Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bankers Hill Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,400 (56 Rentals)

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AV8 Little Italy
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$2,562 - $7,783
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AV8 Little Italy

2155 Kettner BlvdSan Diego, CA 92101
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Eighteen Ten State St
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$2,679 - $4,115
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Eighteen Ten State St

1810 State StSan Diego, CA 92101
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$2,750 - $3,300

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811 W Nutmeg St

San DiegoCA92103

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Elan Luxo II
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$2,775 - $4,575
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$2,775 - $4,575

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Elan Luxo II

1907 Columbia StSan Diego, CA 92101
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La Maison
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

La Maison

1818 6th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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Essex Apartments
Studio Apartments

Essex Apartments

1910 State StSan Diego, CA 92101
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2241 4th Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2241 4th Ave

2241 4th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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St. Paul's Manor
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

St. Paul's Manor

2635 2nd AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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2357 State St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2357 State St

2357 State StSan Diego, CA 92101

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3145 Reynard Way
1 Bedroom Apartments

3145 Reynard Way

3145 Reynard WaySan Diego, CA 92103
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The Melrose
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Melrose

2164 2nd AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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The Juniper Apartments
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The Juniper Apartments

2321 2nd AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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Pacific Vu Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pacific Vu Apartments

1958 2nd AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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2926-2934 5th Ave
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2926-2934 5th Ave

2926-2934 5th AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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Secoya Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Secoya Apartments

3067 5th AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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2140-2144 1st Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

2140-2144 1st Ave

2140-2144 1st AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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2365 1st Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

2365 1st Ave

2365 1st AveSan Diego, CA 92101

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Prime
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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1965 Columbia StSan Diego, CA 92101
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1822 Third Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1822 Third Ave

1822 3rd AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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Cherie Noble
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cherie Noble

2055-2061 Albatross StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Palms Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Palms Apartments

2621-2629 1st AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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3132 3rd Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

3132 3rd Ave

3132 Third AveSan Diego, CA 92103

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Bankers Hill, San Diego, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Bankers Hill Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Bankers Hill area of San Diego, CA is a Studio unit found at Vantaggio Little Italy priced from $1,450. Redwood Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,595. Here are the most affordable Bankers Hill apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vantaggio Little ItalySmall full size bedStudio,1BA$1,450
Redwood Terrace1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,595
2241 4th Ave0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,600
2357 State St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,750
The Melrose0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,795
Thorn CollectionStudioStudio,1BA$1,856
City Lofts0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,945
2519 Columbia Street0/1Studio,1BA$1,985
Secoya ApartmentsBeechStudio,1BA$1,995
3132 3rd Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bankers Hill, CA

As of August 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bankers Hill area is the $3.89 price per square foot 1 Bedroom, 2 Bathrooms Model at Asano on Fourth - Bankers Hill/Little Italy in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $4,681. The second greatest value Bankers Hill apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Olea starting at $3,395 with a $3.71 price per square foot in the Balboa Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bankers Hill apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Asano on Fourth - Bankers Hill/Little Italy1 Bedroom, 2 Bathrooms1BR,2BA$3.89
Olea2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$3.71
Vici Luxury RentalsFirenze - One Bedroom/One Bath 835 Sq Ft 1BR,1BA$4.01
Cherie Noble2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$3.19
Il Palazzo ApartmentsB32BR,2BA$3.78
Elan Luxo II1x11BR,1BA$4.45
3132 3rd Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.38
Imperial Tower Apartments4 I1BR,1BA$3.75
2357 State St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$3.50
Redwood Terrace1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.99

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bankers Hill Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Bankers Hill?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Bankers Hill is at Vantaggio Little Italy listed at $1,450.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Bankers Hill Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Bankers Hill Apartment is $1,645 at Redwood Terrace.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Bankers Hill Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Bankers Hill is starting from $2,550 at Cherie Noble.

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