Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rancho Penasquitos Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $800 (5 Rentals)

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Rancho Penasquitos, San Diego, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Rancho Penasquitos Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Rancho Penasquitos area of San Diego, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Penasquitos Point priced from $2,174. Windsor Rancho PQ has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,350. Here are the most affordable Rancho Penasquitos apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Penasquitos PointCerritos1BR,1BA$2,174
Windsor Rancho PQS1Studio,1BA$2,350
eaves Rancho PenasquitosA11BR,1BA$2,394

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rancho Penasquitos, CA

As of April 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rancho Penasquitos area is the $3.27 price per square foot C1 Model at Merge 56 in the in the Torrey Highlands neighborhood starting from $4,293. The second greatest value Rancho Penasquitos apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath B Renovated Model at Sofi Westview starting at $3,625 with a $3.15 price per square foot in the Mira Mesa neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rancho Penasquitos apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Merge 56C13BR,2.5BA$3.27
Sofi Westview2 Bedroom 2 Bath B Renovated2BR,2BA$3.15
The HillsThe Cuyamacas3BR,2BA$2.82
Sofi Canyon Hills2B2B-B (Upgraded)2BR,2BA$2.86
MontierraLaguna2BR,2BA$3.06
Canyon Rim ApartmentsC1 Market Rate3BR,2BA$3.17
Ridgewood VillageTwin Oaks2BR,2BA$3.12
Cresta BellaAmalfi1BR,1BA$3.25
Rancho VillasTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.13
Penasquitos PointCerritos1BR,1BA$2.97

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Rancho Penasquitos, San Diego, CA

Ranked #76

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Rancho Penasquitos Neighborhood in San Diego, CA

Walk Score®

47 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

36 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

22 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rancho Penasquitos Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Rancho Penasquitos?

The cheapest apartment in Rancho Penasquitos is Penasquitos Point which is listed at $2,174, while the average apartment in Rancho Penasquitos costs $6,000.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Rancho Penasquitos?

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 3 regular apartments in Rancho Penasquitos 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 Rancho Penasquitos?

Cheap apartments in Rancho Penasquitos have an average cost of $142 which is $5,858 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rancho Penasquitos.

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