
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Alvarado Estates Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $700 (34 Rentals)
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Hardy Avenue Apartments

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Victory on Paseo

5050 54th St

Pakeva

College View
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Vora Mission Valley

4709 Soria Dr

5254 Adams Ave

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Gravity

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Talmadge Canyon Park

5350 Redding Rd

5012 54th St

Waring Gardens

College Campanile - Historical Access

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Vora Mission Valley West

5432 Adobe Falls Rd

Village Terrace

4611 Altadena Ave

4852 Lila Dr

5543 Adobe Falls Rd

4827 Collwood Blvd
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5452 Adobe Falls Rd
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 | $2,165 | $1,819 | $2,485 |
| Alvarado Estates 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,649 | $1,400 | $6,090 |
| Alvarado Estates 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,970 | $819 | $3,995 |
| Alvarado Estates 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,233 | $899 | $8,014 |
| Alvarado Estates 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,294 | $719 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 34 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Alvarado Estates Neighborhood of San Diego, CA.
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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 $1,098. 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 - Semi Private - Elite (D) | 4BR,4BA | $719 |
| Hardy Avenue Apartments | 3 BR 2 BA | 3BR,2BA | $1,098 |
| Victory on Paseo | 5BR/3BA - A | 5BR,3BA | $1,289 |
| College View | 4x4 | 4BR,4BA | $1,915 |
| Stadium Arms Apartments | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,975 |
| Aztec Lofts Apartments | 150511 | 1BR,1BA | $1,995 |
| Vora Mission Valley | 0x1 A2-W | Studio,1BA | $2,278 |
| Vora Mission Valley West | 0x1 A2-W | Studio,1BA | $2,278 |
| Gravity | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2,436 |
| Pakeva | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $2,695 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alvarado Estates, CA
As of July 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Alvarado Estates area is the $0.83 price per square foot 4X3 D Model at Stateside in the in the College West neighborhood starting from $1,360. The second greatest value Alvarado Estates apartment is the Plan 2 Model at Talmadge Canyon Park starting at $3,850 with a $2.36 price per square foot in the Balboa Park neighborhood. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stateside | 4X3 D | 4BR,3BA | $0.83 |
| Talmadge Canyon Park | Plan 2 | 3BR,3BA | $2.36 |
| Union Grantville | D3 | 4BR,4BA | $0.57 |
| The Parker | Plan B2 | 2BR,2BA | $3.51 |
| Fifty Twenty-Five | 2BR/2BA - Semi Private - Premium | 2BR,2BA | $0.85 |
| Hardy Avenue Apartments | 3 BR 2 BA | 3BR,2BA | $1.23 |
| Pakeva | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $3.11 |
| College View | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $3.14 |
| Victory on Paseo | 3BR/2BA - Poolhouse | 3BR,2BA | $2.87 |
| Stadium Arms Apartments | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.82 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Alvarado Estates Apartments
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 $3,097.
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 59 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 $903 which is $2,194 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Alvarado Estates.
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