Apartments for Rent in the Balboa Park Neighborhood of San Diego, CA (5,195 Rentals)

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Touring a rental? This guide helps you know exactly what to look for, from safety features to hidden flaws, so you can confidently sign your lease or keep searching.

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San Diego's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

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Balboa Park - One of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in San Diego

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Balboa Park, San Diego, CA Local Guide

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Balboa Park, San Diego, CA

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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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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 532 Studio Apartments in Balboa Park with rent ranges from $1,050 to $9,375 with an average price of $2,576.

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 $1,650 to $13,091 with an average monthly rent of $3,148.

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 $30,000. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,429.

How expensive are Balboa Park Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 456 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Balboa Park on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,746 to $27,564 - averaging $6,102 for the location.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Top 10 Most Affordable Neighborhoods in San Diego: A Local Real Estate Expert Guide

Written by: Hayden Goldberg

Aloha! I’m Hayden, your local San Diego Realtor and relocation expert with ApartmentHomeLiving.com.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.