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

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Janus
2 Bedroom Apartments

Janus

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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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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Apollo Aaprtmetns
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Apollo Aaprtmetns

13098 Poway RdPoway, 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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Rancho Encantada, San Diego, CA Local Guide

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 $2,321. Haven Poway has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,650. Here are the most affordable Rancho Encantada apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sofi PowayWillow (Upgraded)1BR,1BA$2,321
Haven PowayOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,650
The Sands2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$2,795
West Village Poway ApartmentsA41BR,1BA$2,910

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rancho Encantada, CA

As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rancho Encantada area is the $3.22 price per square foot Sycamore (Upgraded) Model at Sofi Poway in the in the Esmeralda neighborhood starting from $3,349. The second greatest value Rancho Encantada apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Model at The Sands starting at $2,795 with a $2.94 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.
Sofi PowaySycamore (Upgraded)3BR,2BA$3.22
The Sands2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.94
West Village Poway ApartmentsA41BR,1BA$3.47
Haven PowayOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$4.14

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