Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Otay Mesa Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,695 (15 Rentals)

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$1,850 - $2,800
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214 E Park Ave

San DiegoCA92173

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Ironwood
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$2,262 - $3,310

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Ironwood

2240 Ironwood CirSan Diego, CA 92154
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Silo
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$2,321 - $4,752

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7231 Colchester CtSan Diego, CA 92154
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Casoleil
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$2,371 - $7,227

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Casoleil

1100 Dennery RdSan Diego, CA 92154
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Cheapest Available Otay Mesa Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Otay Mesa area of San Diego, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Foxwood - 30 Day Rentals! priced from $1,695. Sisal has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,020. Here are the most affordable Otay Mesa 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
SisalA11BR, 1BA$2,020
Park Haven2B1B2BR, 1BA$2,128
The Landing at Ocean View Hills1 x 11BR, 1BA$2,287
SiloA11BR, 1BA$2,321

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Otay Mesa, CA

As of September 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Otay Mesa area is the $3.37 price per square foot Residence 5 Model at The Residences at Escaya in the Otay Ranch neighborhood starting from $3,533. The second greatest value Otay Mesa apartment is the Residence One Model at RiverEdge Terrace* in the Sunbow neighborhood starting at $3,042 with a $3.05 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Otay Mesa apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Residences at EscayaResidence 52BR, 2BA$3.37
RiverEdge Terrace*Residence One1BR, 1BA$3.05
Greenfield VillageCatalina2BR, 1BA$3.03
SiloB3a2BR, 2BA$3.29
Park Haven2B1B2BR, 1BA$2.84
IronwoodA11BR, 1BA$3.91
The Landing at Ocean View Hills1 x 11BR, 1BA$3.36
CasoleilA Bartlett 656 SF1BR, 1BA$3.61
SisalA11BR, 1BA$3.69
Foxwood - 30 Day Rentals!Basic! Utilities Paid from $16951BR, 1BA$3.39

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Otay Mesa Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Otay Mesa Apartment is $1,695 at Foxwood - 30 Day Rentals!.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Otay Mesa is starting from $2,128 at Park Haven.

What is the most affordable Otay Mesa Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Otay Mesa Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Sisal and starts from $2,875.

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