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La MesaCA91941

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property at 1304 49th St

1304 49th St

San DiegoCA92102

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Lemon Grove, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lemon Grove Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Lemon Grove, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Jean C. McKinney Manor in the Valencia Park neighborhood priced from $834. 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
Jean C. McKinney Manor1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$834
Terrace Gardens Apartments - Seniors 55+One Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,400
Sundance Senior ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,500
Del Pacifico Apartments1 Bedroom Upper1BR,1BA$1,600
Villa Knolls ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,625
Vista Capri East1BR's No Patio1BR,1BA$1,695
Naranja ApartmentsStudio - 70% AMIStudio,1BA$1,787

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lemon Grove, CA

As of September 22, 2025 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 7134 Westview Pl Model at 7134 Westview Pl, Unit Nadia starting at $3,000 with a $2.50 price per square foot in the Darnall 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
7134 Westview Pl, Unit Nadia7134 Westview Pl3BR,2BA$2.50
The Penthouse Apartments "Call for Specials"2+2 Plan F2BR,2BA$2.55
Sierra Vista 55+ Community2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.29
Valle at 9121 KenwoodAzul2BR,2BA$2.23
Crestview ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bath (None Available)2BR,2BA$2.46
3519 Gracia Paseo, Unit 23519 Gracia Paseo2BR,1BA$2.51
Olive Avenue ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$2.44
Valle at 9209 KenwoodEvergreen2BR,1BA$2.53
Jean C. McKinney Manor1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.47

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lemon Grove

What type of rentals are currently available in Lemon Grove?

There are currently 993 Apartments for Rent in Lemon Grove, CA with pricing that ranges from $834 to $30,000. There are also 142 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lemon Grove ranging from $700 to $10,300.

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 $10,300 with an average monthly rent of $4,254.

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 $2,400 to $9,060, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,050 to $7,250. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,050 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,975.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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