Cheap Homes for Rent in Rancho Bernardo Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $2,200 (16 Rentals)

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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 1 Bed unit found at Legacy Hills at Poway 55+ priced from $1,980. Pacifica Poway - 55+ Active Adult Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,995. Here are the most affordable Rancho Bernardo apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Legacy Hills at Poway 55+One Bedroom - a21BR,1BA$1,980
Pacifica Poway - 55+ Active Adult ApartmentsOne Bedroom - D1BR,1BA$1,995
The HillsThe Sierras2BR,1BA$2,183
RB Racquet Club ApartmentsSan Diegan1BR,1BA$2,250
Bernardo CrestAspen1BR,1BA$2,399

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rancho Bernardo, CA

As of May 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rancho Bernardo area is the $3.07 price per square foot Del Mar Model at Deerwood in the in the Rancho Bernardo neighborhood starting from $3,663. The second greatest value Rancho Bernardo apartment is the Sycamore Model at Bernardo Crest starting at $3,347 with a $3.33 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.
DeerwoodDel Mar3BR,2BA$3.07
Bernardo CrestSycamore3BR,2BA$3.33
The HillsThe Sierras2BR,1BA$2.39
La Terraza ApartmentsMarbella A1BR,1BA$3.39
Sola at Pacific Highlands RanchA21BR,1BA$4.47
12015 Alta Carmel Court, Unit RB Condo12015 Alta Carmel Court1BR,1BA$3.41
The Villas at Camino BernardoPalmilla1BR,1BA$3.62
The Reserve at 4S RanchAspen1BR,1BA$3.69
Legacy Hills at Poway 55+One Bedroom - a31BR,1BA$3.09
RB Racquet Club ApartmentsSan Diegan1BR,1BA$3.46

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Frequently Asked Questions about Rancho Bernardo

What type of rentals are currently available in Rancho Bernardo?

There are currently 44 Apartments for Rent in Rancho Bernardo, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,980 to $15,000. There are also 66 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Rancho Bernardo ranging from $2,250 to $25,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Rancho Bernardo?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Rancho Bernardo ranges from $2,250 to $25,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,826.

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