Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Chollas Creek Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,300 (73 Rentals)

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3810 Euclid Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

3810 Euclid Ave

3810 Euclid AveSan Diego, CA 92105
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4845-4851 Auburn Dr
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

4845-4851 Auburn Dr

4845-4851 Auburn DrSan Diego, CA 92105
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3833 Estrella Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3833 Estrella Ave

3833 Estrella AveSan Diego, CA 92105
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4986-4992 Auburn Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4986-4992 Auburn Dr

4986-4992 Auburn DrSan Diego, CA 92105
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3670 Altadena Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

3670 Altadena Ave

3670 Altadena AveSan Diego, CA 92105
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5350-5358 Rex Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5350-5358 Rex Ave

5350-5358 Rex AveSan Diego, CA 92105

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5234 Rex Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5234 Rex Ave

5234 Rex AveSan Diego, CA 92105
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3834 50th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3834 50th St

3834 50th StSan Diego, CA 92105
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5082 Auburn Dr
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

5082 Auburn Dr

5082 Auburn DrSan Diego, CA 92105
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5344 Rex Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

5344 Rex Ave

5344 Rex AveSan Diego, CA 92105
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3838 Estrella Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

3838 Estrella Ave

3838 Estrella AveSan Diego, CA 92105

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4014-4024 51st St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4014-4024 51st St

4014-4024 51st StSan Diego, CA 92105
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5228 Rex Ave
Studio Apartments

5228 Rex Ave

5228 Rex AveSan Diego, CA 92105
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4979 Auburn Dr
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

4979 Auburn Dr

4979 Auburn DrSan Diego, CA 92105
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3805 Winona Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3805 Winona Ave

3805 Winona AveSan Diego, CA 92105
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5219 Rex Ave
Studio Apartments

5219 Rex Ave

5219 Rex AveSan Diego, CA 92105
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5230-5234 Landis St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5230-5234 Landis St

5230-5234 Landis StSan Diego, CA 92105
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5011 Auburn Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5011 Auburn Dr

5011 Auburn DrSan Diego, CA 92105

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5323 Rex Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

5323 Rex Ave

5323 Rex AveSan Diego, CA 92105
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5310 Rex Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5310 Rex Ave

5310 Rex AveSan Diego, CA 92105
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5208 Wightman St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

5208 Wightman St

5208 Wightman StSan Diego, CA 92105
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Bon Aire
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bon Aire

5075-5095 Sterling CtSan Diego, CA 92105
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5260-5262 Rex Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

5260-5262 Rex Ave

5260-5262 Rex AveSan Diego, CA 92105
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4934 Lantana Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

4934 Lantana Dr

4934 Lantana DrSan Diego, CA 92105
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2959-2981 54th St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2959-2981 54th St

2959-2981 54th StSan Diego, CA 92105

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4808 Lantana Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4808 Lantana Dr

4808 Lantana DrSan Diego, CA 92105
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3827 Winona Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3827 Winona Ave

3827 Winona AveSan Diego, CA 92105
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3854 50th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3854 50th St

3854 50th StSan Diego, CA 92105
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3731 52nd St
Studio Apartments

3731 52nd St

3731 52nd StSan Diego, CA 92105
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5330 Rex Ave
Studio Apartments

5330 Rex Ave

5330 Rex AveSan Diego, CA 92105
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5115 Landis St
Studio Apartments

5115 Landis St

5115 Landis StSan Diego, CA 92105
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5090 Auburn Dr
Studio Apartments

5090 Auburn Dr

5090 Auburn DrSan Diego, CA 92105
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Oak Park
Studio Apartments

Oak Park

3636 Lemona AveSan Diego, CA 92105
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4761 Wightman St
Studio Apartments

4761 Wightman St

4761 Wightman StSan Diego, CA 92105

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Cheapest Available Chollas Creek Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Chollas Creek area of San Diego, CA is a Studio unit found at Pacific Cove priced from $1,520. Auburn 2019 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,975. Here are the most affordable Chollas Creek apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pacific CoveStudioStudio,1BA$1,520
Auburn 20192/12BR,1BA$1,975
5020 Wightman St2/12BR,1BA$1,995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chollas Creek, CA

As of March 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chollas Creek area is the $2.35 price per square foot 2/1 Model at 5020 Wightman St in the in the City Heights neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value Chollas Creek apartment is the Studio Model at Pacific Cove starting at $1,520 with a $4.00 price per square foot in the City Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Chollas Creek apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
5020 Wightman St2/12BR,1BA$2.35
Pacific CoveStudioStudio ,1BA$4.00

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Chollas Creek Apartments

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Chollas Creek Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Chollas Creek is starting from $1,975 at Auburn 2019.

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