Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Paradise Valley Neighborhood of National City, CA from $768 (71 Rentals)

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The Plaza
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$1,779 - $2,358
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The Plaza

1438-1448 E 8th StNational City, CA 91950
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320 J Ave, Unit 92

320 J Ave
National CityCA91950
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419-435 Palm Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

419-435 Palm Ave

419-435 Palm AveNational City, CA 91950

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1909 C Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1909 C Ave

1909 C AveNational City, CA 91950
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Vista del Sol
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Vista del Sol

1401-1543 Q AveNational City, CA 91950
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Chateau Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Chateau Gardens

2424-2440 E 8th StNational City, CA 91950
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Summercrest Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Summercrest Apartments

2615 E Plaza BlvdNational City, CA 91950
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Sunny View Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sunny View Apartments

1809 E 17th StNational City, CA 91950
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Parkwood Village
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Parkwood Village

2101 L AveNational City, CA 91950
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Alta Park Apartments
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Alta Park Apartments

2111-2125 E 7th StNational City, CA 91950
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The Pines Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Pines Apartments

1403-1437 F AveNational City, CA 91950
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Highland View Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Highland View Apartments

31 Highland AveNational City, CA 91950
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Park Villas Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Park Villas Apartments

817 Eta StNational City, CA 91950
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Overlook on 9th
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Overlook on 9th

1819 E 9th StNational City, CA 91950
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Vista Highland
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Vista Highland

1525 G AveNational City, CA 91950
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932 E 18th St
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932 E 18th St

932 E 18th StNational City, CA 91950
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6670 Doriana StSan Diego, CA 92139
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Paradise Valley, National City, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Paradise Valley Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Paradise Valley area of San Diego, CA is a Studio unit found at SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS priced from $1,575. Parkview Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,700. Here are the most affordable Paradise Valley apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
SOUTHERN HIGHLANDSStudio D1Studio,1BA$1,575
Parkview ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,700
Windsor Heights1-Bed/1-Bath1BR,1BA$1,700
Essex Manor Apartments1-Bed/1-Bath1BR,1BA$1,700
View ApartmentsDesign 1A1BR,1BA$1,753
Union Tower - Affordable Housing1-Bed/1-Bath - 60% AMI1BR,1BA$1,908
Rancho Bonita1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,925
Casa Serena2/12BR,1BA$1,950
Sunshine Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,995
Woodman Village1/1 Plan A1BR,1BA$1,995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Paradise Valley, CA

As of August 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Paradise Valley area is the $2.76 price per square foot 3 Bed 2.5 Bath Model at Rodessia Luxury Apartments - 312 S 49th St in the in the Mt Hope neighborhood starting from $4,200. The second greatest value Paradise Valley apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at The Kimball starting at $2,900 with a $2.87 price per square foot in the National City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Paradise Valley apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Rodessia Luxury Apartments - 312 S 49th St3 Bed 2.5 Bath3BR,2.5BA$2.76
The KimballTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.87
1438 E 16th St, Unit Apartment A1438 E 16th St2BR,1BA$2.70
5443 Imperial Ave, Unit 54435443 Imperial Ave2BR,1BA$2.50
Park Crest ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$2.55
Casa Serena2/12BR,1BA$2.79
Rancho Bonita1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.75
Sunshine Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2.85
Essex Manor Apartments1-Bed/1-Bath1BR,1BA$2.62
Windsor Heights1-Bed/1-Bath1BR,1BA$2.62

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Paradise Valley Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Paradise Valley?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Paradise Valley is under $1,995.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Paradise Valley?

The cheapest apartment in Paradise Valley is Windsor Heights which is listed at $1,700, while the average apartment in Paradise Valley costs $2,395.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Paradise Valley?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 9 regular apartments in Paradise Valley that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Paradise Valley?

Cheap apartments in Paradise Valley have an average cost of $712 which is $1,683 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Paradise Valley.

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