Cheap Homes for Rent in the Rancho Bernardo Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,999 (9 Rentals)

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property at 20112 Date Ln
$2,100

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Base Rent$2,100

Total Monthly Price$2,100
Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 1
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20112 Date Ln

EscondidoCA92029

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property at 17181 W Bernardo Dr
$2,700

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Base Rent$2,700

Total Monthly Price$2,700
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
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17181 W Bernardo Dr, Unit 208

17181 W Bernardo Dr
San DiegoCA92127
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property at 17637 Pomerado Rd
$2,750 - $3,950
2 Bedroom Rentals
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17637 Pomerado Rd

San DiegoCA92128

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Best Value Homes for Rent in Rancho Bernardo, CA

As of September 17, 2026 the best value rental home in the Rancho Bernardo area is the $3.18 price per square foot 16031 Pomerado Rd Model at 16031 Pomerado Rd in the Rancho Bernardo neighborhood starting from $15,000. The second greatest value Rancho Bernardo rental home is the 15681 Rennyson Way Model at 15681 Rennyson Way in the Rancho Bernardo neighborhood starting at $5,600 with a $2.45 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rancho Bernardo homes based on price per square foot:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
16031 Pomerado Rd16031 Pomerado Rd11BR, 8BA$3.18
15681 Rennyson Way15681 Rennyson Way4BR, 4BA$2.45
1548 W Via Rancho Pkwy, Unit House1548 W Via Rancho Pkwy3BR, 2BA$4.72
14889 Werris Creek Ln14889 Werris Creek Ln3BR, 2.5BA$2.63
11353 Avenida De Los Lobos, Unit G11353 Avenida De Los Lobos3BR, 2BA$2.64
12178 Rancho Bernardo Rd, Unit B12178 Rancho Bernardo Rd2BR, 2BA$2.84
16915 Hutchins Landing16915 Hutchins Landing2BR, 2BA$3.14
11820 Caminito Ronaldo, Unit Caminito Ronaldo #22311820 Caminito Ronaldo2BR, 2BA$2.84
12091 Alta Carmel Ct, Unit 1012091 Alta Carmel Ct2BR, 2BA$2.89
17181 W Bernardo Dr, Unit 20817181 W Bernardo Dr2BR, 2BA$2.86

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Frequently Asked Questions about Rancho Bernardo

What type of rentals are currently available in Rancho Bernardo?

There are currently 40 Apartments for Rent in Rancho Bernardo, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,600 to $8,483. There are also 70 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Rancho Bernardo ranging from $1,999 to $11,000.

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 $1,999 to $11,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,841.

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