Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Balboa Park Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,050 (56 Rentals)

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property at 950 Ninth Ave

950 Ninth Ave

San DiegoCA92101
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1808 Third Ave

San DiegoCA92101

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Versa
Studio Apartments

Versa

2355 Via AltaSan Diego, CA 92108
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1445 Front St
Studio Apartments

1445 Front St

1445 Front StSan Diego, CA 92101
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CCBA Senior Garden
Studio Apartments

CCBA Senior Garden

438 3rd AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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Hillcrest Inn
Studio Apartments

Hillcrest Inn

3754 5th AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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4576-4580 32nd St
Studio Apartments

4576-4580 32nd St

4576-4580 32nd StSan Diego, CA 92116
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630 W Washington St
Studio Apartments

630 W Washington St

630 W Washington StSan Diego, CA 92103
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2525 Broadway
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2525 Broadway

2525 BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92102
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DL Market
Studio Apartments

DL Market

1931 Market StSan Diego, CA 92102
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563 22nd St
Studio Apartments

563 22nd St

563 22nd StSan Diego, CA 92102
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Balboa Park - One of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in San Diego

Named as one of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods to rent in San Diego by our , Local Expert Hayden Goldberg. See how it ranks!

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Essex Apartments
Studio Apartments

Essex Apartments

1910 State StSan Diego, CA 92101
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2715 44th St
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2715 44th St

2715 44th StSan Diego, CA 92105
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Barcelona
Studio Apartments

Barcelona

326 Juniper StSan Diego, CA 92101
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J Street Flats
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J Street Flats

222 J StSan Diego, CA 92101
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2311 4th Ave
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2311 4th Ave

2311 4th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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Studios on 6th
Studio Apartments

Studios on 6th

3560 6th AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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San Diego's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about San Diego and the best places to live with original content written by our , Local Expert Hayden Goldberg

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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 $1,635.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Balboa Park?

The cheapest apartment in Balboa Park is 3942 8th Ave which is listed at $1,050, while the average apartment in Balboa Park costs $10,000.

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 31 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 $946 which is $9,054 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Balboa Park.

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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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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.

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

Written by: Bobbi Jackson

If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Written by: Sandy Baker

Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.