Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Scripps Ranch Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,400 (19 Rentals)

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Scripps Ranch, San Diego, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Scripps Ranch Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Scripps Ranch area of San Diego, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Sycamore priced from $1,865. The Oaks Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,900. Here are the most affordable Scripps Ranch apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The SycamorePlan A1BR,1BA$1,865
The Oaks Apartments1 BDRM/1 BATH SPLIT LEVEL1BR,1BA$1,900
Carlton Heights Villas1 BEDROOM 565 SQUARE FEET1BR,1BA$1,912
Mira Monte1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,101
Parklane Apartments *$500 OFF*1x1 with patio, walk in closet1BR,1BA$2,175

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Scripps Ranch, CA

As of May 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Scripps Ranch area is the $2.50 price per square foot Renovated 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Carlton Ridge *1st Month Free OAC* in the in the Prospect Glen neighborhood starting from $2,995. The second greatest value Scripps Ranch 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 Scripps Ranch apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Carlton Ridge *1st Month Free OAC*Renovated 3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$2.50
Sofi Westview2 Bedroom 2 Bath B Renovated2BR,2BA$3.12
Carroll ApartmentsThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$2.82
MontierraLaguna2BR,2BA$3.15
Arbors ApartmentsBeechwood2BR,1.5BA$2.99
Casa Mira ViewStellato1BR,1BA$3.27
Allure at Scripps RanchMaple1BR,1BA$3.03
Gold Coast ApartmentsTerraces2BR,2BA$3.09
The SycamorePlan A1BR,1BA$3.14
The Oaks Apartments1 BDRM/1 BATH SPLIT LEVEL1BR,1BA$3.20

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Scripps Ranch, San Diego, CA

Ranked #71

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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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across California and customized analysis for Northeast San Diego. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best outdoor access, features that make it easier to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Scripps Ranch Neighborhood in San Diego, CA

Walk Score®

52 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

39 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

29 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Scripps Ranch Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Scripps Ranch?

The cheapest apartment in Scripps Ranch is The Sycamore which is listed at $1,865, while the average apartment in Scripps Ranch costs $3,903.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Scripps Ranch?

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 5 regular apartments in Scripps Ranch 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 Scripps Ranch?

Cheap apartments in Scripps Ranch have an average cost of $1,151 which is $2,752 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Scripps Ranch.

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