Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Castle Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,300 (159 Rentals)

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3777-3781 37th St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3777-3781 37th St

3777-3781 37th StSan Diego, CA 92105
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3751 37th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

3751 37th St

3751 37th StSan Diego, CA 92105
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4244 Poplar St
2 Bedroom Apartments

4244 Poplar St

4244 Poplar StSan Diego, CA 92105
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Courtyard Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Courtyard Terrace

3848-3854 42nd StSan Diego, CA 92105
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3828 Cherokee Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3828 Cherokee Ave

3828 Cherokee AveSan Diego, CA 92104
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3838-3840 43rd St
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

3838-3840 43rd St

3838-3840 43rd StSan Diego, CA 92105
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3611 Van Dyke Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

3611 Van Dyke Ave

3611 Van Dyke AveSan Diego, CA 92105

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3731 37th St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3731 37th St

3731 37th StSan Diego, CA 92105
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3867 38th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3867 38th St

3867 38th StSan Diego, CA 92105
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2644 Fairmount Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2644 Fairmount Ave

2644 Fairmount AveSan Diego, CA 92105
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3710-3714 41st St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3710-3714 41st St

3710-3714 41st StSan Diego, CA 92105
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3653 N 43rd St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3653 N 43rd St

3653 N 43rd StSan Diego, CA 92105
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3751 Central Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3751 Central Ave

3751 Central AveSan Diego, CA 92105
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3734 43rd St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3734 43rd St

3734 43rd StSan Diego, CA 92105
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3762-3764 41st St
2 Bedroom Apartments

3762-3764 41st St

3762-3764 41st StSan Diego, CA 92105
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4210-20 Thorn St
2 Bedroom Apartments

4210-20 Thorn St

4210-20 Thorn StSan Diego, CA 92105

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3434 42nd St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3434 42nd St

3434 42nd StSan Diego, CA 92105
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3866-3872 41st St
2 Bedroom Apartments

3866-3872 41st St

3866-3872 41st StSan Diego, CA 92105
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4131 Redwood St
2 Bedroom Apartments

4131 Redwood St

4131 Redwood StSan Diego, CA 92105
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3529 Van Dyke Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3529 Van Dyke Ave

3529 Van Dyke AveSan Diego, CA 92105
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3435 42nd St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3435 42nd St

3435 42nd StSan Diego, CA 92105
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3783 41st St
Studio Apartments

3783 41st St

3783 41st StSan Diego, CA 92105
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3788 41st St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3788 41st St

3788 41st StSan Diego, CA 92105
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3533 42nd St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3533 42nd St

3533 42nd StSan Diego, CA 92105
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3818 N 41st St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3818 N 41st St

3818 N 41st StSan Diego, CA 92105

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3772 41st St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

3772 41st St

3772 41st StSan Diego, CA 92105
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3745 Van Dyke Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3745 Van Dyke Ave

3745 Van Dyke AveSan Diego, CA 92105
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3818-3822 39th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

3818-3822 39th St

3818-3822 39th StSan Diego, CA 92105
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3814 Cherokee Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3814 Cherokee Ave

3814 Cherokee AveSan Diego, CA 92104
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3821 Cherokee Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3821 Cherokee Ave

3821 Cherokee AveSan Diego, CA 92104
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3821 38th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3821 38th St

3821 38th StSan Diego, CA 92105
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3868 38th St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3868 38th St

3868 38th StSan Diego, CA 92105
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3862 39th St
Studio Apartments

3862 39th St

3862 39th StSan Diego, CA 92105

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3878 37th St
Studio Apartments

3878 37th St

3878 37th StSan Diego, CA 92105
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3821 39th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3821 39th St

3821 39th StSan Diego, CA 92105
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3511 42nd St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3511 42nd St

3511 42nd StSan Diego, CA 92105
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3717 Van Dyke Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3717 Van Dyke Ave

3717 Van Dyke AveSan Diego, CA 92105
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3786 43rd St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3786 43rd St

3786 43rd StSan Diego, CA 92105
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3875 Van Dyke Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

3875 Van Dyke Ave

3875 Van Dyke AveSan Diego, CA 92105
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3677 41st St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

3677 41st St

3677 41st StSan Diego, CA 92105
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3754 Cherokee Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3754 Cherokee Ave

3754 Cherokee AveSan Diego, CA 92104
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3770 42nd Street
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3770 42nd Street

3770 42nd StSan Diego, CA 92105

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Cheapest Available Castle Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
3770 42nd Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2520 Haller St, Unit The Overlook2520 Haller St2BR,1BA$4.77
3770 42nd Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$4.19

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