Cheap Homes for Rent in Otay Mesa Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,200 (5 Rentals)

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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 $1,995. 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 apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Foxwood - 30 Day Rentals!Basic! Utilities Paid from $19951BR,1BA$1,995
CasoleilA Bartlett 656 SF Reno1BR,1BA$2,189
IronwoodA21BR,1BA$2,299

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Otay Mesa, CA

As of September 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Otay Mesa area is the $2.91 price per square foot C1 Model at Mason in the in the Ocean Crest neighborhood starting from $3,418. The second greatest value Otay Mesa apartment is the Residence Two Lower Model at RiverEdge Terrace* starting at $3,294 with a $3.02 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$2.91
RiverEdge Terrace*Residence Two Lower2BR,2BA$3.02
CasoleilB Francisco 890 SF Reno1BR,1BA$3.38
The Residences at EscayaResidence 31BR,1BA$3.37
SiloA21BR,1BA$3.06
Greenfield VillagePinnacle1BR,1BA$3.37
IronwoodA21BR,1BA$3.27
The Landing at Ocean View Hills1 x 1 Renovated1BR,1BA$3.90
Foxwood - 30 Day Rentals!Basic! Utilities Paid from $19951BR,1BA$3.99

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Otay Mesa, San Diego, CA

Ranked #73

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Otay Mesa

What type of rentals are currently available in Otay Mesa?

There are currently 54 Apartments for Rent in Otay Mesa, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,850 to $5,738. There are also 23 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Otay Mesa ranging from $1,200 to $5,490.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Otay Mesa?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Otay Mesa ranges from $1,200 to $5,490 with an average monthly rent of $3,416.

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