Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Otay Ranch Neighborhood of Chula Vista, CA from $900 (16 Rentals)

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Encelia Cota Vera
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Encelia Cota Vera

1910 Encelia CirChula Vista, CA 91913

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The Landings II
3 Bedroom Apartments

The Landings II

2122 Burdock WayChula Vista, CA 91915
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Otay Ranch, Chula Vista, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Otay Ranch Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Otay Ranch area of San Diego, CA is a Studio unit found at The Residences at Cota Vera priced from $2,240. Bonita Hills has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,295. Here are the most affordable Otay Ranch apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Residences at Cota VeraResidence 1Studio,1BA$2,240
Bonita Hills1 bed 1 bath Remodeled1BR,1BA$2,295
Terra VistaAVALON1BR,1BA$2,435
RivueA11BR,1BA$2,439
Boardwalk at MilleniaA41BR,1BA$2,444

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Otay Ranch, CA

As of May 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Otay Ranch area is the $2.33 price per square foot Townhome One 3 x 3.5 Model at Salerno in the in the Otay Ranch neighborhood starting from $4,265. The second greatest value Otay Ranch apartment is the T1 Model at Enclave Heritage Townhomes starting at $4,535 with a $2.79 price per square foot in the Otay Ranch neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Otay Ranch apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
SalernoTownhome One 3 x 3.53BR,3.5BA$2.33
Enclave Heritage TownhomesT13BR,2.5BA$2.79
The Club at EnclaveC13BR,2BA$2.63
Axis at Millenia2x2.5 Townhome2BR,2.5BA$3.05
Pinnacle at Otay RanchAppaloosa2BR,2BA$2.70
Enclave Town CenterB22BR,2BA$3.22
Toscana at Rancho Del ReyValencia2BR,2BA$3.14
Enclave Otay RanchA31BR,1BA$3.11
Boardwalk at MilleniaA41BR,1BA$2.90
CasaLago EastlakeThe Porticos P11BR,1BA$3.23

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Otay Ranch, Chula Vista, CA

Ranked #5

Among neighborhoods in Chula Vista, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities across the United States, including Chula Vista. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best outdoor access, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Otay Ranch Neighborhood in Chula Vista, CA

Walk Score®

53 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

50 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

28 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Otay Ranch Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Otay Ranch?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Otay Ranch is under $2,486.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Otay Ranch?

The cheapest apartment in Otay Ranch is Bonita Hills which is listed at $2,295, while the average apartment in Otay Ranch costs $4,248.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Otay Ranch?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 10 regular apartments in Otay Ranch that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Otay Ranch?

Cheap apartments in Otay Ranch have an average cost of $136 which is $4,112 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Otay Ranch.

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