Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Balboa Park Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $974 (49 Rentals)

3942 8th Ave

Peachtree Inn - Fully furnished units!

Harrington Heights - Affordable Housing

532 21st St

Vantaggio Little Italy
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Windsor Apartments

4423 Arizona St

Golden Glen Apartments

Hilltop Terrace

The Marquis at Hillcrest

The Helm - Affordable Housing
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Overlook Point Apartments

2563 1/2 Wightman St

7932 Mission Center Ct
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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 |
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Balboa Park Studio Apartments | $2,463 | $974 | $10,000+ |
Balboa Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,183 | $1,011 | $10,000+ |
Balboa Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,285 | $855 | $10,000+ |
Balboa Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,842 | $2,495 | $10,000+ |
Balboa Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,076 | $850 | $10,000+ |
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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 $1,602.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Balboa Park?
The cheapest apartment in Balboa Park is Trolley Court which is listed at $974, while the average apartment in Balboa Park costs $4,962.
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 44 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 $243 which is $4,719 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Balboa Park.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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