Cheap Homes for Rent in Lemon Grove, CA from $700 (33 Rentals)

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property at 1720 Oriole St

$700

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6 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

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1720 Oriole St

San DiegoCA92114
property at 4247 Cartagena Dr

$1,200

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$1,200

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4247 Cartagena Dr

San DiegoCA92115

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property at 6236 Hobart St

$1,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Mar 21

6236 Hobart St

San DiegoCA92115
property at 5532 Adelaide Ave

$1,700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Mar 28

5532 Adelaide Ave

San DiegoCA92115

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property at 6735 Amherst St

$2,000

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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6735 Amherst St, Unit 2E

6735 Amherst St
San DiegoCA92115

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Cheapest Available Lemon Grove Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Lemon Grove, CA is a 4 Beds unit found at The Rive San Diego in the Rolando neighborhood priced from $386. Terrace Gardens Apartments - Seniors 55+ in the Darnall neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,400. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lemon Grove apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Rive San Diego4x4 B4BR,4BA$386
Terrace Gardens Apartments - Seniors 55+One Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,400
DL University Gardens1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,450
Pacific CoveStudioStudio,1BA$1,475
Guava Gardens (62+ Senior Community)StudiosStudio,1BA$1,600
Willow Glen Apartments1/11BR,1BA$1,699
Del Pacifico Apartments1 Bedroom Lower1BR,1BA$1,700
StateMinor1BR,1BA$1,716
Dorado PlazaPlan A1BR,1BA$1,720
Meadowbrook2 BA, 1 BA2BR,1BA$1,756

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lemon Grove, CA

As of March 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lemon Grove area is the $2.25 price per square foot 1945 Skyline Drive Model at 1945 Skyline Drive, Unit 1945 SKYLINE in the in the North Bay Terraces neighborhood starting from $4,500. The second greatest value Lemon Grove apartment is the 3x3 A Model at The Rive San Diego starting at $1,150 with a $0.91 price per square foot in the Rolando neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lemon Grove apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1945 Skyline Drive, Unit 1945 SKYLINE1945 Skyline Drive4BR,3BA$2.25
The Rive San Diego3x3 A3BR,3BA$0.91
Courtyard on 68thA2BR,2BA$1.83
The Penthouse Apartments MOVE IN BONUS2+2 Plan C2BR,2BA$2.30
Sierra Vista 55+ Community2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.19
Meadowbrook3 BR, 1.5 BA3BR,1.5BA$2.30
Valle at 9121 KenwoodAzul2BR,2BA$2.08
VillasChateau2BR,2BA$2.21
Valle at 9061 KenwoodAgave2BR,1.5BA$2.36
5020 Wightman St2/12BR,1BA$2.35

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lemon Grove

What type of rentals are currently available in Lemon Grove?

There are currently 995 Apartments for Rent in Lemon Grove, CA with pricing that ranges from $850 to $12,800. There are also 165 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lemon Grove ranging from $700 to $12,900.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Lemon Grove?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Lemon Grove ranges from $700 to $12,900 with an average monthly rent of $5,848.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Lemon Grove?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Lemon Grove range from $2,340 to $7,739, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,700 to $7,250. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,050 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,695.

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