Cheap Homes for Rent in Balboa Park Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $900 (75 Rentals)

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property at 1370 Nashville St

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Apr 1

1370 Nashville St, Unit Room B

1370 Nashville St
San DiegoCA92110
property at 3020 C St

$1,650 - $2,875

1 To 2 Bedroom Townhomes for Rent

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3020 C St

San DiegoCA92102

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property at 3776 Alabama St

$1,795

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$1,795

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$1,795

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Apr 1

3776 Alabama St, Unit 210

3776 Alabama St
San DiegoCA92104

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property at 4515 Wilson Ave

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4515 Wilson Ave

San DiegoCA92116
property at 1080 Park Blvd

$1,950 - $5,950

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1080 Park Blvd

San DiegoCA92101

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property at 1435 India St

$1,995 - $2,400

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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1435 India St

San DiegoCA92101
property at 1465 C St

$1,995 - $3,700

Studio To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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1465 C St

San DiegoCA92101
property at 4679 Cherokee Ave

$2,150

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$2,150

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$2,150

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4679 Cherokee Ave

San DiegoCA92116

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property at 3222 Collier Ave

$2,195

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$2,195

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$2,195

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

3222 Collier Ave

San DiegoCA92116
property at 2136 Deerpark Dr

$2,195

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$2,195

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$2,195

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Apr 1

2136 Deerpark Dr

San DiegoCA92110
property at 4747 Utah St

$2,195

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$2,195

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$2,195

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Mar 1

4747 Utah St

San DiegoCA92116
property at 4580 Hamilton St

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4580 Hamilton St

San DiegoCA92116
property at 777 Sixth Ave

$2,249 - $3,000

1 Bedroom Rentals

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777 Sixth Ave

San DiegoCA92101

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Balboa Park, San Diego, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Balboa Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Balboa Park area of San Diego, CA is a Studio unit found at Trolley Court priced from $974. 3942 8th Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $995. Here are the most affordable Balboa Park apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Trolley CourtStandardStudio,$974
3942 8th AveStudioStudio,$995
Peachtree Inn - Fully furnished units!StandardStudio,1BA$1,062
Hillcrest InnStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
The Residences at 3954 KansasOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1,292
Island Village ApartmentsStudio ALL UTILITIES IncludedStudio,1BA$1,300
Luther Tower - 55+ Affordable CommunityStudioStudio,1BA$1,350
830 Park BlvdStudioStudio,1BA$1,400
The Marquis at HillcrestThe UniversityStudio,1BA$1,450
Vantaggio Little ItalySmall full size bedStudio,1BA$1,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Balboa Park, CA

As of February 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Balboa Park area is the $1.72 price per square foot Huge Loft Units Model at Lofts at 734 University Ave in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $3,100. The second greatest value Balboa Park apartment is the 3722 Florida St Model at 3722 Florida St, Unit 3 starting at $4,000 with a $2.67 price per square foot in the Balboa Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Balboa Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lofts at 734 University AveHuge Loft UnitsStudio ,1BA$1.72
3722 Florida St, Unit 33722 Florida St3BR,2.5BA$2.67
Koll CenterLarge 2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$2.71
Pacific Vu ApartmentsTwo Bedroom, Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.56
Horton 4th Avenue1BD1BR,1BA$2.60
Union GrantvilleB22BR,2BA$1.96
Hillside ApartmentsStandard1BR,1BA$2.33
The Residences at 3954 KansasOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1.72
3432 Reynard Way, Unit Josie Lograsso3432 Reynard Way1BR,1BA$2.54
4030 Front St4030 Front St.1BR,1BA$2.44

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Frequently Asked Questions about Balboa Park

What type of rentals are currently available in Balboa Park?

There are currently 5178 Apartments for Rent in Balboa Park, CA with pricing that ranges from $855 to $22,523. There are also 405 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Balboa Park ranging from $985 to $25,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Balboa Park?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Balboa Park ranges from $985 to $25,000 with an average monthly rent of $6,730.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Balboa Park?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Balboa Park range from $1,560 to $19,233, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,850 to $25,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,995 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $875.

Expert Rental Resources

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