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Alante
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Alante

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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Sabre Springs, San Diego, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Sabre Springs Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sabre Springs area of San Diego, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Parkview Poway Apartments | Comfortable Living in the Heart of Poway! priced from $2,095. Pomerado Gardens Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,150. Here are the most affordable Sabre Springs apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Parkview Poway Apartments | Comfortable Living in the Heart of Poway!1x1 - Down/Carpet/No Patio1BR,1BA$2,095
Pomerado Gardens Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,150
Casa Anita ApartmentsFirst1BR,1BA$2,150
Penasquitos PointCerritos1BR,1BA$2,174
eaves Rancho PenasquitosA11BR,1BA$2,300
Rancho VillasTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2,300
Canyon Rim ApartmentsB1 Market Rate2BR,1BA$2,319
Ridgewood VillageWillow1BR,1BA$2,369
Carmel LandingNantucket1BR,1BA$2,447
Oak Creek2 Bedrooms/ 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sabre Springs, CA

As of May 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sabre Springs area is the $3.05 price per square foot Laguna Model at Montierra in the in the Mira Mesa neighborhood starting from $3,261. The second greatest value Sabre Springs apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Baths (A) Renovated Model at Sofi Highlands starting at $3,263 with a $3.27 price per square foot in the Mira Mesa neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sabre Springs apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
MontierraLaguna2BR,2BA$3.05
Sofi Highlands2 Bedroom 2 Baths (A) Renovated2BR,2BA$3.27
Sofi Westview2 Bedroom 2 Bath A Renovated2BR,2BA$3.39
The Royal of Rancho Penasquitos27, 282BR,2BA$3.15
Oak Creek2 Bedrooms/ 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.58
Casa Mira View ApartmentsReserve - 1B1BR,1BA$3.26
Sofi Canyon Hills2B2B-A (Upgraded)2BR,2BA$3.38
Canyon Rim ApartmentsB1 Market Rate2BR,1BA$2.73
Rancho VillasTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.88
Penasquitos PointCerritos1BR,1BA$2.97

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across California, including San Diego. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sabre Springs Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sabre Springs?

The cheapest apartment in Sabre Springs is Parkview Poway Apartments | Comfortable Living in the Heart of Poway! which is listed at $2,095, while the average apartment in Sabre Springs costs $11,609.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Sabre Springs?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 5 regular apartments in Sabre Springs that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Sabre Springs?

Cheap apartments in Sabre Springs have an average cost of $183 which is $11,426 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sabre Springs.

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