5117 Remington Rd
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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Alvarado Estates Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $719 (26 Rentals)
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4770 55th St, Unit 4770 ROOM
4770 55th St
San DiegoCA92115
5027 Campanile Dr
San DiegoCA92115
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$1,074 - $2,275
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Victory on Paseo
5505 Lindo PaseoSan Diego, CA 92115
4975 Tierra Baja Way
San DiegoCA92115
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$1,1653 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Hardy Avenue Apartments
5584 Hardy AveSan Diego, CA 92115
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$1,915 - $4,1131 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
College View
5420 55th StSan Diego, CA 92115
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$1,975 - $2,6001 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Stadium Arms Apartments
4525 Twain AveSan Diego, CA 92120
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$2,095 - $2,695Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Pakeva
5310 Adobe Falls RdSan Diego, CA 92120
4709 Soria Dr
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5254 Adams Ave
San DiegoCA92115
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$2,2952 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability
Aztec Lofts Apartments
6159 Montezuma RdSan Diego, CA 92115
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$2,481 - $7,788
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Vora Mission Valley
4440 Twain AveSan Diego, CA 92120
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$2,525 - $6,724
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Gravity
4560 Mission Gorge PlSan Diego, CA 92120
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$2,645 - $2,649
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Mission Arbor Apartments
4555 VandeverSan Diego, CA 92120
5492 Drover Dr
San DiegoCA92115
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Waring Gardens
5320-5340 Adobe Falls RdSan Diego, CA 92120
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College Campanile - Historical Access
5691 Montezuma RdSan Diego, CA 92115
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Lindstrom House Apartments
4669 E Talmadge DrSan Diego, CA 92116
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Gravity Apartments
4750 Mission Gorge PlSan Diego, CA 92120
5543 Adobe Falls Rd
San DiegoCA92120
5432 Adobe Falls Rd
San DiegoCA92120
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Village Terrace
4550 Vandever AveSan Diego, CA 92120
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Vora Mission Valley West
6161 Fairmont AveSan Diego, CA 92120
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments
4611 Altadena Ave
4611 Altadena AveSan Diego, CA 92115
5055 Collwood Blvd
San DiegoCA92115
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Alvarado Estates, San Diego, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Alvarado Estates?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alvarado Estates Studio Apartments | $2,233 | $1,819 | $2,523 |
| Alvarado Estates 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,635 | $2,195 | $5,893 |
| Alvarado Estates 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,347 | $819 | $3,850 |
| Alvarado Estates 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,609 | $1,165 | $8,100 |
| Alvarado Estates 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,406 | $719 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Alvarado Estates Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Alvarado Estates area of San Diego, CA is a 4 Beds unit found at Fifty Twenty-Five priced from $719. Hardy Avenue Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,165. Here are the most affordable Alvarado Estates apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fifty Twenty-Five | 4BR/4BA - Torrey Pines | 4BR, 4BA | $719 |
| Hardy Avenue Apartments | Limited Availability- $500 Off! - Steps to SDSU... | 3BR, 2BA | $1,165 |
| Victory on Paseo | 4BR/2BA - Penthouse | 4BR, 2BA | $1,474 |
| Union Grantville - Lease by the Bed | B10 | 2BR, 2BA | $1,596 |
| College View | 4x4 | 4BR, 4BA | $1,915 |
| Stadium Arms Apartments | 1X1 | 1BR, 1BA | $1,975 |
| Pakeva | 1x1 | 1BR, 1BA | $2,275 |
| Vora Mission Valley | 1x1 D3-E | 1BR, 1BA | $2,481 |
| Vora Mission Valley West | 1x1 A3-W | 1BR, 1BA | $2,516 |
| Gravity | A1 | 1BR, 1BA | $2,525 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alvarado Estates, CA
As of September 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Alvarado Estates area is the $1.66 price per square foot 6177 Montezuma Rd Model at 6177 Montezuma Rd, Unit 6177 in the College West neighborhood starting from $2,995. The second greatest value Alvarado Estates apartment is the Plan 2 Model at Talmadge Canyon Park in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting at $3,850 with a $2.36 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Alvarado Estates apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 6177 Montezuma Rd, Unit 6177 | 6177 Montezuma Rd | 2BR, 1BA | $1.66 |
| Talmadge Canyon Park | Plan 2 | 3BR, 3BA | $2.36 |
| The Parker | Plan C2 | 3BR, 3BA | $2.69 |
| Prisma Student Housing | 4BR/2BA - Vista AR | 4BR, 2BA | $0.70 |
| Cerca Student Housing | 3BR/2BA - Orbit - D | 3BR, 2BA | $0.78 |
| Victory on Paseo | 4BR/2BA - Penthouse | 4BR, 2BA | $1.35 |
| Paseo Place | 2x2 Shared | 2BR, 2BA | $1.30 |
| Hardy Avenue Apartments | Limited Availability- $500 Off! - Steps to SDSU... | 3BR, 2BA | $1.30 |
| Stateside | 2X2 | 2BR, 2BA | $2.36 |
| Stadium Arms Apartments | 1X1 | 1BR, 1BA | $2.82 |
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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 $2,525.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Alvarado Estates?
The cheapest apartment in Alvarado Estates is Stadium Arms Apartments which is listed at $1,975, while the average apartment in Alvarado Estates costs $2,489.
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 65 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 $915 which is $1,574 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Alvarado Estates.
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