
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Tecate, CA from $1,900 (32 Rentals)
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Alpine Family Apartments

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Alpine Terrace Apartments

Alpine Village

East Windmill Villa Apartments

Ironwood
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Silo

Park Pointe

Terra Vista

Calavo

The Residences at Cota Vera

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Rivue

Pinnacle at Otay Ranch

Tavera

Enclave Town Center

Teresina

Enclave Heritage Flats
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Boardwalk at Millenia

Rosina Vista

The Club at Enclave

3001 Bravo Loop

2157 Arnold Way

38763 Alta Vega Rd

5553 Willows Rd
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Tecate, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Tecate?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Tecate Studio Apartments | $2,293 | $2,134 | $2,505 |
Tecate 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,947 | $1,900 | $7,676 |
Tecate 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,604 | $1,935 | $10,000+ |
Tecate 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,553 | $3,196 | $10,000+ |
Tecate 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,800 | $4,800 | $4,800 |
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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 Creekside Meadows in the Victoria neighborhood priced from $1,989. ReNew Summit in the Victoria neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,990. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Tecate apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Creekside Meadows | Type A | 1BR,1BA | $1,989 |
ReNew Summit | Wisteria | 1BR,1BA | $1,990 |
Alpine Village | 2 Bed 1 Bath C | 2BR,1BA | $2,027 |
East Windmill Villa Apartments | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $2,100 |
Silo | A3a | 1BR,1BA | $2,160 |
Park Pointe | One Bedroom Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $2,163 |
Terra Vista | AVALON | 1BR,1BA | $2,177 |
Ironwood | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,204 |
ReNew Alpine | Maplecrest | 2BR,2BA | $2,210 |
The Residences at Cota Vera | Residence 1 | Studio,1BA | $2,240 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tecate, CA and Nearby
As of June 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Tecate area is the $2.25 price per square foot Townhome Four 3 x 3.5 Model at Salerno in the in the Otay Ranch neighborhood starting from $4,518. The second greatest value Tecate apartment is the C2 Model at Mason starting at $3,739 with a $2.92 price per square foot in the Otay Mesa neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Tecate apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Salerno | Townhome Four 3 x 3.5 | 3BR,3.5BA | $2.25 |
Mason | C2 | 3BR,3BA | $2.92 |
Contessa at Otay Ranch | Plan 1 | 2BR,3BA | $2.75 |
Calavo | River | 2BR,2BA | $2.75 |
East Windmill Villa Apartments | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $2.21 |
Villa Toscana | Villa Florentine | 1BR,1BA | $2.63 |
Alpine Terrace Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.70 |
Creekside Meadows | Type A | 1BR,1BA | $2.84 |
Alpine Village | 2 Bed 1 Bath C | 2BR,1BA | $3.02 |
ReNew Summit | Wisteria | 1BR,1BA | $3.06 |
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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 $1,989 at Creekside Meadows.
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 $2,027 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 Teresina and starts from $3,196.
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