Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Otay Mesa Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,300 (25 Rentals)

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Greenfield Village
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$2,089 - $7,213
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Greenfield Village

5540 Ocean Gate LnSan Diego, CA 92154
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Casoleil
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$2,351 - $6,956
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Casoleil

1100 Dennery RdSan Diego, CA 92154
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RiverEdge Terrace*
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$2,549 - $7,426
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RiverEdge Terrace*

4805 Wind Surf WaySan Diego, CA 92154
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Silo
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$2,435 - $5,110
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Silo

7231 Colchester CtSan Diego, CA 92154
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Mason
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$3,482 - $3,766
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Mason

2451 Mason DrSan Diego, CA 92154
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Ironwood
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$2,137 - $3,258
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Ironwood

2240 Ironwood CirSan Diego, CA 92154
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200 E Park Ave
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200 E Park Ave

200 E Park AveSan Diego, CA 92173
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Luna & Azul
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Luna & Azul

1250 Calle SeabassSan Diego, CA 92154
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West Park Villa
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West Park Villa

217 W Park AveSan Diego, CA 92173
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123 W Olive Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

123 W Olive Dr

123 W Olive DrSan Ysidro, CA 92173

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1721 Melrose Ave
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1721 Melrose Ave

1721 Melrose AveChula Vista, CA 91911
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330 Hill St
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330 Hill St

330 Hill StSan 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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Aldrete Apartments
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Aldrete Apartments

2395 E Beyer BlvdSan Ysidro, CA 92173
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Otay Mesa, San Diego, CA Local Guide

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. Greenfield Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,089. 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
Greenfield VillagePinnacle1BR,1BA$2,089
CasoleilA Bartlett 656 SF1BR,1BA$2,351
SiloA1b1BR,1BA$2,451
RiverEdge Terrace*Residence One1BR,1BA$2,549

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Otay Mesa, CA

As of June 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Otay Mesa area is the $3.04 price per square foot C1 Model at Mason in the in the Ocean Crest neighborhood starting from $3,575. The second greatest value Otay Mesa apartment is the Residence Two Lower Model at RiverEdge Terrace* starting at $3,452 with a $3.17 price per square foot in the Sunbow neighborhood. 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.
MasonC13BR,2.5BA$3.04
RiverEdge Terrace*Residence Two Lower2BR,2BA$3.17
The Residences at EscayaResidence 52BR,2BA$3.04
The Landing at Ocean View Hills2 x 2 C - Renovated2BR,2BA$2.80
Greenfield VillageCatalina2BR,1BA$3.12
SiloA11BR,1BA$3.45
IronwoodA11BR,1BA$3.91
CasoleilA Bartlett 656 SF1BR,1BA$3.58
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 $2,195 at Foxwood - 30 Day Rentals!.

What is the most affordable Otay Mesa Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Otay Mesa Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Casoleil and starts from $3,384.

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