Apartments for Rent in the Balboa Park Neighborhood of San Diego, CA (5,233 Rentals)

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Rowyn
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$2,435 - $5,028
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Rowyn

3775 Sixth AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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Tenney
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$2,559 - $4,259
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Tenney

2260 El Cajon BlvdSan Diego, CA 92104
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The Lindley
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$3,105 - $22,728
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The Lindley

1331 Columbia StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Diega
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$2,456 - $7,045
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Diega

702 BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92101
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GEMA
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$2,493 - $3,615
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GEMA

1471 8th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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Park Summit
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$3,986 - $14,906
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Park Summit

555 Upas StSan Diego, CA 92103
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Ancora
$2,607 - $4,982
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Ancora

110 Beech StSan Diego, CA 92101
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2911 Adams
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$2,176 - $3,641
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2911 Adams

2911 Adams AveSan Diego, CA 92116
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Denizen
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$2,605 - $5,997
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Denizen

3840 6th AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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AZUL North Park
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$2,481 - $5,174
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AZUL North Park

4499 Ohio StSan Diego, CA 92116
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Union Grantville
$850 - $2,634
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Union Grantville

4520 Alvarado Canyon RdSan Diego, CA 92120
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Alexan Gallerie
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$2,518 - $7,839
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Alexan Gallerie

375 Camino De La ReinaSan Diego, CA 92108
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AV8 Little Italy
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$3,009 - $10,492
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AV8 Little Italy

2155 Kettner BlvdSan Diego, CA 92101
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Valentina by Alta
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$2,603 - $8,633
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Valentina by Alta

1919 Pacific HwySan Diego, CA 92101
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Eighteen Ten State St
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$2,682 - $4,191
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Eighteen Ten State St

1810 State StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Entrada
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$1,907 - $3,647
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Entrada

453 13th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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The Warwick
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$2,170 - $2,815
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The Warwick

606 Washington StSan Diego, CA 92103
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Balboa Park, San Diego, CA

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central San Diego. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Family-Friendly Rating

Do you have a family with kids? Balboa Park ranks as a leading submarket for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly communities have features that support parents and kids in having fun and being healthy together. This includes features like parks, playgrounds, extra living spaces, features for pets, and more.

Outdoors Rating

Love the great outdoors? this residential submarket is providing fantastic access to the outdoors, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Luxury Living Rating

Balboa Park has come to be one of the A-list luxury submarkets in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like shared social spaces, lounges, pools, on-site concierge services, park views, easy access to green space, and kitchen details like granite and high-end fixtures. Other luxury items often include tile or hardwood floors, raquetball courts, and a full-time security staff or doorman.

Pet Friendly Rating

There's good news if you raise pets. This part of town is now ranked as amongst the finest communities for pet owners who rent, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Balboa Park

How much are Studio apartments in Balboa Park?

There are currently 2,644 Studio Apartments in Balboa Park with rent ranges from $900 to $6,276 with an average price of $2,454.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Balboa Park Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Balboa Park ranges from $1,577 to $16,873 with an average monthly rent of $3,183.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Balboa Park cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Balboa Park range from $855 to $22,585. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,575.

How expensive are Balboa Park Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 553 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Balboa Park on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,850 to $22,728 - averaging $5,779 for the location.

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