Cheap Apartments for Rent in Tecate, CA from $1,500 (44 Rentals)

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Ironwood
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$2,137 - $3,258
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Ironwood

2240 Ironwood CirSan Diego, CA 92154
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Rivue
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$2,355 - $9,773
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Rivue

1902 Millenia AveChula Vista, CA 91915
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Silo
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$2,385 - $5,119
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Silo

7231 Colchester CtSan Diego, CA 92154
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Teresina
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$2,390 - $4,328
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Teresina

1250-1251 Santa Cora AveChula Vista, CA 91913
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Rosina Vista
$2,419 - $8,383
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Rosina Vista

1551 Summerland StChula Vista, CA 91913
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Park Pointe
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$2,482 - $6,478
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Park Pointe

2450 Hilton Head PlEl Cajon, CA 92019
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Tavera
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$2,557 - $6,099
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Tavera

1465 Santa Victoria RdChula Vista, CA 91913
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VAYA on Axia
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$2,559 - $5,634
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VAYA on Axia

1910 Axia WayChula Vista, CA 91915
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Luminary at Cota Vera
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$2,604 - $4,169
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Luminary at Cota Vera

6000 Luminary DrChula Vista, CA 91913
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Boardwalk at Millenia
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$2,633 - $4,248
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Boardwalk at Millenia

1660 Metro AveChula Vista, CA 91915
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Terra Vista
$2,652 - $5,878
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Terra Vista

1441 Santa Lucia RdChula Vista, CA 91913
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$2,045 - $2,395

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Enclave Otay Ranch
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Enclave Otay Ranch

1625 Santa Venetia StChula Vista, CA 91913

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Tecate, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Tecate Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Tecate, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Alpine Family Apartments in the Victoria neighborhood priced from $1,518. Columba Apartments in the Otay Ranch neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,793. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Tecate apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Alpine Family Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,518
Columba Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,793
Alpine VillagePlan 2B2BR,1BA$1,799
CalavoStreamStudio,1BA$1,860
Alpine Terrace Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,895
Creekside MeadowsType A1BR,1BA$1,998
East Windmill Villa Apartments2/2 w/ Garage2BR,2BA$2,100
ReNew AlpineSycamore2BR,1BA$2,279
Pinnacle at Otay RanchEquestrian1BR,1BA$2,307
RivueA11BR,1BA$2,355

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tecate, CA and Nearby

As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Tecate area is the $2.75 price per square foot Plan 1 Model at Contessa at Otay Ranch in the in the Otay Ranch neighborhood starting from $3,150. The second greatest value Tecate apartment is the 2/2 w/ Garage Model at East Windmill Villa Apartments starting at $2,100 with a $2.21 price per square foot in the Victoria neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Tecate apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Contessa at Otay RanchPlan 12BR,3BA$2.75
East Windmill Villa Apartments2/2 w/ Garage2BR,2BA$2.21
Pinnacle at Otay RanchEquestrian1BR,1BA$2.65
Villa ToscanaVilla Florentine (1BD/1BA)1BR,1BA$2.79
ReNew AlpineSycamore2BR,1BA$2.68
ReNew SummitPaisley2BR,2BA$2.82
Alpine Terrace Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2.68
Creekside MeadowsType A1BR,1BA$2.85
Alpine VillagePlan 2A2BR,1BA$2.78
Alpine Family Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$2.69

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Tecate, CA

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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Tecate Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Tecate Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Tecate Apartment is $1,518 at Alpine Family Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Tecate is starting from $1,799 at Alpine Village.

What is the most affordable Tecate Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Tecate Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Alpine Family Apartments and starts from $2,107.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

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For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

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Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.