Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Alta Vista Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $800 (13 Rentals)

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Valencia Pointe
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Valencia Pointe

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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Jean C. McKinney Manor1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$834
Pinewood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,645
SOUTHERN HIGHLANDSStudio 1Studio,1BA$1,691
ViewSpectacle1BR,1BA$1,696
NC18 ApartmentsPlan FStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1945 Skyline Drive, Unit 1945 SKYLINE1945 Skyline Drive4BR,3BA$2.25
14onHarding3 bedroom3BR,3BA$2.81
Plaza 16401 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.74
Bonita Woods1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.75
Casa Serena2/12BR,1BA$2.75
Sunshine Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2.85
ViewSpectacle1BR,1BA$2.61
Mar at National CityGarden1BR,1BA$2.97
Jean C. McKinney Manor1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.47
Pinewood ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.99

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Alta Vista, San Diego, CA

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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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