Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Otay Mesa Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,700 (6 Rentals)

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Otay Mesa, San Diego, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Otay Mesa Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Otay Mesa area of San Diego, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Foxwood - 30 Day Rentals! priced from $1,995. Ironwood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,195. Here are the most affordable Otay Mesa apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Foxwood - 30 Day Rentals!Basic! Utilities Paid from $19951BR,1BA$1,995
IronwoodSStudio,1BA$2,195
The Residences at Cota VeraResidence 1Studio,1BA$2,240

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Otay Mesa, CA

As of April 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Otay Mesa area is the $2.84 price per square foot C2 Model at Mason in the in the Otay Mesa neighborhood starting from $3,640. The second greatest value Otay Mesa apartment is the Residence One Model at RiverEdge Terrace* starting at $3,286 with a $3.40 price per square foot in the Otay neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Otay Mesa apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
MasonC23BR,3BA$2.84
RiverEdge Terrace*Residence One1BR,1BA$3.40
Stirling at Cota Vera1 Bedroom Townhome1BR,1.5BA$3.82
SiloA3b -1x11BR,1BA$3.47
The Residences at EscayaResidence 21BR,1BA$3.70
Greenfield VillagePinnacle1BR,1BA$3.14
The Landing at Ocean View Hills1 x 11BR,1BA$3.64
CasoleilA Bartlett 656 SF1BR,1BA$3.87
IronwoodSStudio ,1BA$3.80
Foxwood - 30 Day Rentals!Basic! Utilities Paid from $19951BR,1BA$3.99

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Otay Mesa, San Diego, CA

Ranked #110

Among neighborhoods in San Diego, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Otay Mesa Neighborhood in San Diego, CA

Walk Score®

23 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

32 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

26 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Otay Mesa Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Otay Mesa Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Otay Mesa Apartment is $1,995 at Foxwood - 30 Day Rentals!.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Otay Mesa Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Otay Mesa is starting from $2,195 at Foxwood - 30 Day Rentals!.

What is the most affordable Otay Mesa Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Otay Mesa Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Casoleil and starts from $3,127.

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