Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rancho Penasquitos Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $800 (47 Rentals)

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$2,800

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13219 Wimberly Sq, Unit 301

13219 Wimberly Sq
San DiegoCA92128
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Folia
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$2,894 - $8,490

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12520 Camino del SurSan Diego, CA 92129
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10343 Azuaga Street, Unit 66
$2,950

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10343 Azuaga Street, Unit 66

10343 Azuaga StreetSan Diego, CA 92129
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property at 9378 Twin Trails Dr
$2,985

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9378 Twin Trails Dr, Unit Casablanca

9378 Twin Trails Dr
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

Alante

10211 Rancho Carmel DrSan Diego, CA 92128
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property at 10305 Azuaga St
$2,800
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10305 Azuaga St

San DiegoCA92129
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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 1 Bed unit found at Brayden Apartments priced from $1,879. Carmel Landing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,367. Here are the most affordable Rancho Penasquitos apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Brayden Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,879
Carmel LandingNantucket1BR,1BA$2,367
The Royal of Rancho Penasquitos101BR,1BA$2,395
Windsor Rancho PQS1Studio,1BA$2,419
Ridgewood VillageWillow1BR,1BA$2,431
Carmel TerraceCamellia1BR,1BA$2,435
eaves Rancho PenasquitosA11BR,1BA$2,435
The HillsThe Sierras2BR,1BA$2,480
Canyon Rim ApartmentsB3 Market Rate2BR,1BA$2,499
MontierraSoladad1BR,1BA$2,842

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rancho Penasquitos, CA

As of September 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rancho Penasquitos area is the $3.13 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath (A) Model at Sofi Highlands in the in the Mira Mesa neighborhood starting from $3,128. The second greatest value Rancho Penasquitos apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath A Renovated Model at Sofi Westview starting at $3,191 with a $3.23 price per square foot in the Mira Mesa 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 Highlands2 Bedroom 2 Bath (A)2BR,2BA$3.13
Sofi Westview2 Bedroom 2 Bath A Renovated2BR,2BA$3.23
The Villas at Camino BernardoMadera2BR,2BA$2.93
The HillsThe Sierras2BR,1BA$2.58
Canyon Rim ApartmentsB3 Market Rate2BR,1BA$2.78
Sofi Canyon Hills2B2B-A2BR,2BA$3.27
Cresta BellaAmalfi1BR,1BA$3.37
10343 Azuaga Street, Unit 6610343 Azuaga Street2BR,2BA$3.35
MontierraSoladad1BR,1BA$3.73
eaves Rancho PenasquitosA11BR,1BA$3.90

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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 $1,879 at Brayden Apartments.

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 $2,245 at Brayden Apartments.

What is the most affordable Rancho Penasquitos Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Rancho Penasquitos Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Brayden Apartments and starts from $2,472.

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