Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bay Terraces Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $800 (34 Rentals)

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Jean C. McKinney Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Jean C. McKinney Manor

5641 Imperial AveSan Diego, CA 92114
Senior Living
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66th Street
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

66th Street

630-636 66th StSan Diego, CA 92114
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Rancho Vista
2 Bedroom Apartments

Rancho Vista

2711-2743 Manos DrSan Diego, CA 92139
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Valencia Pointe
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Valencia Pointe

5930 Division StSan Diego, CA 92114
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Pebble Cove Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pebble Cove Apartments

2235 Saipan DrSan Diego, CA 92139
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$1,700

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4809 Birchbark Ln

BonitaCA91902

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$2,200

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SPRING VALLEY APARTMENTS
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

SPRING VALLEY APARTMENTS

8885 Orville StSpring Valley, CA 91977
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Sweetwater Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Sweetwater Apartments

1058 Elkelton BlvdSpring Valley, CA 91977
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Robinwood Plaza
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Robinwood Plaza

5225 Robinwood RdBonita, CA 91902

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Skyline
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Skyline

8513 Paradise Valley RdSpring Valley, CA 91977
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Jamacha Glen
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Jamacha Glen

8890 Jamacha RdSpring Valley, CA 91977

Bay Terraces, San Diego, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Bay Terraces Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Bay Terraces area of San Diego, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Spring Villas priced from $1,728. Meadowbrook has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,756. Here are the most affordable Bay Terraces apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Spring VillasTwo Bedroom, One Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,728
Meadowbrook2 BA, 1 BA2BR,1BA$1,756
Arroyo Vista | Gated Apartments in San Diego with Modern Interiors475-02, 475-03, 475-04, 475-05, 477-01, 477-02,...1BR,1BA$1,845
Casa Serena2/12BR,1BA$1,995
Park Bonita1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,167
Bonita CedarsPlan 1A1BR,1BA$2,229
SkylineTwo-Bedrooms, Two-Bathrooms2BR,2BA$2,325
North Bonita Apartments2-Bedroom, 1-Bathroom2BR,1BA$2,595
Potomac Square Apartments3 Bed/1 Bath3BR,1BA$2,695
Ridgeway ApartmentsPlan 3-R3BR,2BA$3,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bay Terraces, CA

As of April 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bay Terraces area is the $3.09 price per square foot byvb1 Model at Bayview Hills – Military Housing in the in the Bay Terraces neighborhood starting from $3,579. The second greatest value Bay Terraces apartment is the Plan 3-R Model at Ridgeway Apartments starting at $3,495 with a $3.08 price per square foot in the Bay Terraces neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bay Terraces apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Bayview Hills – Military Housingbyvb12BR,1BA$3.09
Ridgeway ApartmentsPlan 3-R3BR,2BA$3.08
Meadowbrook3 BR, 1.5 BA3BR,1.5BA$3.14
Potomac Square Apartments3 Bed/1 Bath3BR,1BA$2.99
SkylineTwo-Bedrooms, Two-Bathrooms2BR,2BA$2.69
North Bonita Apartments2-Bedroom, 1-Bathroom2BR,1BA$3.17
Bonita CedarsPlan 1A1BR,1BA$3.04
Casa Serena2/12BR,1BA$2.85
Park Bonita1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.51
Arroyo Vista | Gated Apartments in San Diego with Modern Interiors475-02, 475-03, 475-04, 475-05, 477-01, 477-02,...1BR,1BA$3.08

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bay Terraces Apartments

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

The cheapest apartment in Bay Terraces is Spring Villas which is listed at $1,767, while the average apartment in Bay Terraces costs $9,644.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Bay Terraces?

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 7 regular apartments in Bay Terraces 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 Terraces?

Cheap apartments in Bay Terraces have an average cost of $549 which is $9,095 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bay Terraces.

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