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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tecate Studio Apartments | $2,356 | $2,099 | $2,611 |
Tecate 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,924 | $1,518 | $3,930 |
| Tecate 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,450 | $1,797 | $5,806 |
| Tecate 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,153 | $2,107 | $5,499 |
| Tecate 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,088 | $5,088 | $5,088 |
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Tecate, CA is found at The Club at Enclave in the Rancho del Rey neighborhood and is 1,008 square feet priced from $2,924. The Residences at Cota Vera has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 925 square feet and currently listed start at $3,124. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Tecate:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Club at Enclave | A3 | 1,008 Sq Ft | $2,924 |
| The Residences at Cota Vera | Residence 5 | 925 Sq Ft | $3,124 |
| Stirling at Cota Vera | 1 Bedroom Townhome + Den | 903 Sq Ft | $3,295 |
| Villa Toscana | Villa Florentine (1BD/1BA) | 866 Sq Ft | $2,455 |
| Boardwalk at Millenia | A4 | 844 Sq Ft | $2,574 |
| Casa Lago Eastlake | a1 | 808 Sq Ft | $2,960 |
| Luminary at Cota Vera | A3 | 800 Sq Ft | $3,100 |
| The Residences at Escaya | Residence 1 | 784 Sq Ft | $2,659 |
| Silo | A1b | 781 Sq Ft | $2,359 |
| Rivue | A3 | 753 Sq Ft | $2,378 |
As of January 30, 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 Creek Model at Calavo starting at $1,826 in the Otay Lake neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Tecate is currently $2,924. 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 |
| Calavo | Creek | $1,826 |
| Creekside Meadows | Type A | $1,998 |
| Park Pointe | One Bedroom | $2,182 |
| Pinnacle at Otay Ranch | Shetland | $2,207 |
| Ironwood | A2 | $2,227 |
| Tavera | 40a 1x1 | $2,271 |
| Rivue | A1 | $2,281 |
| Silo | A2 | $2,289 |
| Villa Toscana | Villa Florentine (1BD/1BA) | $2,455 |
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The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Tecate is $2,924.
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Tecate is a 1,008 square feet unit starting from $2,924 at The Club at Enclave.
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Tecate is currently 783 sq ft.
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