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$2,598 - $3,5501 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

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2696 Mission Village DrSan Diego, CA 92123
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Vista Capri
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Vista Capri

3277 Berger AveSan Diego, CA 92123
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The Lucci
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Lucci

3502 Angelucci StSan Diego, CA 92111

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Birdland, San Diego, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Birdland Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Birdland area of San Diego, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Coral Bay priced from $1,669. The Hills at Fashion Valley has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,808. Here are the most affordable Birdland apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Coral Bay1x11BR,1BA$1,669
The Hills at Fashion ValleyAspen1BR,1BA$1,808
MC TowerStudioStudio,1BA$1,925
2911 AdamsStudioStudio,1BA$1,975
The Outlook at Mission Valley ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,995
PalmsBreeze1BR,1BA$2,056
The Modernaire Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Classic1BR,1BA$2,099
Gramercy Apartments1Bed 1Bath1BR,1BA$2,209
CitrinoS-02Studio,1BA$2,225
The Modern ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2,227

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Birdland, CA

As of December 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Birdland area is the $2.67 price per square foot Floor Plan D Model at Genesee Park in the in the Kearny Mesa neighborhood starting from $3,374. The second greatest value Birdland apartment is the B1 Model at IMT Mission Valley starting at $3,075 with a $2.82 price per square foot in the Mission Valley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Birdland apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Genesee ParkFloor Plan D3BR,2BA$2.67
IMT Mission ValleyB12BR,2BA$2.82
Pacific SandsLaguna3BR,2BA$3.01
Mira Bella ApartmentsPrato2BR,2BA$2.94
Mesa Vista Apartment HomesPlan C2BR,2BA$2.75
The Modern ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$2.34
The LucciF&F Renovation 2x1 Future or Completed2BR,1BA$2.99
Coral Bay2x12BR,1BA$2.59
PalmsBreeze1BR,1BA$2.94
The Outlook at Mission Valley ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.07

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Birdland, San Diego, CA

Ranked #21

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Getting Around the Birdland Neighborhood in San Diego, CA

Walk Score®

51 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

42 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

42 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Birdland Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Birdland?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Birdland is under $2,227.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Birdland?

The cheapest apartment in Birdland is Coral Bay which is listed at $1,669, while the average apartment in Birdland costs $4,350.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Birdland?

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 96 regular apartments in Birdland 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 Birdland?

Cheap apartments in Birdland have an average cost of $684 which is $3,666 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Birdland.

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