Homes for Rent by Owner in Balboa Park Neighborhood of San Diego, CA (43 Rentals)

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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
property at 2838 Fairmount Ave

$1,900

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$1,900
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$1,900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2838 Fairmount Ave

San DiegoCA92105
property at 1435 India St

$2,200

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$2,200
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$2,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1435 India St, Unit 516, Unit 516

1435 India St
San DiegoCA92101

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property at 3777 Dwight St

$2,500 - $3,950

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$2,500 - $3,950
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$2,500 - $3,950

2 To 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent

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3777 Dwight St

San DiegoCA92105

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property at 3815 3rd Ave

$2,650

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$2,650
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$2,650

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available May 1

3815 3rd Ave, Unit #14, Unit #14

3815 3rd Ave
San DiegoCA92103
property at 4837 Gardena Ave

$2,750

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$2,750
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$2,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jan 2, 2027

4837 Gardena Ave

San DiegoCA92110
property at 6546 Kelly St

$2,990

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$2,990
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$2,990

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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6546 Kelly St

San DiegoCA92111

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property at 3335 31st St

$3,100

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$3,100
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$3,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 22

3335 31st St

San DiegoCA92104
property at 801 Ash St

$3,100

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$3,100
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$3,100

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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801 Ash St, Unit 305, Unit 305

801 Ash St
San DiegoCA92101
property at 889 Date St

$3,200 - $4,200

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$3,200 - $4,200
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$3,200 - $4,200

1 To 2 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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889 Date St

San DiegoCA92101
property at 7942 Mission Center Ct

$3,400

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$3,400
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$3,400

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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7942 Mission Center Ct, Unit C, Unit C

7942 Mission Center Ct
San DiegoCA92108

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property at 4120 Polk Ave

$3,500

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$3,500
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$3,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4120 Polk Ave

San DiegoCA92105
property at 645 Front St

$3,750

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$3,750
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$3,750

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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645 Front St, Unit 507, Unit 507

645 Front St
San DiegoCA92101
property at 2919 E St

$3,895

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$3,895
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$3,895

3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jun 1

2919 E St

San DiegoCA92102
property at 633 20th St

$4,200

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$4,200
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$4,200

3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Apr 16

633 20th St

San DiegoCA92102

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property at 4770 Bancroft St

$4,995

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$4,995
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$4,995

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 1

4770 Bancroft St

San DiegoCA92116
property at 4221 Idaho St

$6,000

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$6,000
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$6,000

3 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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4221 Idaho St

San DiegoCA92104
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Balboa Park, San Diego, CA Local Guide

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The Student Renter's Ultimate Guide to Finding the Perfect San Diego Neighborhood to Rent

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Balboa Park, San Diego, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Balboa Park

What type of rentals are currently available in Balboa Park?

There are currently 5185 Apartments for Rent in Balboa Park, CA with pricing that ranges from $850 to $18,115. There are also 400 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Balboa Park ranging from $845 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 $845 to $25,000 with an average monthly rent of $6,368.

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 $2,750 to $18,115, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,750 to $25,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,995 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $850.

Expert Rental Resources

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