Cheap Apartments for Rent in Tecate, CA from $1,800 (27 Rentals)

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Tecate, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Tecate Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Tecate, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Creekside Meadows in the Victoria neighborhood priced from $1,989. Alpine Terrace Apartments in the Victoria neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,995. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Tecate apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Creekside MeadowsType A1BR,1BA$1,989
Alpine Terrace Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,995
Alpine Village2 Bed 1 Bath B2BR,1BA$1,995
ReNew SummitPaisley2BR,2BA$2,150
The Residences at Cota VeraResidence 1Studio,1BA$2,240
Villa ToscanaVilla Florentine1BR,1BA$2,295
ReNew AlpineMaplecrest2BR,2BA$2,310
Rancho Hillside Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath A1BR,1BA$2,358
Park PointeOne Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$2,367
RivueA11BR,1BA$2,373

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tecate, CA and Nearby

As of May 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Tecate area is the $2.38 price per square foot Townhome One 3 x 3.5 Model at Salerno in the in the Otay Ranch neighborhood starting from $4,358. The second greatest value Tecate apartment is the T1 Model at Enclave Heritage Townhomes starting at $4,535 with a $2.79 price per square foot in the Otay Ranch neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Tecate apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
SalernoTownhome One 3 x 3.53BR,3.5BA$2.38
Enclave Heritage TownhomesT13BR,2.5BA$2.79
The Club at EnclaveC13BR,2BA$2.63
Alpine WoodsDATE PALM2BR,2BA$2.50
CalavoRiver2BR,2BA$2.70
Creekside MeadowsType B2BR,2BA$2.89
Pinnacle at Otay RanchEquestrian1BR,1BA$2.91
Villa ToscanaVilla Florentine1BR,1BA$2.65
ReNew SummitPaisley2BR,2BA$2.54
Alpine Terrace Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2.83

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Tecate Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Tecate?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Tecate is at The Residences at Cota Vera listed at $2,240.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Tecate Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Tecate Apartment is $1,989 at Creekside Meadows.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Tecate is starting from $1,995 at Alpine Village.

What is the most affordable Tecate Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Tecate Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Villa Toscana and starts from $3,225.

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