Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rancho Bernardo Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,300 (27 Rentals)

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La Terraza Apartments
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$2,455 - $3,505
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$2,455 - $3,505
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

La Terraza Apartments

10878 Poblado RdSan Diego, CA 92127
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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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Rancho Bernardo, San Diego, CA Local Guide

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 $1,865. RB Racquet Club Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,100. 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 Large - s2Studio,1BA$1,865
RB Racquet Club ApartmentsSan Diegan1BR,1BA$2,100
Overlook at Bernardo HeightsSeville1BR,1BA$2,262
The Villas at Camino BernardoPalmilla1BR,1BA$2,410
La Terraza ApartmentsMarbella A1BR,1BA$2,455
Bernardo CrestAspen1BR,1BA$2,479
The HillsThe Sierras2BR,1BA$2,502
Gateway Park - 55+ Active Adult ApartmentsTwo Bed / One Bath - E2BR,1BA$2,695
Symphony at Del Sur3-Bed/2-Bath - 80% AMI3BR,2BA$2,950
DeerwoodBrentwood2BR,2BA$3,083

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rancho Bernardo, CA

As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rancho Bernardo area is the $2.97 price per square foot Brentwood Model at Deerwood in the in the Rancho Bernardo neighborhood starting from $3,083. The second greatest value Rancho Bernardo apartment is the Sycamore Model at Bernardo Crest starting at $3,427 with a $3.41 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.
DeerwoodBrentwood2BR,2BA$2.97
Bernardo CrestSycamore3BR,2BA$3.41
The HillsThe Sierras2BR,1BA$2.60
La Terraza ApartmentsMarbella A1BR,1BA$3.39
The Villas at Camino BernardoPalmilla1BR,1BA$3.43
RB Racquet Club ApartmentsSan Diegan1BR,1BA$3.23
Sola at Pacific Highlands RanchA11BR,1BA$5.43
Overlook at Bernardo HeightsSeville1BR,1BA$4.17
Legacy Hills at Poway 55+Studio Large - s2Studio ,1BA$3.99

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rancho Bernardo Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Rancho Bernardo?

The cheapest apartment in Rancho Bernardo is Legacy Hills at Poway 55+ which is listed at $1,980, while the average apartment in Rancho Bernardo costs $10,705.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Rancho Bernardo?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 2 regular apartments in Rancho Bernardo that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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