Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Alta Vista Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,200 (45 Rentals)

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6670 Doriana StSan Diego, CA 92139
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2835 Alta View DrSan Diego, CA 92139
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Valencia Pointe

5930 Division StSan Diego, CA 92114
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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 SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS priced from $1,575. Bayview Tower Condominiums has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,695. Here are the most affordable Alta Vista apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
SOUTHERN HIGHLANDSStudio D1Studio,1BA$1,575
Bayview Tower CondominiumsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,695
Essex Manor Apartments1-Bed/1-Bath1BR,1BA$1,700
Parkview ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,700
Windsor Heights1-Bed/1-Bath1BR,1BA$1,700
View ApartmentsDesign 1A1BR,1BA$1,728
Meadowbrook2 BA, 1 BA2BR,1BA$1,756
Union Tower - Affordable Housing1-Bed/1-Bath - 60% AMI1BR,1BA$1,908
Rancho Bonita1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,925
Mar at LaurelWave1BR,1BA$1,938

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alta Vista, CA

As of August 07, 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 Bed 2.5 Bath Model at Rodessia Luxury Apartments starting at $4,000 with a $2.63 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
Rodessia Luxury Apartments3 Bed 2.5 Bath3BR,2.5BA$2.63
14 on HardingFlat2BR,2BA$2.75
Meadowbrook3 BR, 1.5 BA3BR,1.5BA$2.31
1438 E 16th St, Unit Apartment A1438 E 16th St2BR,1BA$2.70
5443 Imperial Ave, Unit 54435443 Imperial Ave2BR,1BA$2.70
Addisyn Park ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.76
Rancho Bonita1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.75
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 $1,938.

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

The cheapest apartment in Alta Vista is Bayview Tower Condominiums which is listed at $1,695, while the average apartment in Alta Vista costs $2,352.

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 13 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 $579 which is $1,773 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Alta Vista.

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