Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Scripps Ranch Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,400 (30 Rentals)

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Carroll Apartments
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$1,950 - $3,200
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Carroll Apartments

9494 Carroll Canyon RdSan Diego, CA 92126
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Legacy
$2,390 - $9,654
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Legacy

9320 Hillery DrSan Diego, CA 92126
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Ascent at Campus Life
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$2,641 - $4,027
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Ascent at Campus Life

9890 Graduate DrivewaySan Diego, CA 92131
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The Oaks Apartments
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The Oaks Apartments

9205 Carlton Oaks DrSantee, CA 92071
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Cheapest Available Scripps Ranch Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Scripps Ranch area of San Diego, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Sycamore priced from $1,715. The Oaks Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,749. Here are the most affordable Scripps Ranch apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The SycamorePlan A1BR,1BA$1,715
The Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath Split Level1BR,1BA$1,749
Carroll ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,950
Parklane Apartments1/1 Patio1BR,1BA$2,145
Gold Coast Apartments *First Month Free*Cypress Remodel1BR,1BA$2,175
Maya Linda Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,195
Hourglass Park ApartmentsAB1BR,1BA$2,198
MontanosaWindward1BR,1BA$2,309
LegacyA Vintage 629 SF1BR,1BA$2,390
Elan Scripps TerraceAllure2BR,2BA$2,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Scripps Ranch, CA

As of April 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Scripps Ranch area is the $2.33 price per square foot Renovated 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Carlton Ridge *1st Month Free OAC* in the in the Prospect Glen neighborhood starting from $2,795. The second greatest value Scripps Ranch apartment is the Allure Model at Elan Scripps Terrace starting at $2,395 with a $2.44 price per square foot in the Mira Mesa neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Scripps Ranch apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Carlton Ridge *1st Month Free OAC*Renovated 3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$2.33
Elan Scripps TerraceAllure2BR,2BA$2.44
Carlton Heights Villas2 BEDROOM SECOND FLOOR2BR,2BA$2.88
Mira MontePlan 2A2BR,2BA$2.80
Allure at Scripps RanchMaple1BR,1BA$3.06
Carroll ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.82
Parklane Apartments2/1 Balcony2BR,1BA$3.06
Gold Coast Apartments *First Month Free*Cypress Remodel1BR,1BA$3.06
The SycamorePlan A1BR,1BA$2.89
The Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath Split Level1BR,1BA$2.94

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Scripps Ranch, San Diego, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Scripps Ranch Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Scripps Ranch Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Scripps Ranch Apartment is $1,715 at The Sycamore.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Scripps Ranch Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Scripps Ranch is starting from $2,395 at Elan Scripps Terrace.

What is the most affordable Scripps Ranch Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Scripps Ranch Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Carlton Ridge *1st Month Free OAC* and starts from $2,795.

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