Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bay Ho Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,200 (24 Rentals)

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Royal Diane Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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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2166 Grand Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2166 Grand Ave

2166 Grand AveSan Diego, CA 92109
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Cedar Shores
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Shores

2151 Oliver 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 Street
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1128 Felspar Street

1128 Felspar 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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Pico Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pico Apartments

4639 Pico StSan Diego, CA 92109
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Desert Spa Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Desert Spa Apartments

4386 Clairemont Mesa BlvdSan Diego, CA 92117
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Bahia Jewell
1 Bedroom Apartments

Bahia Jewell

4430 Jewell StSan 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 1 Bed unit found at Modica Family Apartments priced from $1,776. Pacific Bay Club Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,880. Here are the most affordable Bay Ho apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Modica Family Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,776
Pacific Bay Club ApartmentsSoledadStudio,1BA$1,880
Le JaimeADU - AffordableStudio,1BA$1,895
Desert Spa Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,995
Cedar ShoresStudio BStudio,1BA$2,007

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bay Ho, CA

As of December 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bay Ho area is the $2.78 price per square foot Santa Barbara (2x2) Model at Avia La Jolla in the in the University City neighborhood starting from $4,398. The second greatest value Bay Ho apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at JEWELL SREET starting at $3,428 with a $3.12 price per square foot in the Bay Ho 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.
Avia La JollaSanta Barbara (2x2)2BR,2BA$2.78
JEWELL SREET2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$3.12
La Jollan ApartmentsTownhouse2BR,1.5BA$2.71
4256 Noyes St, Unit 42564256 Noyes St2BR,1BA$3.03
4256 Noyes St2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.03
The Pacific at Mission Bay155111B- Renovated1BR,1BA$3.07
Emerald Manor ApartmentsBeautiful 2br Apt Home in PB2BR,1BA$2.92
Villa Monair1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.02
Desert Spa Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.98
Coral Bay1x11BR,1BA$3.11

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Bay Ho, San Diego, CA

Ranked #74

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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!

Getting Around the Bay Ho Neighborhood in San Diego, CA

Walk Score®

52 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

44 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

29 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 $2,395.

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

The cheapest apartment in Bay Ho is Modica Family Apartments which is listed at $1,776, while the average apartment in Bay Ho costs $11,426.

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 10 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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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!