Cheap Homes for Rent in the Paradise Valley Neighborhood of National City, CA from $900 (13 Rentals)

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property at 5527 Bolivar St

$1,650

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$1,650

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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5527 Bolivar St

San DiegoCA92139
property at 2612 E Division St

$1,700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 30

2612 E Division St

National CityCA91950

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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. Highland Pacifica Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed 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
SOUTHERN HIGHLANDSStudio D1Studio,1BA$1,575
Highland Pacifica Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,650
Essex Manor Apartments1-Bed/1-Bath1BR,1BA$1,700
Windsor Heights1-Bed/1-Bath1BR,1BA$1,700
2137-2145 E 16th St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Paradise Valley, CA

As of July 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Paradise Valley area is the $2.63 price per square foot 3 Bed 2.5 Bath Model at Rodessia Luxury Apartments in the in the Mt Hope neighborhood starting from $4,000. The second greatest value Paradise Valley apartment is the 1438 E 16th St Model at 1438 E 16th St, Unit Apartment A starting at $2,700 with a $2.70 price per square foot in the Paradise Hills 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 Apartments3 Bed 2.5 Bath3BR,2.5BA$2.63
1438 E 16th St, Unit Apartment A1438 E 16th St2BR,1BA$2.70
5443 Imperial Ave, Unit 54435443 Imperial Ave2BR,1BA$2.70
Park Crest ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$2.55
Plaza 16401 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.74
Villa Hermosa Apartments2/12BR,1BA$2.71
Rancho Bonita1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.75
Windsor Heights1-Bed/1-Bath1BR,1BA$2.62
Essex Manor Apartments1-Bed/1-Bath1BR,1BA$2.62
Highland Pacifica Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.71

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Frequently Asked Questions about Paradise Valley

What type of rentals are currently available in Paradise Valley?

There are currently 469 Apartments for Rent in Paradise Valley, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,250 to $11,537. There are also 73 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Paradise Valley ranging from $900 to $9,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Paradise Valley?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Paradise Valley ranges from $900 to $9,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,600.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Paradise Valley?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Paradise Valley range from $2,695 to $5,808, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $900 to $5,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,350 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,250.

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