Cheap Apartments for Rent in Julian, CA from $1,400 (46 Rentals)

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Santee Villas
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$2,104 - $5,490
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Santee Villas

10445 Mast BlvdSantee, CA 92071
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Daisy Hills Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Daisy Hills Apartments

1515 Montecito RdRamona, CA 92065
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Twin Palms Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Twin Palms Apartments

12571 Laurel StLakeside, CA 92040
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Woodlake
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Woodlake

2240 Bear Valley PkyEscondido, CA 92027
property at 2157 Arnold Way

$2,045 - $2,395

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2157 Arnold Way

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Windmill Senior Villas
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Windmill Senior Villas

9430 Winter Gardens BlvdLakeside, CA 92040
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Woodside Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Woodside Apartments

12001 Woodside AveLakeside, CA 92040
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Sundance Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Sundance Apartments

9648-9662 Marilla DrLakeside, CA 92040
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Cheapest Available Julian Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Julian, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Alpine Family Apartments in the Victoria neighborhood priced from $1,518. Ashwood Apartments in the Outlying Poway Santee Ramona neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,550. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Julian apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Alpine Family Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,518
Ashwood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,550
The Village at Lakeside (55+ Community)1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,570
Twin Palms ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,630
Lakeside Meadows1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,650
El Capitan ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1,695
BirchmontThe Heritage1BR,1BA$1,699
Alpine VillagePlan 2B2BR,1BA$1,799
Terre at CreekElm2BR,1BA$1,814
Summer Hill1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,849

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Julian, CA and Nearby

As of June 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Julian area is the $2.07 price per square foot Orchard Model at Terre at the Ranch in the in the Outlying Poway Santee Ramona neighborhood starting from $1,992. The second greatest value Julian apartment is the 2/2 w/ Garage Model at East Windmill Villa Apartments starting at $2,100 with a $2.21 price per square foot in the Victoria neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Julian apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Terre at the RanchOrchard2BR,2BA$2.07
East Windmill Villa Apartments2/2 w/ Garage2BR,2BA$2.21
Terre at CanyonRavine2BR,2BA$2.15
Summer Hill1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.10
Stone RidgeTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.39
Terre at PreserveSunrise2BR,2BA$2.47
Terre at VintageHarvest2BR,1BA$2.47
Shadow Glen2x1B2BR,1BA$2.29
Terre at TrailsViaje1BR,1BA$2.44
Terre at CreekElm2BR,1BA$2.50

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Julian Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Julian Apartment is $1,518 at Alpine Family Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Julian is starting from $1,679 at Twin Palms Apartments.

What is the most affordable Julian Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Julian Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Alpine Family Apartments and starts from $2,107.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

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Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.