Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bankers Hill Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,400 (31 Rentals)

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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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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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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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Secoya Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Secoya Apartments

3067 5th AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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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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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

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 ApartmentsStudio - BasementStudio,1BA$1,595
Redwood Terrace1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,625
City Lofts0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,795
Imperial Tower Apartments2 LStudio,1BA$1,850
Secoya ApartmentsSpruceStudio,1BA$1,995
18221BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,095
Pacific Vu ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,250
AVA Balboa ParkS6Studio,1BA$2,399

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bankers Hill, CA

As of December 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bankers Hill area is the $3.85 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 $4,630. The second greatest value Bankers Hill apartment is the One Bedroom Model at Pacific Vu Apartments starting at $2,250 with a $2.81 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$3.85
Pacific Vu ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.81
2169 Brant St, Unit 335 West Ivy st2169 Brant St2BR,2BA$4.14
Elan Luxo IIUrbano1BR,1BA$4.27
AV8 Little ItalyA1.1 - 1.2Studio ,1BA$4.42
Olea0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$4.11
18221BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.74
City Lofts0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$4.22
Imperial Tower Apartments2 LStudio ,1BA$4.40
Redwood Terrace1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$4.06

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities and towns across the United States and customized analysis for San Diego, California. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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 $1,625 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 $2,750 at Il Palazzo.

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