor neighborhood starting from $3,075. The second greatest value Otay Mesa West apartment is the Benton Apartments Model at Benton Apartments starting at $2,400 with a $3.00 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Wintergreen | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $2.93 |
Benton Apartments | Benton Apartments | 2BR,2BA | $3.00 |
Oro Vista Apartments | 2-Bedroom, 1.5-Bathroom Apartment Available! As... | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.09 |
Stone Creek | Arroyo | 2BR,2BA | $3.37 |
Summer Brook Apartments: Your Oasis of Comfort and Style | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.79 |
Casoleil | A Bartlett 656 SF | 1BR,1BA | $3.71 |
Foxwood - 30 Day Rentals! | Basic! Utilities Paid from $1995 | 1BR,1BA | $3.99 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Otay Mesa West
What type of rentals are currently available in Otay Mesa West?
There are currently 51 Apartments for Rent in Otay Mesa West, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,000 to $3,991. There are also 15 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Otay Mesa West ranging from $2,395 to $4,325.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Otay Mesa West?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Otay Mesa West ranges from $2,395 to $4,325 with an average monthly rent of $2,961.
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