Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Alta Vista Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,200 (28 Rentals)

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6670 Doriana StSan Diego, CA 92139
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Valencia Pointe
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Valencia Pointe

5930 Division StSan Diego, CA 92114
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The Plaza
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$1,803 - $2,354
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1438-1448 E 8th StNational City, CA 91950
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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 Naranja Apartments priced from $1,375. SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,575. Here are the most affordable Alta Vista apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Naranja ApartmentsStudio - 70% AMIStudio,1BA$1,375
SOUTHERN HIGHLANDSStudio D1Studio,1BA$1,575
View ApartmentsDesign 1A1BR,1BA$1,696
Essex Manor Apartments1-Bed/1-Bath1BR,1BA$1,700
Windsor Heights1-Bed/1-Bath1BR,1BA$1,700
Bayview Tower Condominiums1-1 - Furnished1BR,1BA$1,704
Meadowbrook2 BA, 1 BA2BR,1BA$1,756
Parkview Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,800
The Plaza1x11BR,1BA$1,803
Mar at National CityGarden1BR,1BA$1,867

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alta Vista, CA

As of May 08, 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 Two Bedroom Model at Vista Palmera starting at $2,955 with a $2.57 price per square foot in the Mt Hope 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
Vista PalmeraTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.57
La Perla Apartments3/23BR,2BA$2.82
Meadowbrook3 BR, 1.5 BA3BR,1.5BA$2.31
The KimballTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.82
Division & Highland RowhomesTwo Bedroom2BR,2.5BA$2.70
12th Street Lofts2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.77
Bonita Heights Apartments2 Bedroom Upstairs2BR,1BA$2.70
Windsor Heights1-Bed/1-Bath1BR,1BA$2.62
Essex Manor Apartments1-Bed/1-Bath1BR,1BA$2.62

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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 $1,867.

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

The cheapest apartment in Alta Vista is Naranja Apartments which is listed at $1,595, while the average apartment in Alta Vista costs $12,358.

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 18 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 $678 which is $11,680 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Alta Vista.

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