Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bay Ho Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,200 (76 Rentals)

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Cedar Shores
$1,672 - $2,856
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Cedar Shores

2151 Oliver AveSan Diego, CA 92109
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property at 1371 Grand Ave

$2,000

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$2,000

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2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jun 16

1371 Grand Ave

San DiegoCA92109
property at 4243 Mount Everest Blvd

$2,000

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$2,000

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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4243 Mount Everest Blvd

San DiegoCA92117

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Casa De Windsor
$2,175
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$2,175

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Casa De Windsor

4790 Conrad AveSan Diego, CA 92117
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property at 6214 Agee St

$2,550

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$2,550

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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6214 Agee St, Unit #39

6214 Agee St
San DiegoCA92122
property at 2266 Grand Ave

$2,700

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$2,700

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2266 Grand Ave, Unit 22

2266 Grand Ave
San DiegoCA92109

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Riviera Highlands
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$2,930
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Riviera Highlands

4809 Clairemont Mesa BlvdSan Diego, CA 92117
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Royal Diane Apartments
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Royal Diane Apartments

5005 Diane AveSan Diego, CA 92117
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Bay Palms Apartment
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bay Palms Apartment

2201-2233 Grand AveSan Diego, CA 92109
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Desert Spa Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Desert Spa Apartments

4338-4340 Clairemont Mesa BlvdSan Diego, CA 92117
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Mission Bay Towers
2 Bedroom Apartments

Mission Bay Towers

4323 Mission Bay DrSan Diego, CA 92109
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1128 Felspar St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1128 Felspar St

1128 Felspar StSan Diego, CA 92109
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Pico Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pico Apartments

4639 Pico StSan Diego, CA 92109
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Casa Frida
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Frida

1530 Chalcedony StSan Diego, CA 92109
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Bahia Jewell
1 Bedroom Apartments

Bahia Jewell

4430 Jewell StSan Diego, CA 92109
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Grand Avenue Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Grand Avenue Apartments

2202-2248 Grand AveSan Diego, CA 92109
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Bay Ho, San Diego, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Bay Ho Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Bay Ho area of San Diego, CA is a Studio unit found at Terrasini Apartments, a 62+ Community priced from $1,520. Le Jaime has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,795. Here are the most affordable Bay Ho apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Terrasini Apartments, a 62+ CommunityStudioStudio,1BA$1,520
Le Jaime0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,795
1128 Felspar StSTUStudio,1BA$1,895
Cedar ShoresStudio BStudio,1BA$2,004
The Mayer at PBStudio| G3| Floor 2Studio,1BA$2,095
Avaz Pacific Beach1 x 11BR,1BA$2,099
Coral Bay1x11BR,1BA$2,109
Casa De Windsor1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,175
Del Rey Apartments3455 Del Rey Street1BR,1BA$2,195
Villa Monair1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,245

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bay Ho, CA

As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bay Ho area is the $3.27 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at Pacific Plaza Apartments in the in the Bay Ho neighborhood starting from $3,594. The second greatest value Bay Ho apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Riviera Highlands starting at $2,930 with a $2.93 price per square foot in the Clairemont neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bay Ho apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Pacific Plaza Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$3.27
Riviera Highlands2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.93
Town Park VillasCardiff2BR,2BA$3.59
Pacific Bay Club ApartmentsNewport2BR,2BA$3.25
Casa Aldea at University City Village2 Bed 2 Bath Casita2BR,2BA$3.14
Emerald Manor ApartmentsBeautiful 2br Apt Home in PB2BR,1BA$3.04
La Jolla PaseoAvalon1BR,1BA$3.54
Villa Monair1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.20
Coral Bay1x11BR,1BA$3.24
Casa De Windsor1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.45

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Bay Ho, San Diego, CA

Ranked #94

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Western San Diego. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and convenient access to the outdoors, pet-friendly features, features that make it easier to raise kids, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bay Ho Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Bay Ho?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Bay Ho is under $2,245.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bay Ho?

The cheapest apartment in Bay Ho is Terrasini Apartments, a 62+ Community which is listed at $1,774, while the average apartment in Bay Ho costs $28,413.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Bay Ho?

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 4 regular apartments in Bay Ho that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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