Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rancho Penasquitos Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $800 (36 Rentals)

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3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jul 31

10408 Caminito Rimini

San DiegoCA92129

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Windsor Rancho PQ
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Windsor Rancho PQ

14433 Penasquitos DrSan Diego, CA 92129

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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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10211 Rancho Carmel DrSan Diego, CA 92128
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Sofi Canyon Hills
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sofi Canyon Hills

9870 Mercy RdSan Diego, CA 92129

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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 2 Beds unit found at The Hills priced from $2,305. Windsor Rancho PQ has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,355. Here are the most affordable Rancho Penasquitos apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The HillsThe Sierras2BR,1BA$2,305
Windsor Rancho PQS1Studio,1BA$2,355
Canyon Rim ApartmentsB3 Market Rate2BR,1BA$2,411
Penasquitos PointCorte Madera2BR,2BA$2,449
eaves Rancho PenasquitosA11BR,1BA$2,520
Ridgewood VillageWillow1BR,1BA$2,523
Carmel TerraceCamellia1BR,1BA$2,640
The Villas at Camino BernardoPalmilla1BR,1BA$2,729
Cresta BellaAmalfi1BR,1BA$2,850
MontierraSoladad1BR,1BA$2,891

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rancho Penasquitos, CA

As of July 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rancho Penasquitos area is the $2.89 price per square foot 2B2B-B (Upgraded) Model at Sofi Canyon Hills in the in the Mira Mesa neighborhood starting from $3,184. The second greatest value Rancho Penasquitos apartment is the Corte Madera Model at Penasquitos Point starting at $2,449 with a $2.39 price per square foot in the Torrey Highlands 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 Hills2B2B-B (Upgraded)2BR,2BA$2.89
Penasquitos PointCorte Madera2BR,2BA$2.39
Sofi Highlands2 Bedroom 2 Baths (A) Renovated2BR,2BA$3.17
Carmel LandingHyannis2BR,2BA$2.97
Sofi Westview2 Bedroom 2 Bath A Renovated2BR,2BA$3.48
The Royal of Rancho Penasquitos27, 282BR,2BA$3.05
The Courtyards Pacific VillageBradford2BR,2BA$3.38
The HillsThe Sierras2BR,1BA$2.39
Canyon Rim ApartmentsB3 Market Rate2BR,1BA$2.68
Cresta BellaAmalfi1BR,1BA$3.17

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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 $2,520 at eaves Rancho Penasquitos.

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 $2,305 at The Hills.

What is the most affordable Rancho Penasquitos Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Rancho Penasquitos Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Sofi Highlands and starts from $3,794.

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