Cheap Apartments for Rent in Tecate, CA from $1,500 (24 Rentals)

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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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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. Calavo in the Otay Lake neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,826. 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
CalavoCreek1BR,1BA$1,826
Alpine VillagePlan 2B2BR,1BA$1,947
Creekside MeadowsType A1BR,1BA$1,998
ReNew AlpineMaplecrest2BR,2BA$2,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tecate, CA and Nearby

As of January 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Tecate area is the $2.18 price per square foot Townhome Two 4 x 3.5 Model at Salerno in the in the Rancho del Rey neighborhood starting from $5,017. The second greatest value Tecate apartment is the T3 Model at Enclave Heritage Townhomes starting at $5,105 with a $2.73 price per square foot in the Rancho del Rey 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.
SalernoTownhome Two 4 x 3.54BR,3.5BA$2.18
Enclave Heritage TownhomesT33BR,3.5BA$2.73
MasonC13BR,2.5BA$2.80
Contessa at Otay RanchPlan 12BR,3BA$2.75
East Windmill Villa Apartments2/2 w/ Garage2BR,2BA$2.21
Alpine VillagePlan 2C2BR,2BA$2.51
Villa ToscanaVilla Florentine (1BD/1BA)1BR,1BA$2.83
ReNew AlpineSycamore2BR,1BA$2.83
CalavoCreek1BR,1BA$2.47
Alpine Family Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$2.69

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Tecate, CA

Ranked #240

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Tecate Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Tecate?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Tecate is at Enclave Town Center listed at $2,400.

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 $1,947 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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