
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Otay Ranch Neighborhood of Chula Vista, CA from $900 (16 Rentals)
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1069 Mount Whitney Rd, Unit ADU 1067

2342 Hummingbird St, Unit one bedroom apartment

2072 Tango Loop, Unit Tango Loop

The Residences at Cota Vera
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Pinnacle at Otay Ranch

1524 Carmel Ave
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1631 Hikers Trail Dr

1624 Hillsborough St

3001 Bravo Loop

1636 Dartmouth St
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1541 Country Vistas Ln, Unit 1541
Otay Ranch, Chula Vista, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Otay Ranch?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Otay Ranch Studio Apartments | $2,321 | $2,240 | $2,501 |
Otay Ranch 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,880 | $1,260 | $7,391 |
Otay Ranch 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,709 | $2,800 | $10,000+ |
Otay Ranch 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,852 | $3,213 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 16 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the Otay Ranch Neighborhood of Chula Vista, CA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Residences at Cota Vera | Residence 1 | Studio,1BA | $2,240 |
Bonita Hills | 1 bed 1 bath Remodeled | 1BR,1BA | $2,295 |
Terra Vista | AVALON | 1BR,1BA | $2,435 |
Rivue | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,439 |
Boardwalk at Millenia | A4 | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Salerno | Townhome One 3 x 3.5 | 3BR,3.5BA | $2.33 |
Enclave Heritage Townhomes | T1 | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.79 |
The Club at Enclave | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $2.63 |
Axis at Millenia | 2x2.5 Townhome | 2BR,2.5BA | $3.05 |
Pinnacle at Otay Ranch | Appaloosa | 2BR,2BA | $2.70 |
Enclave Town Center | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $3.22 |
Toscana at Rancho Del Rey | Valencia | 2BR,2BA | $3.14 |
Enclave Otay Ranch | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $3.11 |
Boardwalk at Millenia | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $2.90 |
CasaLago Eastlake | The Porticos P1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.23 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleOtay Ranch, Chula Vista, CA
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Among neighborhoods in Chula Vista, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Otay Ranch, Chula Vista, CA
Wolf Canyon Elementary
Rancho del Rey Middle
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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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