
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Castle Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,300 (159 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Castle area of San Diego.


3777-3781 37th St

3751 37th St

4244 Poplar St

Courtyard Terrace

2504-2510 Fairmount Ave

3828 Cherokee Ave

3838-3840 43rd St

3611 Van Dyke Ave

3791 Marlborough Ave
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39th St. Apartments

3731 37th St

3867 38th St

2644 Fairmount Ave

3710-3714 41st St

3653 N 43rd St

3751 Central Ave

3734 43rd St

3762-3764 41st St

4210-20 Thorn St
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3434 42nd St

3866-3872 41st St

4131 Redwood St

3529 Van Dyke Ave

3435 42nd St

3783 41st St

3788 41st St

3533 42nd St

3818 N 41st St

3857 Marlborough Ave
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3838 Marlborough Ave

3772 41st St

3745 Van Dyke Ave

3818-3822 39th St

3814 Cherokee Ave

3681 Fairmount Ave

3821 Cherokee Ave

3821 38th St

3868 38th St

3862 39th St
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3878 37th St

3821 39th St

3511 42nd St

3717 Van Dyke Ave

3786 43rd St

3875 Van Dyke Ave

3677 41st St

3754 Cherokee Ave

3770 42nd Street

3756 Marlborough Ave
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Castle, San Diego, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Castle?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,522 | $2,845 | $4,200 |
| Castle 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,500 | $5,500 | $5,500 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 159 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Castle Neighborhood of San Diego, CA.
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Cheapest Available Castle Apartments for Rent
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3770 42nd Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,595 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Castle, CA
As of June 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Castle area is the $4.77 price per square foot 2520 Haller St Model at 2520 Haller St, Unit The Overlook in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $4,200. The second greatest value Castle apartment is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at 3770 42nd Street starting at $1,595 with a $4.19 price per square foot in the Balboa Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Castle apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2520 Haller St, Unit The Overlook | 2520 Haller St | 2BR,1BA | $4.77 |
| 3770 42nd Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $4.19 |
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