Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bay Terraces Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $900 (12 Rentals)

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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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66th Street
1 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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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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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 1 Bed unit found at Palm Shadows Apartments priced from $1,800. Comfortable, Modern Living has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,845. Here are the most affordable Bay Terraces apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Palm Shadows ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,800
Comfortable, Modern Living475-02, 475-03, 475-04, 475-05, 477-01, 477-02,...1BR,1BA$1,845
ViewSpectacle1BR,1BA$1,912
SkylineOne-Bedroom, One-Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,970
NC18 ApartmentsPlan A1BR,1BA$1,995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bay Terraces, CA

As of June 04, 2025 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 South Encanto neighborhood starting from $3,579. The second greatest value Bay Terraces apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Bonita Cedars starting at $2,679 with a $2.62 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
Bonita Cedars2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.62
Park Bonita2 Bed 2 Bath B2BR,2BA$2.73
Potomac Square Apartments2 Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.70
Bonita Hills1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$3.28
ViewSpectacle1BR,1BA$2.94
SkylineOne-Bedroom, One-Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.14
Comfortable, Modern Living1 Bed/1Bath Downstairs Fully Rennovated1BR,1BA$3.66
NC18 ApartmentsPlan A1BR,1BA$3.80
Palm Shadows ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.67

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Bay Terraces, San Diego, CA

Ranked #128

Among neighborhoods in San Diego, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Bay Terraces Neighborhood in San Diego, CA

Walk Score®

56 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

30 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

37 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bay Terraces Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Bay Terraces Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Bay Terraces Apartment is $1,800 at Palm Shadows Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Bay Terraces Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Bay Terraces is starting from $2,295 at Potomac Square Apartments.

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