Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Paradise Valley Neighborhood of National City, CA from $700 (15 Rentals)

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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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Southwest Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Southwest Village

323-338 Willie James Jones AveSan Diego, CA 92102
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Euclid Terrace Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Euclid Terrace Apartments

240-260 Euclid AveSan Diego, CA 92114
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66th Street
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

66th Street

630-636 66th StSan Diego, CA 92114

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 1 Bed unit found at Jean C. McKinney Manor priced from $834. Naranja Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,650. Here are the most affordable Paradise Valley apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Jean C. McKinney Manor1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$834
Naranja ApartmentsStudio - 70% AMIStudio,1BA$1,650
SOUTHERN HIGHLANDSStudio 1Studio,1BA$1,691
Windsor Heights1-Bed/1-Bath1BR,1BA$1,700
Essex Manor Apartments1-Bed/1-Bath1BR,1BA$1,700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Paradise Valley, CA

As of November 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Paradise Valley area is the $2.41 price per square foot B1 Model at Park Crest Apartments in the in the Mountain View neighborhood starting from $2,166. The second greatest value Paradise Valley apartment is the 2/1 A Model at Rancho Vista starting at $2,195 with a $2.44 price per square foot in the Bay Terraces 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.
Park Crest ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$2.41
Rancho Vista2/1 A2BR,1BA$2.44
Woodman Village2/2 Standard Plan B2BR,2BA$2.68
Casa Serena2/12BR,1BA$2.57
Bonita Woods1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.75
Windsor Heights1-Bed/1-Bath1BR,1BA$2.62
Pinewood Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.84
ViewSpectacle1BR,1BA$2.76
Essex Manor Apartments1-Bed/1-Bath1BR,1BA$2.62
Jean C. McKinney Manor1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.47

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Paradise Valley, National City, CA

Ranked #1

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Paradise Valley Neighborhood in National City, CA

Walk Score®

45 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

17 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

34 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 $1,845.

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

The cheapest apartment in Paradise Valley is Jean C. McKinney Manor which is listed at $834, while the average apartment in Paradise Valley costs $7,161.

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 6 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 $1,069 which is $6,092 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Paradise Valley.

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