Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rancho Bernardo Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,000 (28 Rentals)

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La Terraza Apartments
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$2,455 - $3,325
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La Terraza Apartments

10878 Poblado RdSan Diego, CA 92127
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property at 17161 Alva Rd

$2,795

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$2,795

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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17161 Alva Rd, Unit 1532

17161 Alva Rd
San DiegoCA92127
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Fairbanks Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fairbanks Square

16050 Potomac Ridge RdSan Diego, CA 92127
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The Boulders
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Boulders

17161 Alva RdSan Diego, CA 92127
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15277 Maturin Dr.
1 Bedroom Apartments

15277 Maturin Dr.

15277 Maturin DrSan Diego, CA 92127
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Bernardo Crest
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bernardo Crest

11820 Paseo LucidoSan Diego, CA 92128

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property at 20112 Date Ln

$1,999

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$1,999

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20112 Date Ln

EscondidoCA92029
property at 12743 Larchmont St

$2,500

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$2,500

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

12743 Larchmont St

PowayCA92064

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Cheapest Available Rancho Bernardo Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Rancho Bernardo area of San Diego, CA is a Studio unit found at Legacy Hills at Poway 55+ priced from $1,694. Gateway Park - 55+ Active Adult Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,195. Here are the most affordable Rancho Bernardo apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Legacy Hills at Poway 55+Studio Upgraded - s1uStudio,1BA$1,694
Gateway Park - 55+ Active Adult ApartmentsOne Bedroom - D1BR,1BA$2,195
The HillsThe Sierras2BR,1BA$2,277
La Terraza ApartmentsMarbella A1BR,1BA$2,455
Overlook at Bernardo HeightsSeville1BR,1BA$2,455
The Villas at Camino BernardoPalmilla1BR,1BA$2,729
DeerwoodAvalon2BR,1BA$2,841
La Serena ApartmentsTwo Bedroom - Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$3,170
Sola at Pacific Highlands RanchA11BR,1BA$3,281
Bernardo CrestMagnolia2BR,2BA$3,317

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rancho Bernardo, CA

As of July 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rancho Bernardo area is the $3.33 price per square foot Magnolia Model at Bernardo Crest in the in the Rancho Bernardo neighborhood starting from $3,309. The second greatest value Rancho Bernardo apartment is the The Sierras Model at The Hills starting at $2,165 with a $2.25 price per square foot in the Rancho Bernardo neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rancho Bernardo apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Bernardo CrestMagnolia2BR,2BA$3.33
The HillsThe Sierras2BR,1BA$2.25
DeerwoodAvalon2BR,1BA$3.21
La Terraza ApartmentsMarbella A1BR,1BA$3.39
The Villas at Camino BernardoPalmilla1BR,1BA$3.83
Sola at Pacific Highlands RanchA11BR,1BA$5.42
Overlook at Bernardo HeightsSeville1BR,1BA$4.52
Legacy Hills at Poway 55+Studio Upgraded - s1uStudio ,1BA$3.62

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Rancho Bernardo, San Diego, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rancho Bernardo Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Rancho Bernardo Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Rancho Bernardo Apartment is $1,980 at Legacy Hills at Poway 55+.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Rancho Bernardo Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Rancho Bernardo is starting from $2,277 at The Hills.

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