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property at 5011 63rd St

$1,300

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Available Aug 1

5011 63rd St

San DiegoCA92115

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property at 3435 Isla Vista Dr

$1,400

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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3435 Isla Vista Dr

San DiegoCA92105

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property at 4787 A St

$1,949

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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4787 A St

San DiegoCA92102

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Cheapest Available Lemon Grove Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

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 $1,024. 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$1,024
Terrace Gardens Apartments - Seniors 55+One Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,400
University Gardens1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,450
Casa De Oro Senior Apartments1bd/1bth1BR,1BA$1,500
The Dalton Apartments1 Bed Premium1BR,1BA$1,695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lemon Grove, CA and Nearby

As of July 26, 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 4x4 B Model at The Rive San Diego starting at $1,024 with a $0.60 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 Diego4x4 B4BR,4BA$0.60
Trio TownhomesA12BR,2.5BA$2.52
Meadowbrook3 BR, 1.5 BA3BR,1.5BA$2.31
Dorchester STOP IN FOR MOVE IN BONUS!2x1 B2BR,1BA$2.64
Crestview ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bath (None Available)2BR,2BA$2.50
The Penthouse Apartments MOVE IN BONUSPlan B - 1x11BR,1BA$2.31
Shannon Arms III Apartments2 bed & 22BR,2BA$2.37
Valle at FairwayValley2BR,1BA$2.35
VillasPalazzo1BR,1BA$2.55

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lemon Grove

What type of rentals are currently available in Lemon Grove?

There are currently 991 Apartments for Rent in Lemon Grove, CA with pricing that ranges from $850 to $14,016. There are also 188 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lemon Grove ranging from $1,000 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 $1,000 to $12,900 with an average monthly rent of $4,831.

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 $2,352 to $11,517, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,420 to $4,850. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,195 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,975.

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