
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Alvarado Estates Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $800 (5 Rentals)
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Room in Shared 7 bed/3 bath home
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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 | $2,190 | $1,825 | $2,649 |
| Alvarado Estates 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,498 | $1,725 | $3,699 |
| Alvarado Estates 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,663 | $855 | $3,810 |
| Alvarado Estates 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,779 | $930 | $9,952 |
| Alvarado Estates 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,065 | $850 | $6,700 |
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There are currently 5 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 $850. Victory on Paseo has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 5 Beds apartment currently listed from $871. 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 | $850 |
| Victory on Paseo | 5BR/3BA - A | 5BR,3BA | $871 |
| College View | 4x4 | 4BR,4BA | $1,580 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alvarado Estates, CA
As of December 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Alvarado Estates area is the $3.29 price per square foot Plan B1 Model at The Parker in the in the Grantville neighborhood starting from $3,710. The second greatest value Alvarado Estates apartment is the 3x3 A Model at Topaz starting at $1,920 with a $1.76 price per square foot in the College West 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Parker | Plan B1 | 2BR,2BA | $3.29 |
| Topaz | 3x3 A | 3BR,3BA | $1.76 |
| Talmadge Canyon Park | Plan 1 | 2BR,2BA | $2.55 |
| Mission Arbor Apartments | Two Bedrooms - Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.89 |
| Village Terrace | 2/2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.61 |
| Victory on Paseo | 3BR/2BA - Poolhouse | 3BR,2BA | $2.65 |
| Gravity | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $3.34 |
| Stadium Arms Apartments | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.86 |
| Pakeva | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.68 |
| Aztec Lofts Apartments | 150511 | 1BR,1BA | $3.79 |
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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 $2,345.
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 $1,895, while the average apartment in Alvarado Estates costs $11,150.
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 38 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 $914 which is $10,236 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Alvarado Estates.
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