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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Allied Gardens?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Allied Gardens Studio Apartments | $2,458 | $1,944 | $3,321 |
Allied Gardens 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,013 | $1,550 | $8,275 |
Allied Gardens 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,552 | $855 | $6,550 |
Allied Gardens 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,694 | $930 | $8,500 |
Allied Gardens 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,945 | $850 | $9,800 |
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Allied Gardens, CA
As of June 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Allied Gardens area is the $3.33 price per square foot Plan B1 Model at The Parker in the in the Grantville neighborhood starting from $3,750. The second greatest value Allied Gardens apartment is the 2+2 Plan A - REMODEL Model at The Penthouse Apartments "Call for Specials" starting at $2,830 with a $2.57 price per square foot in the Rolando neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Allied Gardens apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Parker | Plan B1 | 2BR,2BA | $3.33 |
The Penthouse Apartments "Call for Specials" | 2+2 Plan A - REMODEL | 2BR,2BA | $2.57 |
Topaz | 3x3 A | 3BR,3BA | $2.07 |
Paseo Place | 2x2 Shared | 2BR,2BA | $1.29 |
Latitude Apartments at Mission Valley | Two Bedroom Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.68 |
Mission Arbor Apartments | Two Bedrooms - Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.99 |
Gravity | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $3.26 |
Prado Apartments | The Essex | 1BR,1BA | $3.12 |
Stadium Arms Apartments | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.07 |
Pakeva | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.08 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleAllied Gardens, San Diego, CA
Ranked #29
Among neighborhoods in San Diego, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Allied Gardens, San Diego, CA
Patrick Henry High School
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Lifestyle Ratings
Our team compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across California and customized analysis for San Diego, California. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for easy access to the parks, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Getting Around the Allied Gardens Neighborhood in San Diego, CA
Walk Score®
51 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
36 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
21 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Allied Gardens Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Allied Gardens?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Allied Gardens is under $2,265.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Allied Gardens?
The cheapest apartment in Allied Gardens is Latitude Apartments at Mission Valley which is listed at $2,100, while the average apartment in Allied Gardens costs $12,500.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Allied Gardens?
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 39 regular apartments in Allied Gardens 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 Allied Gardens?
Cheap apartments in Allied Gardens have an average cost of $1,536 which is $10,964 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Allied Gardens.
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