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Poway, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Poway Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Poway, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Legacy Hills at Poway 55+ in the Rancho Bernardo neighborhood priced from $1,980. Pacifica Poway - 55+ Active Adult Apartments in the Rancho Bernardo neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,995. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Poway apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Legacy Hills at Poway 55+One Bedroom - a21BR,1BA$1,980
Pacifica Poway - 55+ Active Adult ApartmentsOne Bedroom - D1BR,1BA$1,995
The HillsThe Sierras2BR,1BA$2,090
Oak Creek1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,170
Penasquitos PointCerritos1BR,1BA$2,174

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Poway, CA

As of May 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Poway area is the $2.83 price per square foot Cervinia Lower Model at Cresta Bella in the in the Torrey Highlands neighborhood starting from $4,120. The second greatest value Poway apartment is the The Cuyamacas Model at The Hills starting at $2,978 with a $2.61 price per square foot in the Rancho Bernardo neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Poway apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cresta BellaCervinia Lower3BR,2BA$2.83
The HillsThe Cuyamacas3BR,2BA$2.61
Elan Poway HillsAllure2BR,2BA$2.81
The Sands2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$3.01
La Privada Valle Poway2BD/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$2.75
Poway Parkview2/2 REMODELED Up2BR,2BA$3.09
Countryside ApartmentsSage1BR,1BA$3.01
Penasquitos PointCerritos1BR,1BA$2.97
Oak Creek1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.10
Legacy Hills at Poway 55+One Bedroom - a31BR,1BA$3.09

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Frequently Asked Questions about Poway

What type of rentals are currently available in Poway?

There are currently 107 Apartments for Rent in Poway, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,625 to $5,154. There are also 76 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Poway ranging from $1,500 to $10,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Poway?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Poway ranges from $1,500 to $10,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,575.

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