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

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AV8 Little Italy
$2,624 - $8,307
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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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$2,629 - $5,307
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Eighteen Ten State St

1810 State StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Treehouse
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$2,676 - $5,731
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Treehouse

2525 1st AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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property at 811 W Nutmeg St

$2,750 - $3,300

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811 W Nutmeg St

San DiegoCA92103
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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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St. Paul's Manor
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

St. Paul's Manor

2635 2nd AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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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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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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The Juniper Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Juniper Apartments

2321 2nd AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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Pacific Vu Apartments
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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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2140-2144 1st Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

2140-2144 1st Ave

2140-2144 1st 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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Prime
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Prime

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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Juniper
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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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property at 2410 Albatross St

$2,850

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2410 Albatross St, Unit 6

2410 Albatross St
San DiegoCA92101
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Kaya Bankers Hill
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kaya Bankers Hill

2710 3rd 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$1,695
City Lofts0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,745
Thorn CollectionStudioStudio,1BA$1,856
2140-2144 1st Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,995
Secoya ApartmentsAshStudio,1BA$1,995
Juniper1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,395
Imperial Tower Apartments4 K1BR,1BA$2,500
Instrata Little ItalyS5Studio,1BA$2,620

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bankers Hill, CA

As of July 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bankers Hill area is the $2.29 price per square foot 2 Beds, 1.5 Baths Model at Fifth & Olive in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value Bankers Hill apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Olea starting at $3,495 with a $3.82 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.
Fifth & Olive2 Beds, 1.5 Baths2BR,1.5BA$2.29
Olea2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$3.82
Instrata Little ItalyA31BR,1BA$4.34
Imperial Tower Apartments4 K1BR,1.5BA$3.25
2140-2144 1st Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2.66
Asano on Fourth - Bankers Hill/Little Italy1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$4.49
Il Palazzo ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$4.30
Juniper1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$4.52
City Lofts0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$4.11
Redwood Terrace1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.99

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

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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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 a cheap apartment in Bankers Hill?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Bankers Hill is under $2,620.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bankers Hill?

The cheapest apartment in Bankers Hill is Redwood Terrace which is listed at $1,595, while the average apartment in Bankers Hill costs $9,506.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Bankers Hill?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 5 regular apartments in Bankers Hill that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

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