Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rancho Penasquitos Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $800 (10 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 Studio unit found at Penasquitos Point priced from $1,700. The Hills has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,286. Here are the most affordable Rancho Penasquitos apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Penasquitos PointStudioStudio,1BA$1,700
The HillsThe Sierras2BR,1BA$2,286
Carmel LandingNewport1BR,1BA$2,289

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rancho Penasquitos, CA

As of November 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rancho Penasquitos area is the $2.60 price per square foot The Cuyamacas Model at The Hills in the in the Rancho Bernardo neighborhood starting from $2,968. The second greatest value Rancho Penasquitos apartment is the Bergamo Model at Cresta Bella starting at $3,767 with a $3.38 price per square foot in the Rancho Penasquitos 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.
The HillsThe Cuyamacas3BR,2BA$2.60
Cresta BellaBergamo2BR,2BA$3.38
Sofi Highlands2 Bedroom 2 Baths (A) Renovated2BR,2BA$3.09
Sofi Westview2 Bedroom 2 Bath A Renovated2BR,2BA$3.25
Sofi Canyon Hills2B2B-A (Upgraded)2BR,2BA$3.08
Canyon Rim ApartmentsB1 Market Rate2BR,1BA$2.82
Rancho VillasTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.13
MontierraSoladad1BR,1BA$3.32
Penasquitos PointCerritos1BR,1BA$2.97
The Royal of Rancho Penasquitos7, 8, 9, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 261BR,1BA$3.56

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Rancho Penasquitos, San Diego, CA

Ranked #60

Among cities in California 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 $2,286 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 The Hills and starts from $2,968.

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