
Cheap Homes for Rent in Alta Vista Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $900 (7 Rentals)
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1320 Vinca Way

344 S Willie James Jones Ave

4102 E Plaza Blvd
Alta Vista, San Diego, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Alta Vista?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Alta Vista 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,512 | $3,900 | $7,125 |
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There are currently 7 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 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 |
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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 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alta Vista, CA
As of October 15, 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 |
1403 Palm Ave, Unit 2bed1bath apartment | 1403 Palm Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.63 |
Bonita Woods | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.75 |
Casa Serena | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.75 |
View | Spectacle | 1BR,1BA | $2.76 |
Mar at National City | Garden | 1BR,1BA | $3.01 |
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 Alta Vista
What type of rentals are currently available in Alta Vista?
There are currently 41 Apartments for Rent in Alta Vista, CA with pricing that ranges from $834 to $30,000. There are also 14 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Alta Vista ranging from $990 to $7,125.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Alta Vista?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Alta Vista ranges from $990 to $7,125 with an average monthly rent of $3,428.
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