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2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

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5930 Division StSan Diego, CA 92114
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Alta Vista, San Diego, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Alta Vista Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Alta Vista area of San Diego, CA is a Studio unit found at SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS priced from $1,675. Windsor Heights has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,700. Here are the most affordable Alta Vista apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
SOUTHERN HIGHLANDSStudio 1Studio,1BA$1,675
Windsor Heights1-Bed/1-Bath1BR,1BA$1,700
Essex Manor Apartments1-Bed/1-Bath1BR,1BA$1,700
Meadowbrook2 BA, 1 BA2BR,1BA$1,756
Bayview Tower Condominiums1-1 - Furnished1BR,1BA$1,769
ViewSpectacle1BR,1BA$1,795
Casa Serena2/12BR,1BA$1,799
Mar at National CityGarden1BR,1BA$1,828
Pinewood Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,845
The Plaza1x11BR,1BA$1,875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alta Vista, CA

As of January 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Alta Vista area is the $2.25 price per square foot 1945 Skyline Drive Model at 1945 Skyline Drive, Unit 1945 SKYLINE in the in the North Bay Terraces neighborhood starting from $4,500. The second greatest value Alta Vista apartment is the 3 BR, 1.5 BA Model at Meadowbrook starting at $2,340 with a $2.30 price per square foot in the Bay Terraces neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Alta Vista apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1945 Skyline Drive, Unit 1945 SKYLINE1945 Skyline Drive4BR,3BA$2.25
Meadowbrook3 BR, 1.5 BA3BR,1.5BA$2.30
Potomac Square Apartments3 Bed/1 Bath3BR,1BA$2.77
Plaza 16401 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.74
Bonita Woods1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.75
Casa Serena2/12BR,1BA$2.57
Rancho Bonita1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.75
Windsor Heights1-Bed/1-Bath1BR,1BA$2.62
ViewSpectacle1BR,1BA$2.76
Essex Manor Apartments1-Bed/1-Bath1BR,1BA$2.62

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Alta Vista, San Diego, CA

Ranked #33

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Alta Vista Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Alta Vista?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Alta Vista is under $1,875.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Alta Vista?

The cheapest apartment in Alta Vista is Windsor Heights which is listed at $1,700, while the average apartment in Alta Vista costs $3,924.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Alta Vista?

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 5 regular apartments in Alta Vista 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 Alta Vista?

Cheap apartments in Alta Vista have an average cost of $398 which is $3,526 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Alta Vista.

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