664 Carefree Dr
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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Alta Vista Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,200 (15 Rentals)
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$1,375 - $1,595Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability
Naranja Apartments
5256 Naranja StSan Diego, CA 92114
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$1,700
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149 Coolwater Dr, Unit Cozy studio
149 Coolwater DrSan Diego, CA 92114
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Meadowbrook
7784-7844 Paradise Valley RdSan Diego, CA 92139
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$1,795 - $2,7951 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Potomac Square Apartments
6325-6383 Potomac StSan Diego, CA 92139
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Valencia Pointe
5930 Division StSan Diego, CA 92114
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$1,575
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1732 Englewood Dr, Unit Studio
1732 Englewood DrLemon Grove, CA 91945
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$1,575 - $1,861Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS
2525 Highland AveNational City, CA 91950
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Essex Manor Apartments
700 E 22nd StNational City, CA 91950
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$1,700 - $2,550Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Parkview Apartments
1831 E 18th StNational City, CA 91950
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Windsor Heights
910 Euclid AveNational City, CA 91950
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$1,725 - $2,495Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Pinewood Apartments
1104 Palm AveNational City, CA 91950
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$1,731 - $2,1761 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Park Bonita
3511-3549 Valley RdBonita, CA 91902
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$1,800 - $1,9801 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Bayview Tower Condominiums
801 National City BlvdNational City, CA 91950
418 Honeysuckle Ln
National CityCA91950
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Alta Vista, San Diego, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Alta Vista?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| Alta Vista Studio Apartments | $1,761 | $1,375 | $2,095 |
| Alta Vista 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,090 | $1,250 | $4,391 |
| Alta Vista 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,559 | $1,895 | $4,320 |
| Alta Vista 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,500 | $2,352 | $6,264 |
| Alta Vista 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,627 | $3,535 | $7,004 |
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There are currently 15 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Alta Vista Neighborhood of San Diego, CA.
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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 $1,575. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS | Studio D1 | Studio,1BA | $1,575 |
| Windsor Heights | 1-Bed/1-Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
| Parkview Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,700 |
| Essex Manor Apartments | 1-Bed/1-Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
| Meadowbrook | 2 BA, 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,756 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alta Vista, CA
As of June 22, 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 $2,352 with a $2.31 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 1945 Skyline Drive, Unit 1945 SKYLINE | 1945 Skyline Drive | 4BR,3BA | $2.25 |
| Meadowbrook | 3 BR, 1.5 BA | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.31 |
| 331 E 5th St, Unit apartment | 331 E 5th St | 2BR,1BA | $2.56 |
| Creekside Villas Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.81 |
| Rancho Bonita | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.75 |
| Bonita Woods | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.75 |
| Casa Serena | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.71 |
| Windsor Heights | 1-Bed/1-Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.62 |
| Essex Manor Apartments | 1-Bed/1-Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.62 |
| Park Bonita | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.80 |
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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 $1,879.
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 $3,579.
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 8 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 $708 which is $2,871 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Alta Vista.
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