Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Otay Ranch Neighborhood of Chula Vista, CA from $900 (7 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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Harvest Ridge
1 Bedroom Apartments

Harvest Ridge

1388 E Palomar StChula Vista, CA 91913
Senior Living
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The Landings II
3 Bedroom Apartments

The Landings II

2122 Burdock WayChula Vista, CA 91915
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Sunrose Apartments
3 Bedroom Apartments

Sunrose Apartments

1325 Santa Rita EChula Vista, CA 91913
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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 1 Bed unit found at Teresina priced from $2,456. Bonita Hills has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,495. Here are the most affordable Otay Ranch apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
TeresinaSapphire1BR,1BA$2,456
Bonita Hills1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$2,495
Pinnacle at Otay RanchEquestrian1BR,1BA$2,582

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Otay Ranch, CA

As of March 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Otay Ranch area is the $2.55 price per square foot Townhome Two 4 x 3.5 Model at Salerno in the in the Otay Ranch neighborhood starting from $5,862. The second greatest value Otay Ranch apartment is the T2 Model at Enclave Heritage Townhomes starting at $4,415 with a $2.73 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 Two 4 x 3.54BR,3.5BA$2.55
Enclave Heritage TownhomesT23BR,2.5BA$2.73
Contessa at Otay RanchPlan 12BR,3BA$2.75
Enclave Town CenterB22BR,2BA$3.22
CasaLago EastlakeThe Terraces T12BR,2BA$3.34
The Club at EnclaveB12BR,2BA$3.00
Enclave Otay RanchA31BR,1BA$3.30
Boardwalk at MilleniaA51BR,1BA$3.13
Pinnacle at Otay RanchEquestrian1BR,1BA$2.96
TeresinaSapphire1BR,1BA$3.31

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Otay Ranch, Chula Vista, CA

Ranked #3

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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 the price of a cheap apartment in Otay Ranch?

The cheapest apartment in Otay Ranch is Teresina which is listed at $2,456, while the average apartment in Otay Ranch costs $5,862.

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 108 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 $178 which is $5,684 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Otay Ranch.

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