
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

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Rancho Penasquitos?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Rancho Penasquitos Studio Apartments | $2,405 | $2,350 | $2,489 |
Rancho Penasquitos 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,930 | $2,010 | $4,122 |
Rancho Penasquitos 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,627 | $2,234 | $4,862 |
Rancho Penasquitos 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,636 | $2,629 | $5,662 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Penasquitos Point | Cerritos | 1BR,1BA | $2,174 |
Windsor Rancho PQ | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,350 |
eaves Rancho Penasquitos | A1 | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Merge 56 | C1 | 3BR,2.5BA | $3.27 |
Sofi Westview | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath B Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $3.15 |
The Hills | The Cuyamacas | 3BR,2BA | $2.82 |
Sofi Canyon Hills | 2B2B-B (Upgraded) | 2BR,2BA | $2.86 |
Montierra | Laguna | 2BR,2BA | $3.06 |
Canyon Rim Apartments | C1 Market Rate | 3BR,2BA | $3.17 |
Ridgewood Village | Twin Oaks | 2BR,2BA | $3.12 |
Cresta Bella | Amalfi | 1BR,1BA | $3.25 |
Rancho Villas | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.13 |
Penasquitos Point | Cerritos | 1BR,1BA | $2.97 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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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