Cheap Apartments for Rent near Tecate, CA from $1,500 (42 Rentals)

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Ironwood
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$2,276 - $3,333
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Ironwood

2240 Ironwood CirSan Diego, CA 92154
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Park Pointe
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$2,283 - $6,789
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Park Pointe

2450 Hilton Head PlEl Cajon, CA 92019
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The Avalyn
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$2,434 - $5,112
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The Avalyn

1774 Metro AveChula Vista, CA 91915
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Silo
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$2,435 - $5,037
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Silo

7231 Colchester CtSan Diego, CA 92154
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Teresina
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$2,435 - $3,862
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Teresina

1250-1251 Santa Cora AveChula Vista, CA 91913
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Tavera
$2,451 - $6,346
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Tavera

1465 Santa Victoria RdChula Vista, CA 91913
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Boardwalk at Millenia
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$2,577 - $5,076
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Boardwalk at Millenia

1660 Metro AveChula Vista, CA 91915
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VAYA on Axia
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$2,609 - $4,834
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VAYA on Axia

1910 Axia WayChula Vista, CA 91915
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Rivue
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$2,632 - $9,655
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Rivue

1902 Millenia AveChula Vista, CA 91915
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Luminary at Cota Vera
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$2,669 - $4,169
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Luminary at Cota Vera

6000 Luminary DrChula Vista, CA 91913
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Terra Vista
$2,714 - $10,236
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Terra Vista

1441 Santa Lucia RdChula Vista, CA 91913
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Rosina Vista
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$2,983 - $6,785
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Rosina Vista

1551 Summerland StChula Vista, CA 91913
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Stirling at Cota Vera
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$3,011 - $4,776
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Stirling at Cota Vera

2045 Paseo BellunoChula Vista, CA 91913
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Contessa at Otay Ranch
$3,150 - $3,250
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Contessa at Otay Ranch

1904-1924 E Palomar StChula Vista, CA 91913
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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$1,809
Creekside MeadowsType A1BR,1BA$1,998
Alpine Terrace Apartments2x12BR,1BA$2,095
ReNew SummitPaisley2BR,2BA$2,099
ReNew AlpineSycamore2BR,1BA$2,099
IronwoodSStudio,1BA$2,276
Park PointeOne Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$2,283
Villa ToscanaVilla Florentine (1BD/1BA, W&D)1BR,1BA$2,305

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tecate, CA and Nearby

As of July 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Tecate area is the $2.57 price per square foot Townhome Four 3 x 3.5 Model at Salerno in the in the Rancho del Rey neighborhood starting from $5,162. The second greatest value Tecate apartment is the 40c1 2x2 Model at Tavera starting at $3,380 with a $2.74 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 Four 3 x 3.53BR,3.5BA$2.57
Tavera40c1 2x22BR,2BA$2.74
Contessa at Otay RanchPlan 12BR,3BA$2.75
Alpine WoodsASPEN2BR,2BA$2.63
Alpine VillagePlan 2C2BR,2BA$2.69
Villa ToscanaVilla Florentine (1BD/1BA, W&D)1BR,1BA$2.66
ReNew AlpineSycamore2BR,1BA$2.47
Alpine Terrace Apartments2x12BR,1BA$2.46
ReNew SummitPaisley2BR,2BA$2.47
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 $1,809 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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