Cheap Homes for Rent in Birdland Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,800 (5 Rentals)

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property at 3250 Ashford St

$1,800 - $1,995

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3250 Ashford St

San DiegoCA92111
property at 7551 Judson Ct

$4,200

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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7551 Judson Ct

San DiegoCA92111

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property at 7734 Peacock Dr

$5,200

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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7734 Peacock Dr

San DiegoCA92123

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 Outlook at Mission Valley priced from $1,995. 4456 30th Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,045. Here are the most affordable Birdland apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Outlook at Mission Valley1BR1BR,1BA$1,995
4456 30th Street0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$2,045
Pacific Heights IIStudio (Type D)Studio,1BA$2,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Birdland, CA

As of May 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Birdland area is the $3.03 price per square foot Prato Model at Mira Bella Apartments in the in the Clairemont Mesa East neighborhood starting from $3,209. The second greatest value Birdland apartment is the Plan 3 Model at River Run Village starting at $3,004 with a $3.17 price per square foot in the Balboa Park 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.
Mira Bella ApartmentsPrato2BR,2BA$3.03
River Run VillagePlan 32BR,2BA$3.17
The LucciF&F Renovation 2x2 Future or Completed2BR,2BA$3.02
Gramercy Apartments2Bed 1Bath2BR,1BA$3.23
The Stratton Apartment HomesB1 Income Restricted2BR,1BA$2.69
The Margo1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.25
The Modernaire Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Classic1BR,1BA$3.06
Palms ApartmentsDesign 1A Premier1BR,1BA$3.13
Outlook at Mission Valley1BR1BR,1BA$3.07
Coral Bay1x11BR,1BA$3.29

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Frequently Asked Questions about Birdland

What type of rentals are currently available in Birdland?

There are currently 82 Apartments for Rent in Birdland, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,850 to $6,920. There are also 5 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Birdland ranging from $1,800 to $5,200.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Birdland?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Birdland ranges from $1,800 to $5,200 with an average monthly rent of $3,350.

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