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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tecate Studio Apartments | $2,248 | $1,717 | $2,613 |
Tecate 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,868 | $1,518 | $3,770 |
| Tecate 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,416 | $1,889 | $5,160 |
| Tecate 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,119 | $2,107 | $5,499 |
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Tecate, CA is found at The Residences at Escaya in the Otay Ranch neighborhood and is 1,080 square feet priced from $3,141. The Avalyn has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,022 square feet and currently listed start at $3,259. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Tecate:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Residences at Escaya | Residence 4 | 1,080 Sq Ft | $3,141 |
| The Avalyn | A2-M | 1,022 Sq Ft | $3,259 |
| The Club at Enclave | A3 | 1,008 Sq Ft | $2,989 |
| The Residences at Cota Vera | Residence 5 | 925 Sq Ft | $2,902 |
| Stirling at Cota Vera | 1 Bedroom Townhome + Den | 903 Sq Ft | $3,071 |
| VAYA on Axia | A5 | 891 Sq Ft | $3,150 |
| Boardwalk at Millenia | A5 | 888 Sq Ft | $2,763 |
| Pinnacle at Otay Ranch | Equestrian | 871 Sq Ft | $2,507 |
| Villa Toscana | Villa Florentine (1BD/1BA) | 866 Sq Ft | $2,455 |
| Rivue | A3 | 753 Sq Ft | $2,333 |
As of March 20, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Tecate, CA is the 1 bedroom Model starting from $1,518 at Alpine Family Apartments in the Victoria neighborhood. The second most affordable Tecate 1 Bedroom is the 1x1 Model at Alpine Terrace Apartments starting at $1,995 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Tecate is currently $2,868. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Tecate:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Alpine Family Apartments | 1 bedroom | $1,518 |
| Alpine Terrace Apartments | 1x1 | $1,995 |
| Creekside Meadows | Type A | $1,998 |
| Rivue | A1 | $2,178 |
| Ironwood | A2 | $2,323 |
| Park Pointe | One Bedroom Renovated | $2,351 |
| Rancho Hillside Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath A | $2,377 |
| Silo | A1 | $2,385 |
| The Residences at Cota Vera | Residence 2 | $2,405 |
| Villa Toscana | Villa Florentine (1BD/1BA) | $2,455 |
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Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Tecate is at Alpine Family Apartments listed at $1,518.
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Tecate is $2,868.
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Tecate is a 1,080 square feet unit starting from $3,141 at The Residences at Escaya.
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Tecate is currently 790 sq ft.
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