Cheap Homes for Rent in Rancho Penasquitos Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,900 (7 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. The Hills has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,201. Here are the most affordable Rancho Penasquitos apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Penasquitos PointCerritos1BR,1BA$2,174
The HillsThe Sierras2BR,1BA$2,201
Windsor Rancho PQS1Studio,1BA$2,310

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rancho Penasquitos, CA

As of May 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rancho Penasquitos area is the $2.86 price per square foot Cervinia Upper Model at Cresta Bella in the in the Torrey Highlands neighborhood starting from $4,383. The second greatest value Rancho Penasquitos apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath B Renovated Model at Sofi Westview starting at $3,590 with a $3.12 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.
Cresta BellaCervinia Upper3BR,2BA$2.86
Sofi Westview2 Bedroom 2 Bath B Renovated2BR,2BA$3.12
The HillsThe Cuyamacas3BR,2BA$2.61
Sofi Canyon Hills2B2B-B (Upgraded)2BR,2BA$3.08
MontierraLaguna2BR,2BA$3.26
Canyon Rim ApartmentsC1 Market Rate3BR,2BA$3.20
9332 Twin Trails Dr, Unit 9332 Twin Trails Dr9332 Twin Trails Dr2BR,2BA$2.97
Ridgewood VillageTwin Oaks2BR,2BA$3.22
Rancho VillasTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.13
Penasquitos PointCerritos1BR,1BA$2.97

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Frequently Asked Questions about Rancho Penasquitos

What type of rentals are currently available in Rancho Penasquitos?

There are currently 42 Apartments for Rent in Rancho Penasquitos, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,995 to $6,000. There are also 44 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Rancho Penasquitos ranging from $1,975 to $42,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Rancho Penasquitos?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Rancho Penasquitos ranges from $1,975 to $42,000 with an average monthly rent of $11,275.

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