
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Balboa Park Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,325 (56 Rentals)


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3087 A St
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4030 Front St

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Balboa Park, San Diego, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Balboa Park?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balboa Park Studio Apartments | $2,455 | $900 | $10,000+ |
Balboa Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,224 | $1,325 | $10,000+ |
| Balboa Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,755 | $930 | $10,000+ |
| Balboa Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,661 | $2,450 | $10,000+ |
| Balboa Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,207 | $855 | $7,292 |
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Best Local Schools in Balboa Park, San Diego, CA
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Balboa Park Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Balboa Park?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Balboa Park is under $1,400.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Balboa Park?
The cheapest apartment in Balboa Park is Chamoune Senior Apartments which is listed at $1,325, while the average apartment in Balboa Park costs $3,358.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Balboa Park?
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 373 regular apartments in Balboa Park 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 Balboa Park?
Cheap apartments in Balboa Park have an average cost of $613 which is $2,745 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Balboa Park.
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