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

4862 Fond Du Lac Ct

Le Jaime

Bayview Apartments

1360 Hornblend St

1371 Grand Ave

4243 Mount Everest Blvd

1049 Felspar St

The Mayer at PB
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Coral Bay

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Casa De Windsor

Del Rey Apartments

Casa Aldea at University City Village

Villa Monair

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St. George Manor

5118 Constitution Rd

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4826 Dawes St

1633-1639 Hornblend St

4988 Genesee Ave
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Town Park Villas

Emerald Manor Apartments

6214 Agee St, Unit #39

2266 Grand Ave, Unit 22

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2148 Felspar St, Unit 2148

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2146 Felspar St, Unit 2146

La Jolla Paseo

2141 Balboa Ave

5968 Carnegie St
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Riviera Highlands

1609-1611 Chalcedony St

3168-3170 Mandan Way

4626 Albuquerque St

6161 Caminito Baeza

1814 Pacific Beach Dr

Royal Diane Apartments

2720 Figueroa Blvd

Bay Palms Apartment

Modica Family Apartments
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Desert Spa Apartments

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1128 Felspar St

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Casa Frida

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Bahia Jewell

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Bay Ho, San Diego, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bay Ho?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Ho Studio Apartments | $2,018 | $1,672 | $2,395 |
| Bay Ho 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,404 | $1,860 | $3,399 |
| Bay Ho 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,338 | $2,200 | $4,582 |
| Bay Ho 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,701 | $3,400 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 76 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Bay Ho Neighborhood of San Diego, CA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terrasini Apartments, a 62+ Community | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,520 |
| Le Jaime | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,795 |
| 1128 Felspar St | STU | Studio,1BA | $1,895 |
| Cedar Shores | Studio B | Studio,1BA | $2,004 |
| The Mayer at PB | Studio| G3| Floor 2 | Studio,1BA | $2,095 |
| Avaz Pacific Beach | 1 x 1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,099 |
| Coral Bay | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,109 |
| Casa De Windsor | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,175 |
| Del Rey Apartments | 3455 Del Rey Street | 1BR,1BA | $2,195 |
| Villa Monair | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Plaza Apartments | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $3.27 |
| Riviera Highlands | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.93 |
| Town Park Villas | Cardiff | 2BR,2BA | $3.59 |
| Pacific Bay Club Apartments | Newport | 2BR,2BA | $3.25 |
| Casa Aldea at University City Village | 2 Bed 2 Bath Casita | 2BR,2BA | $3.14 |
| Emerald Manor Apartments | Beautiful 2br Apt Home in PB | 2BR,1BA | $3.04 |
| La Jolla Paseo | Avalon | 1BR,1BA | $3.54 |
| Villa Monair | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.20 |
| Coral Bay | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.24 |
| Casa De Windsor | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.45 |
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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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