
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lincoln Acres Neighborhood of National City, CA from $1,200 (45 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Lincoln Acres area of National City.


Bella Vita

Plaza 1640

Pinewood Apartments

1820 Terry Ln

2904-2910 E 16th St

2525 Sweetwater Rd

2926 Alta Dr

1609-1623 E 10th St
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National City Fourplex

1938-1946 E 8th St

3102 E 16th St

2215-2223 S Lanoitan Ave

2241-2247 Prospect St

2040 Prospect St

535-541 T St

1436 Q Ave

1742-1772 S Lanoitan Ave
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940 Arcadia Pl

Paradise Senior Apartments

2752-56 E 18th St

1909 N Ave

1720 E 4th St

1629 Palm Ave

Bonita Vista Mobile Home Park

2605 Fenton Pl

2105 Prospect St
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Vista del Sol

Summercrest Apartments

Sunny View Apartments

Parkwood Village

Alta Park Apartments

Overlook on 9th

702 R Ave

1937 L Ave

Admiralty Apartments
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1505-1511 E 17th St

1933 L Ave

Villa Paraiso Condominiums

Palm Plaza Apartments

1740 E 4th St

2830-2912 1/2 E 8th St

Casa Toledo Apartments

Rancho Vista

5840-5860 Albemarle St
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Lincoln Acres, National City, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lincoln Acres?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Acres Studio Apartments | $1,918 | $1,725 | $2,070 |
| Lincoln Acres 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,185 | $1,700 | $2,545 |
| Lincoln Acres 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,815 | $1,650 | $4,320 |
| Lincoln Acres 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,822 | $3,579 | $4,320 |
| Lincoln Acres 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,056 | $3,579 | $4,320 |
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There are currently 45 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Lincoln Acres Neighborhood of National City, CA.
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Cheapest Available Lincoln Acres Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lincoln Acres area of San Diego, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Windsor Heights priced from $1,700. Pinewood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,845. Here are the most affordable Lincoln Acres apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor Heights | 1-Bed/1-Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
| Pinewood Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,845 |
| Parkview Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,900 |
| NC18 Apartments | Plan C | 1BR,1BA | $2,026 |
| Talas Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $2,070 |
| Plaza 1640 | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,195 |
| Bayview Hills – Military Housing | byvd2.5 | 4BR,2BA | $3,579 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lincoln Acres, CA
As of January 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lincoln Acres area is the $3.09 price per square foot byvb1 Model at Bayview Hills – Military Housing in the in the Bay Terraces neighborhood starting from $3,579. The second greatest value Lincoln Acres apartment is the 1 Bed / 1 Bath Model at Plaza 1640 starting at $2,195 with a $2.74 price per square foot in the Paradise Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lincoln Acres apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayview Hills – Military Housing | byvb1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.09 |
| Plaza 1640 | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.74 |
| Windsor Heights | 1-Bed/1-Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.62 |
| Pinewood Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.84 |
| Parkview Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.06 |
| NC18 Apartments | Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $3.86 |
| Talas Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $5.85 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lincoln Acres Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Lincoln Acres Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lincoln Acres Apartment is $1,700 at Windsor Heights.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Lincoln Acres Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Lincoln Acres is starting from $2,000 at Windsor Heights.
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