Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rancho Penasquitos Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $800 (11 Rentals)

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Rancho Penasquitos, San Diego, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Rancho Penasquitos Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Rancho Penasquitos area of San Diego, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Penasquitos Point priced from $2,174. Ridgewood Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,424. Here are the most affordable Rancho Penasquitos apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Penasquitos PointCerritos1BR,1BA$2,174
Ridgewood VillageWillow1BR,1BA$2,424
The Villas at Camino BernardoPalmilla1BR,1BA$2,475
Rancho VillasTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2,500
Carmel TerraceCamellia1BR,1BA$2,510

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rancho Penasquitos, CA

As of June 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rancho Penasquitos area is the $3.00 price per square foot 3B2B (Upgraded) Model at Sofi Canyon Hills in the in the Mira Mesa neighborhood starting from $3,689. The second greatest value Rancho Penasquitos apartment is the The Cuyamacas Model at The Hills starting at $3,333 with a $2.92 price per square foot in the Rancho Bernardo neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rancho Penasquitos apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Sofi Canyon Hills3B2B (Upgraded)3BR,2BA$3.00
The HillsThe Cuyamacas3BR,2BA$2.92
LIVIA at Scripps RanchPacific2BR,2BA$3.38
MontierraLaguna2BR,2BA$2.99
Canyon Rim ApartmentsC1 Market Rate3BR,2BA$3.10
The Courtyards Pacific VillageBradford2BR,2BA$3.30
Cresta BellaAmalfi1BR,1BA$2.94
Carmel LandingChesapeake2BR,2BA$3.16
Rancho VillasTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.13
Penasquitos PointCerritos1BR,1BA$2.97

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Rancho Penasquitos, San Diego, CA

Ranked #110

Among neighborhoods in San Diego, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Rancho Penasquitos Neighborhood in San Diego, CA

Walk Score®

47 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

36 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

22 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rancho Penasquitos Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Rancho Penasquitos Apartment is $2,174 at Penasquitos Point.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Rancho Penasquitos is starting from $2,500 at Rancho Villas.

What is the most affordable Rancho Penasquitos Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Rancho Penasquitos Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Canyon Rim Apartments and starts from $3,300.

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