Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bay Terraces Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $800 (37 Rentals)

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$1,711 - $2,461
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6670 Doriana StSan Diego, CA 92139
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$1,795

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5527 Bolivar St

San DiegoCA92139

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Woodman Village
$2,075 - $2,395
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Woodman Village

6935 Paradise Valley RdSan Diego, CA 92139
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Jean C. McKinney Manor
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Jean C. McKinney Manor

5641 Imperial AveSan Diego, CA 92114
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Villa Encantada
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Encantada

505 62nd StSan Diego, CA 92114
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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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property at 4809 Birchbark Ln

$1,700

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4809 Birchbark Ln

BonitaCA91902

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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

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Bonita Cedars
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bonita Cedars

5155 Cedarwood RdBonita, CA 91902
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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 2 Beds unit found at Spring Villas priced from $1,728. View Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,746. 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
View ApartmentsDesign 1A1BR,1BA$1,746
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$1,895
Casa Serena2/12BR,1BA$1,945
SkylineOne-Bedroom, One-Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,970
Woodman Village1/1 Plan A1BR,1BA$2,075
Bonita CedarsPlan 1A1BR,1BA$2,097
Bonita Heights Apartments2 Bedroom Remodeled2BR,1BA$2,295
North Bonita Apartments2-Bedroom, 1-Bathroom2BR,1BA$2,554

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bay Terraces, CA

As of May 30, 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 3 BR, 1.5 BA Model at Meadowbrook starting at $2,352 with a $2.31 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
Meadowbrook3 BR, 1.5 BA3BR,1.5BA$2.31
Bonita Heights Apartments2 Bedroom Remodeled2BR,1BA$2.59
Park Bonita2 Bed 2 Bath A2BR,2BA$3.13
North Bonita Apartments2-Bedroom, 1-Bathroom2BR,1BA$3.12
Bonita CedarsPlan 1A1BR,1BA$2.86
Casa Serena2/12BR,1BA$2.78
View ApartmentsDesign 1A Premier 31BR,1BA$2.94
SkylineOne-Bedroom, One-Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.14
Arroyo Vista | Gated Apartments in San Diego with Modern Interiors485-081BR,1BA$3.24

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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 $1,746 at View 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 $1,728 at Spring Villas.

What is the most affordable Bay Terraces Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Bay Terraces Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Meadowbrook and starts from $2,352.

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