Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rancho Encantada Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,400 (12 Rentals)

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Elan Poway Hills
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$2,320 - $3,170
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Elan Poway Hills

13635 Cynthia LnPoway, CA 92064
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2 Bedroom Apartments

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13072 Olympus CirPoway, CA 92064

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The Magnolia
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Magnolia

13126 Carriage RdPoway, CA 92064
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The Sands
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Sands

13524 Hilleary PlPoway, CA 92064
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Village Pines
2 Bedroom Apartments

Village Pines

13340-13348 Community RdPoway, CA 92064
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Olive Tree Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Olive Tree Apartments

13255 Olive Tree LnPoway, CA 92064
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Haley Ranch Estates
3 Bedroom Apartments

Haley Ranch Estates

13455 Poway Creek RdPoway, CA 92064
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Cheapest Available Rancho Encantada Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Rancho Encantada area of San Diego, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Sofi Poway priced from $2,309. Canyon View Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,500. Here are the most affordable Rancho Encantada apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sofi PowayWillow (Upgraded)1BR,1BA$2,309
Canyon View Apartments2 Beds, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$2,500
Haven PowayOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,626
The QuincyTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2,770
Elan Poway HillsAllure2BR,2BA$2,770

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rancho Encantada, CA

As of July 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rancho Encantada area is the $2.96 price per square foot Allure Model at Elan Poway Hills in the in the Carmel Mountain neighborhood starting from $2,770. The second greatest value Rancho Encantada apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at The Quincy starting at $2,770 with a $3.18 price per square foot in the Carmel Mountain neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rancho Encantada apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Elan Poway HillsAllure2BR,2BA$2.96
The QuincyTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.18
The Magnolia2B/2B2BR,2BA$3.56
West Village Poway ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$3.63
Canyon View Apartments2 Beds, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$3.39
Sofi PowayWillow (Upgraded)1BR,1BA$3.22
Haven PowayOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$4.10

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rancho Encantada Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Rancho Encantada Apartment is $2,309 at Sofi Poway.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Rancho Encantada is starting from $2,500 at Canyon View Apartments.

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