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

2854 Rhoades Rd

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Bonita Woods

Rancho Bonita

2404 Manzana Way

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66th Street

Rancho Vista

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2145 Calle Serena

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264 Flowerdale Ln

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2850 Morningside St

4809 Birchbark Ln

Park Bonita

2920 Briarwood Rd

1392 Helix St
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418 Honeysuckle Ln

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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Terraces 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,025 | $1,767 | $2,370 |
| Bay Terraces 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,863 | $1,925 | $9,161 |
| Bay Terraces 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,957 | $2,795 | $7,600 |
| Bay Terraces 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,851 | $3,579 | $10,000+ |
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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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Villas | Two Bedroom, One Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,728 |
| Meadowbrook | 2 BA, 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,756 |
| Arroyo Vista | Gated Apartments in San Diego with Modern Interiors | 475-02, 475-03, 475-04, 475-05, 477-01, 477-02,... | 1BR,1BA | $1,845 |
| Casa Serena | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,995 |
| Park Bonita | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,167 |
| Bonita Cedars | Plan 1A | 1BR,1BA | $2,229 |
| Skyline | Two-Bedrooms, Two-Bathrooms | 2BR,2BA | $2,325 |
| North Bonita Apartments | 2-Bedroom, 1-Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $2,595 |
| Potomac Square Apartments | 3 Bed/1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $2,695 |
| Ridgeway Apartments | Plan 3-R | 3BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayview Hills – Military Housing | byvb1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.09 |
| Ridgeway Apartments | Plan 3-R | 3BR,2BA | $3.08 |
| Meadowbrook | 3 BR, 1.5 BA | 3BR,1.5BA | $3.14 |
| Potomac Square Apartments | 3 Bed/1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $2.99 |
| Skyline | Two-Bedrooms, Two-Bathrooms | 2BR,2BA | $2.69 |
| North Bonita Apartments | 2-Bedroom, 1-Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.17 |
| Bonita Cedars | Plan 1A | 1BR,1BA | $3.04 |
| Casa Serena | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.85 |
| Park Bonita | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.51 |
| Arroyo Vista | Gated Apartments in San Diego with Modern Interiors | 475-02, 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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