Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bankers Hill Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,400 (55 Rentals)

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Treehouse
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$2,451 - $6,181
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$2,445 - $6,175
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Treehouse

2525 1st AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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Instrata Little Italy
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$2,469 - $5,258
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$2,456 - $5,245
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$2,469 - $5,258
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Instrata Little Italy

1980 Kettner BlvdSan Diego, CA 92101
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Eighteen Ten State St
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$2,597 - $5,415
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$2,590 - $5,408
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Eighteen Ten State St

1810 State StSan Diego, CA 92101
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AV8 Little Italy
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$2,846 - $7,951
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$2,816 - $7,921
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AV8 Little Italy

2155 Kettner BlvdSan Diego, CA 92101
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1970 Columbia St, Unit 309
$2,850
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$2,850

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1970 Columbia St, Unit 309

1970 Columbia StSan Diego, CA 92101
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525 Olive
$2,862 - $16,014
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$2,855 - $16,007
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525 Olive

525 Olive StSan Diego, CA 92103
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AVA Balboa Park
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$2,928 - $3,182
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$2,834 - $3,088
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$2,928 - $3,182
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AVA Balboa Park

3288 5th AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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Essex Apartments
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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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Palms Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Palms Apartments

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

3145 Reynard WaySan 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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The Juniper Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Juniper Apartments

2321 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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1822
1 Bedroom Apartments

1822

1822 3rd AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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Prime
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Prime

1965 Columbia StSan 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
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Juniper

234 W Juniper StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Curlew Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Curlew Apartments

2640-2646 Curlew StSan Diego, CA 92103
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$2,900 - $4,250

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2154 Union St

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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. Windsor Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio 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
Windsor ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,595
Redwood Terrace1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,595
City Lofts0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,795
Secoya ApartmentsBansaiStudio,1BA$1,825
Pacific Vu ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,900
18221BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,095
Olea0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$2,292
Imperial Tower Apartments8 F1BR,1BA$2,300
Il Palazzo ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$2,343

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bankers Hill, CA

As of April 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bankers Hill area is the $2.76 price per square foot 2427 3rd Ave Model at 2427 3rd Ave, Unit 2427 in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $4,350. The second greatest value Bankers Hill apartment is the 1970 Columbia St Model at 1970 Columbia St, Unit 309 starting at $2,850 with a $3.54 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.
2427 3rd Ave, Unit 24272427 3rd Ave2BR,2BA$2.76
1970 Columbia St, Unit 3091970 Columbia St2BR,2BA$3.54
Pacific Vu ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.38
Asano on Fourth - Bankers Hill/Little Italy1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$4.23
Elan Luxo IIUrbano1BR,1BA$3.76
Imperial Tower Apartments8 F1BR,1BA$3.59
Olea0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$3.85
18221BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.74
City Lofts0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$4.22
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 Elan Luxo II.

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