Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Alvarado Estates Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $800 (5 Rentals)

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Alvarado Estates, San Diego, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Alvarado Estates Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Alvarado Estates area of San Diego, CA is a 5 Beds unit found at Victory on Paseo priced from $871. College View has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,560. Here are the most affordable Alvarado Estates apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Victory on Paseo5BR/3BA - A5BR,3BA$871
College View4x44BR,4BA$1,560
Union GrantvilleB102BR,2BA$1,650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alvarado Estates, CA

As of October 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Alvarado Estates area is the $2.88 price per square foot Plan C2 Model at The Parker in the in the Grantville neighborhood starting from $4,450. The second greatest value Alvarado Estates apartment is the 2B Model at VORA LUX starting at $3,599 with a $2.90 price per square foot in the Grantville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Alvarado Estates apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The ParkerPlan C23BR,3BA$2.88
VORA LUX2B2BR,2BA$2.90
5462 Adobe Falls Rd, Unit 75462 Adobe Falls Rd2BR,2BA$2.19
Topaz3x3 A3BR,3BA$1.74
Talmadge Canyon ParkPlan 12BR,2BA$2.55
Union GrantvilleB22BR,2BA$1.96
Victory on Paseo3BR/2BA - Poolhouse3BR,2BA$2.65
GravityA21BR,1BA$3.39
Stadium Arms Apartments1X11BR,1BA$2.86
Pakeva1x11BR,1BA$3.30

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Alvarado Estates, San Diego, CA

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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website is happy to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including San Diego. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, features that make it easier to raise kids, proximity to transit, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Alvarado Estates Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Alvarado Estates?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Alvarado Estates is under $2,442.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Alvarado Estates?

The cheapest apartment in Alvarado Estates is Aztec Lofts Apartments which is listed at $1,995, while the average apartment in Alvarado Estates costs $11,250.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Alvarado Estates?

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 31 regular apartments in Alvarado Estates 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 Alvarado Estates?

Cheap apartments in Alvarado Estates have an average cost of $888 which is $10,362 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Alvarado Estates.

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