
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bay Terraces Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $800 (12 Rentals)
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Bay Terraces, San Diego, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bay Terraces?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Bay Terraces 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,779 | $834 | $1,925 |
Bay Terraces 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,673 | $1,925 | $4,320 |
Bay Terraces 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,950 | $2,295 | $10,000+ |
Bay Terraces 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,744 | $1,500 | $5,580 |
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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 Jean C. McKinney Manor priced from $834. Sundance Senior Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,500. Here are the most affordable Bay Terraces apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Jean C. McKinney Manor | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $834 |
Sundance Senior Apartments | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
View | Spectacle | 1BR,1BA | $1,796 |
Comfortable, Modern Living | 475-02, 475-03, 475-04, 475-05, 477-01, 477-02,... | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
Casa Serena | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,925 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bay Terraces, CA
As of October 14, 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 Bay Terraces neighborhood starting from $3,579. The second greatest value Bay Terraces apartment is the Plan 2A Model at Bonita Cedars starting at $2,557 with a $2.50 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Bayview Hills – Military Housing | byvb1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.09 |
Bonita Cedars | Plan 2A | 2BR,2BA | $2.50 |
Park Bonita | 2 Bed 2 Bath B | 2BR,2BA | $3.19 |
Rancho Vista | 2/1 A | 2BR,1BA | $2.44 |
North Bonita Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath WD and White Cabinets | 2BR,1BA | $3.24 |
Bonita Woods | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.75 |
Casa Serena | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.75 |
View | Spectacle | 1BR,1BA | $2.76 |
Comfortable, Modern Living | 475-02, 475-03, 475-04, 475-05, 477-01, 477-02,... | 1BR,1BA | $3.16 |
Jean C. McKinney Manor | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleBay Terraces, San Diego, CA
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet 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®
31 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
37 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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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 Jean C. McKinney Manor which is listed at $834, while the average apartment in Bay Terraces costs $3,579.
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 1 regular apartments in Bay Terraces that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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