Cheap Homes for Rent in Lemon Grove, CA from $875 (30 Rentals)

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property at 5011 63rd St
$1,300 - $7,800
1 To 6 Bedroom Rentals
Available Jan 1, 2027
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5011 63rd St

San DiegoCA92115
property at 2314 Edgerton Dr
$1,500

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Base Rent$1,500

Total Monthly Price$1,500
Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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2314 Edgerton Dr

Lemon GroveCA91945

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property at 7842 Barton Dr
$1,800

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Base Rent$1,800

Total Monthly Price$1,800
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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7842 Barton Dr

Lemon GroveCA91945

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property at 4860 Rolando Ct
$1,850 - $2,100
1 Bedroom Rentals
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4860 Rolando Ct

San DiegoCA92115
property at 1827 Sonoma Ln
$1,950

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Base Rent$1,950

Total Monthly Price$1,950
Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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1827 Sonoma Ln, Unit STUDIO LOFT

1827 Sonoma Ln
Lemon GroveCA91945
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property at 3555 Grove St
$1,950

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Base Rent$1,950

Total Monthly Price$1,950
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Sep 10
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3555 Grove St, Unit 230

3555 Grove St
Lemon GroveCA91945
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property at 8150 Lemon Ave
$1,995

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Base Rent$1,995

Total Monthly Price$1,995
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Oct 1
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8150 Lemon Ave, Unit 21

8150 Lemon Ave
La MesaCA91941
property at 5732 Michael St
$2,000

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Base Rent$2,000

Total Monthly Price$2,000
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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5732 Michael St

San DiegoCA92105
property at 5252 Orange Ave
$2,000 - $2,395
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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5252 Orange Ave

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 $1,034. 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$1,034
Terrace Gardens Apartments - Seniors 55+One Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,400
Casa De Oro Senior Apartments1bd/1bth1BR,1BA$1,500
**.5218-5224 Imperial Ave.1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,595
Peppertree Senior Apartments1X11BR,1BA$1,625
Pacific CoveStudioStudio,1BA$1,655
64FortyS1Studio,1BA$1,685
Dorado PlazaPlan A1BR,1BA$1,695
Del Pacifico Apartments1 Bedroom Lower1BR,1BA$1,700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lemon Grove, CA

As of September 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lemon Grove area is the $0.94 price per square foot 1059 Gillespie Dr Model at 1059 Gillespie Dr in the in the Bay Terraces neighborhood starting from $9,296. The second greatest value Lemon Grove apartment is the 1945 Skyline Drive Model at 1945 Skyline Drive, Unit 1945 SKYLINE starting at $4,500 with a $2.25 price per square foot in the North Bay Terraces 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.
1059 Gillespie Dr1059 Gillespie Dr2BR,1BA$0.94
1945 Skyline Drive, Unit 1945 SKYLINE1945 Skyline Drive4BR,3BA$2.25
5275 Reservoir Dr, Unit 5275 Reservior5275 Reservoir Dr1BR,2BA$0.78
Chateau Spring Terrace Apartments3bed 2bath3BR,2BA$2.19
The Rive San Diego2x2 B2BR,2BA$1.04
La Mesa Spring Gardens2/12BR,1BA$2.42
Shannon Arms III Apartments2 bed & 22BR,2BA$2.37
Hillside Views Apartments2/12BR,1BA$2.11
Meadowbrook2 BA, 1 BA2BR,1BA$2.31
4767 Soria Dr, Unit Soria Drive4767 Soria Dr2BR,1BA$2.40

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lemon Grove

What type of rentals are currently available in Lemon Grove?

There are currently 1021 Apartments for Rent in Lemon Grove, CA with pricing that ranges from $850 to $14,016. There are also 177 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lemon Grove ranging from $875 to $11,900.

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 $875 to $11,900 with an average monthly rent of $3,358.

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 $2,116 to $12,476, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,395 to $4,650. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,250 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,795.

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