Cheap Homes for Rent in Scripps Ranch Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,500 (9 Rentals)

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Scripps Ranch, San Diego, CA Local Guide

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 *Move in Specials* priced from $1,865. Carlton Heights Villas has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,975. Here are the most affordable Scripps Ranch apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Sycamore *Move in Specials*Plan A1BR,1BA$1,865
Carlton Heights Villas1 BEDROOM 565 SQUARE FEET1BR,1BA$1,975
Mira Monte1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,059

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Scripps Ranch, CA

As of June 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Scripps Ranch area is the $2.81 price per square foot C1 Model at Ascent at Campus Life in the in the Scripps Ranch neighborhood starting from $3,838. The second greatest value Scripps Ranch apartment is the Magnolia Model at Allure at Scripps Ranch starting at $3,389 with a $2.82 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.
Ascent at Campus LifeC13BR,2BA$2.81
Allure at Scripps RanchMagnolia2BR,2BA$2.82
Carlton Ridge *1st Month Free OAC*Renovated 3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$2.50
Carroll ApartmentsThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$2.78
Parklane Apartments *$500 OFF*3x2 with balconies3BR,2BA$3.03
Arbors ApartmentsBeechwood2BR,1.5BA$2.89
Gold Coast ApartmentsHampton Remodel2BR,2BA$2.82
9929 Erma Rd, Unit 2069929 Erma Rd2BR,2BA$2.85
The Oaks Apartments1 BDRM/1 BATH1BR,1BA$3.14
The Sycamore *Move in Specials*Plan A1BR,1BA$3.14

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Frequently Asked Questions about Scripps Ranch

What type of rentals are currently available in Scripps Ranch?

There are currently 49 Apartments for Rent in Scripps Ranch, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,865 to $5,245. There are also 36 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Scripps Ranch ranging from $2,050 to $6,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Scripps Ranch?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Scripps Ranch ranges from $2,050 to $6,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,112.

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