Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bankers Hill Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,400 (41 Rentals)

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Essex Apartments
Studio Apartments

Essex Apartments

1910 State 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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Barcelona
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Barcelona

326 Juniper StSan 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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$1,700 - $2,195

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2241 Fourth Ave

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Palms Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Palms Apartments

2621-2629 1st AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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3145 Reynard Way
1 Bedroom Apartments

3145 Reynard Way

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

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
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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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Prime
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Prime

1965 Columbia StSan Diego, CA 92101
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1822
1 Bedroom Apartments

1822

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

Olea

2250 India StSan Diego, CA 92101

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Juniper
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Juniper

234 W Juniper StSan Diego, CA 92101
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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
City Lofts0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,795
Imperial Tower Apartments2 CStudio,1BA$1,800
Secoya ApartmentsKalmiaStudio,1BA$1,995
Thorn CollectionStudioStudio,1BA$2,001
18221BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,095
Olea0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$2,395
Juniper1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,495
Asano on Fourth - Bankers Hill/Little Italy1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,537

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bankers Hill, CA

As of May 21, 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 3/2 Model at Curlew and Juniper Apartments starting at $3,695 with a $3.36 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
Curlew and Juniper Apartments3/23BR,2BA$3.36
Il Palazzo ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$4.56
Elan Luxo IIUrbano1BR,1BA$3.92
Instrata Little ItalyS6Studio ,1BA$4.44
Olea0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$4.03
18221BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.74
City Lofts0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$4.22
Imperial Tower Apartments2 CStudio ,1BA$4.29
Redwood Terrace1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.99

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Lifestyle Ratings

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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 $1,595 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 $2,795 at Redwood Terrace.

What is the most affordable Bankers Hill Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Bankers Hill Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Curlew and Juniper Apartments and starts from $3,695.

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