Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bay Ho Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,200 (50 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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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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Desert Spa Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Desert Spa Apartments

4386 Clairemont Mesa BlvdSan Diego, CA 92117
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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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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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1360 Hornblend St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1360 Hornblend St

1360 Hornblend 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
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Grand Avenue Apartments

2295 Grand AveSan 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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Viking Pacific
1 Bedroom Apartments

Viking Pacific

1156 Hornblend 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 Studio unit found at Terrasini Apartments priced from $1,447. Modica Family Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,776. Here are the most affordable Bay Ho apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Terrasini ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,447
Modica Family Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,776
Desert Spa Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,875
Pacific Bay Club ApartmentsSoledadStudio,1BA$1,880
Le Jaime- Newly Renovated Living in the Heart of Clairemont1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,955
Cedar ShoresStudio BStudio,1BA$2,007
Coral Bay1x11BR,1BA$2,042
Avaz Pacific Beach1 x 11BR,1BA$2,099

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bay Ho, CA

As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bay Ho area is the $2.71 price per square foot Townhouse Model at La Jollan Apartments in the in the Bay Ho neighborhood starting from $2,850. The second greatest value Bay Ho apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Riviera Highlands Apartments 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.
La Jollan ApartmentsTownhouse2BR,1.5BA$2.71
Riviera Highlands Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.93
Casa Aldea at University City Village2 Bed 2 Bath Casita2BR,2BA$3.14
The Pacific at Mission Bay155111A- Renovated1BR,1BA$3.03
Villa Monair1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.20
Viking Pacific1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.41
Casa De Windsor - North Clairemont1 Br. - 1 Ba. Plan D1BR,1BA$3.26
WELCOME HOMEOne Bedroom - One Bath1BR,1BA$3.46
Coral Bay1x11BR,1BA$3.14
Desert Spa Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$3.13

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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 $2,099.

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

The cheapest apartment in Bay Ho is Terrasini Apartments which is listed at $1,550, while the average apartment in Bay Ho costs $23,241.

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

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Bay Ho?

Cheap apartments in Bay Ho have an average cost of $585 which is $22,656 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bay Ho.

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