
Cheap Homes for Rent in Tecate, CA from $1,600 (6 Rentals)
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676 Coastal Hills Dr

2157 Arnold Way
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38763 Alta Vega Rd

3177 Dehesa Rd

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Tecate, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Tecate?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Tecate 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,972 | $2,200 | $3,400 |
Tecate 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,876 | $2,395 | $6,425 |
Tecate 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,475 | $3,095 | $6,900 |
Tecate 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,950 | $5,000 | $6,900 |
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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 $1,889. ReNew Summit in the Victoria neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,945. 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 | $1,889 |
ReNew Summit | Wisteria | 1BR,1BA | $1,945 |
Alpine Village | 2 Bed 1 Bath C | 2BR,1BA | $1,965 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tecate, CA and Nearby
As of May 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Tecate area is the $2.45 price per square foot Townhome One 3 x 3.5 Model at Salerno in the in the Otay Ranch neighborhood starting from $4,484. The second greatest value Tecate apartment is the T1 Model at Enclave Heritage Townhomes starting at $4,385 with a $2.69 price per square foot in the Otay Ranch 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 One 3 x 3.5 | 3BR,3.5BA | $2.45 |
Enclave Heritage Townhomes | T1 | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.69 |
Alpine Woods | DATE PALM | 2BR,2BA | $2.59 |
Calavo | River | 2BR,2BA | $2.60 |
Creekside Meadows | Type B | 2BR,2BA | $2.78 |
Pinnacle at Otay Ranch | Equestrian | 1BR,1BA | $2.94 |
Villa Toscana | Villa Florentine | 1BR,1BA | $2.57 |
ReNew Alpine | Sycamore | 2BR,1BA | $2.98 |
Alpine Terrace Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.83 |
Alpine Village | 2 Bed 1 Bath C | 2BR,1BA | $2.92 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Tecate
What type of rentals are currently available in Tecate?
There are currently 37 Apartments for Rent in Tecate, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,750 to $12,292. There are also 38 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Tecate ranging from $1,650 to $6,900.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Tecate?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Tecate ranges from $1,650 to $6,900 with an average monthly rent of $3,799.
Expert Rental Resources
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