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Jean C. McKinney Manor
5641 Imperial AveSan Diego, CA 92114
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Alta Vista Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $800 (13 Rentals)
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6342 Plaza Cuernavaca
San DiegoCA92114
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Villa Hermosa I
314 Willie James Jones AveSan Diego, CA 92102
664 Carefree Dr
San DiegoCA92114
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1320 Vinca Way
San DiegoCA92114
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$1,787 - $1,904Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability
Naranja Apartments
5256 Naranja StSan Diego, CA 92114
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Potomac Square Apartments
6325-6383 Potomac StSan Diego, CA 92139
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Pinewood Apartments
1104 Palm AveNational City, CA 91950
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SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS
2525 Highland AveNational City, CA 91950
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NC18 Apartments
1224-1306 E 18th StNational City, CA 91950
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alta Vista Studio Apartments | $1,760 | $1,295 | $2,160 |
| Alta Vista 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,505 | $834 | $10,000+ |
| Alta Vista 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,713 | $1,450 | $4,536 |
| Alta Vista 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,701 | $2,295 | $10,000+ |
| Alta Vista 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,650 | $1,500 | $4,500 |
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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 1 Bed unit found at Jean C. McKinney Manor priced from $834. Pinewood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,645. Here are the most affordable Alta Vista apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jean C. McKinney Manor | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $834 |
| Pinewood Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,645 |
| SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS | Studio 1 | Studio,1BA | $1,691 |
| View | Spectacle | 1BR,1BA | $1,696 |
| NC18 Apartments | Plan F | Studio,1BA | $1,795 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alta Vista, CA
As of October 18, 2025 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 bedroom Model at 14onHarding starting at $3,650 with a $2.81 price per square foot in the Alta Vista 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 |
| 14onHarding | 3 bedroom | 3BR,3BA | $2.81 |
| Plaza 1640 | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.74 |
| Bonita Woods | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.75 |
| Casa Serena | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.75 |
| Sunshine Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.85 |
| View | Spectacle | 1BR,1BA | $2.61 |
| Mar at National City | Garden | 1BR,1BA | $2.97 |
| Jean C. McKinney Manor | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Pinewood Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.99 |
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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 $1,925.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Alta Vista?
The cheapest apartment in Alta Vista is Jean C. McKinney Manor which is listed at $834, while the average apartment in Alta Vista costs $5,247.
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 7 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 $568 which is $4,679 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Alta Vista.
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